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Ozzy is a sweet, 1-year-old Australian Shepherd. He loves running in the yard, long walks, cuddling on the couch, and lots of belly rubs. He can be shy when meeting new people but hasn't met a dog he doesn't love. Ozzy would be best in a quiet home without lots of new people coming in/out all the time and would love to have a dog pal or two to help him build his confidence. His worries seem to disappear when he is in the company of other dogs. While he needs a patient owner to give him time and encouragement until he feels comfortable, once he trusts his person/people, he is an absolute joy and just wants to be around them and shower them with love. He is both house and crate-trained, neutered, up-to-date on vaccines and preventatives, and eager to find a family to love!
The adoption fee for this dog is $375.
Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue cannot guarantee the exact age or breed of any animal in our care. The age and breed listed are based on information we may have been provided, and the appearance of the animal.
Ozzy is a sweet, 1-year-old Australian Shepherd. He loves running in the yard, long walks, cuddling on the couch, and lots of belly rubs. He can be shy when meeting new people but hasn't met a dog he doesn't love. Ozzy would be best in a quiet home without lots of new people coming in/out all the time and would love to have a dog pal or two to help him build his confidence. His worries seem to disappear when he is in the company of other dogs. While he needs a patient owner to give him time and encouragement until he feels comfortable, once he trusts his person/people, he is an absolute joy and just wants to be around them and shower them with love. He is both house and crate-trained, neutered, up-to-date on vaccines and preventatives, and eager to find a family to love!
The adoption fee for this dog is $375.
Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue cannot guarantee the exact age or breed of any animal in our care. The age and breed listed are based on information we may have been provided, and the appearance of the animal.
The below request for our application link - we have 2 - one for dogs, another for cats, but there's only space for one.
2.
Interview
3.
Home Check
4.
Meet the Pet
The potential adopter must meet the animal at his/her foster home or one of our events
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
Signing contract and submitting payment is basically the same step through ShelterLuv
6.
Take the Pet Home
A happy day for all!
Additional adoption info
Our adoption coordinators have conversations each applicant to ensure a good match for the pet and person/family, perform vet checks if there are current pets. Adopters must come to either the foster home or an event to meet the pet. If the dog/cat is too young to be altered, a deposit is taken and our spay/neuter coordinator follows up ensuring the procedure is done. Below is our link to our dog application. We also have a cat application but there is only space for 1 link.
Our adoption coordinators have conversations each applicant to ensure a good match for the pet and person/family, perform vet checks if there are current pets. Adopters must come to either the foster home or an event to meet the pet. If the dog/cat is too young to be altered, a deposit is taken and our spay/neuter coordinator follows up ensuring the procedure is done. Below is our link to our dog application. We also have a cat application but there is only space for 1 link.
We are a foster-based rescue. We will hold adoption events at local pet stores, community events, and vet offices.
We are a foster-based rescue. We will hold adoption events at local pet stores, community events, and vet offices.
More about this rescue
A kitten named Freckles, who was diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), and a desire to help more at-risk cats and dogs find forever homes, were the catalyst that ignited Athena Reizakis to start Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue. While our main mission is to place animals in need in loving homes, we also place a special emphasis on the “underdog.” We will not let age or a medical diagnosis, such as FIP or heartworm, be a barrier in giving that animal the chance at the life they so deserve.
Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue, founded in December of 2023, is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are a foster-based rescue with a volunteer network spanning across Maryland, DC, and Virginia. We are committed to creating awareness within the communities we serve and working towards the best interest of the animals in our care. It is not just about finding homes for pets in need but finding a home that is right for them.
Freckles Foundation works with shelters, other rescue groups, community organizations, and individuals to identify cats and dogs in need of rescue. Once in our care we provide these animals with necessary veterinary care and a loving, nurturing foster home until they are adopted. Cats and dogs receive vaccinations, preventatives, and spay/neuter (if age appropriate) prior to adoption. Our rescues are cared for in our network of volunteer foster homes and provided with food, shelter, socialization, training, and other necessary care while awaiting adoption.
We are funded solely by donations and adoption fees. We are 100% volunteer-based currently.
A kitten named Freckles, who was diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), and a desire to help more at-risk cats and dogs find forever homes, were the catalyst that ignited Athena Reizakis to start Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue. While our main mission is to place animals in need in loving homes, we also place a special emphasis on the “underdog.” We will not let age or a medical diagnosis, such as FIP or heartworm, be a barrier in giving that animal the chance at the life they so deserve.
Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue, founded in December of 2023, is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are a foster-based rescue with a volunteer network spanning across Maryland, DC, and Virginia. We are committed to creating awareness within the communities we serve and working towards the best interest of the animals in our care. It is not just about finding homes for pets in need but finding a home that is right for them.
Freckles Foundation works with shelters, other rescue groups, community organizations, and individuals to identify cats and dogs in need of rescue. Once in our care we provide these animals with necessary veterinary care and a loving, nurturing foster home until they are adopted. Cats and dogs receive vaccinations, preventatives, and spay/neuter (if age appropriate) prior to adoption. Our rescues are cared for in our network of volunteer foster homes and provided with food, shelter, socialization, training, and other necessary care while awaiting adoption.
We are funded solely by donations and adoption fees. We are 100% volunteer-based currently.
