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Meet Merlin, a young, energetic, and playful dog who is always ready for a game of fetch, a car ride, a play session with toys or exploring the backyard and playing in the water. He`s friendly and cuddly, making him the perfect companion for cozy nights in. He is fond of petting sessions on the couch, snuggling up close for warmth and companionship. Merlin`s curiosity keeps him exploring and learning new things. He`s treat motivated so teaching him new tricks and commands is easy. He knows the sit, come, no and stay commands. He`s a little shy on occasion, but with a gentle touch and a warm smile, he`ll soon be wagging his tail in delight.
Merlin weighs 52 pounds and is house trained, crate trained and leash trained, a testament to his smart and adaptable nature. If he runs away while off leash, he`ll come back if you call him. He readily goes into crate both for rest and for safe space from those pesky robot vacuums! While there, he enjoys chewing on sturdy toys and watching everyone. He likes to jump and hug, mostly when he gets excited. He`s a hit with other dogs, always up for playdates and shared adventures. Cats find his easygoing nature endearing, while children are charmed by his friendly, gentle demeanor.
His adopters should note that he has spent most of his childhood in the shelter, for no fault of his so he`ll need your patience to teach him to be confident outside the house, especially cars on streets, sounds of machinery, sirens, etc. Even though he is one year old, he doesn`t have the experience of the real world but his foster is impressed with how gentle and we`ll behaved he is at home. He has free roam of the house when people are home but stays in crate otherwise. At night he sleeps in his bed in the main bedroom. He enjoys the company of a 5 year old, 75 pound dog, Jacob who is also available for adoption.
Why adopt Merlin? Because every home needs a bit of magic, and Merlin is ready to cast a spell of love and happiness on his forever family.
You can reach his foster, Ram at CAPdogfoster.com or 281-202-9076 with any questions or to meet him. (tw rr 6/19/2025)
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This animal has been available at the shelter for more than 30 days and is now considered a VIP. The adoption fee is 50% off! -jc (9/18/24)
Meet Merlin, a young, energetic, and playful dog who is always ready for a game of fetch, a car ride, a play session with toys or exploring the backyard and playing in the water. He`s friendly and cuddly, making him the perfect companion for cozy nights in. He is fond of petting sessions on the couch, snuggling up close for warmth and companionship. Merlin`s curiosity keeps him exploring and learning new things. He`s treat motivated so teaching him new tricks and commands is easy. He knows the sit, come, no and stay commands. He`s a little shy on occasion, but with a gentle touch and a warm smile, he`ll soon be wagging his tail in delight.
Merlin weighs 52 pounds and is house trained, crate trained and leash trained, a testament to his smart and adaptable nature. If he runs away while off leash, he`ll come back if you call him. He readily goes into crate both for rest and for safe space from those pesky robot vacuums! While there, he enjoys chewing on sturdy toys and watching everyone. He likes to jump and hug, mostly when he gets excited. He`s a hit with other dogs, always up for playdates and shared adventures. Cats find his easygoing nature endearing, while children are charmed by his friendly, gentle demeanor.
His adopters should note that he has spent most of his childhood in the shelter, for no fault of his so he`ll need your patience to teach him to be confident outside the house, especially cars on streets, sounds of machinery, sirens, etc. Even though he is one year old, he doesn`t have the experience of the real world but his foster is impressed with how gentle and we`ll behaved he is at home. He has free roam of the house when people are home but stays in crate otherwise. At night he sleeps in his bed in the main bedroom. He enjoys the company of a 5 year old, 75 pound dog, Jacob who is also available for adoption.
Why adopt Merlin? Because every home needs a bit of magic, and Merlin is ready to cast a spell of love and happiness on his forever family.
You can reach his foster, Ram at CAPdogfoster.com or 281-202-9076 with any questions or to meet him. (tw rr 6/19/2025)
Click `Play` to meet Merlin.
This animal has been available at the shelter for more than 30 days and is now considered a VIP. The adoption fee is 50% off! -jc (9/18/24)
Please visit our website to see all available pets and visit the shelter in person to meet the pets and complete an adoption application.
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Submit Application
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Sign Adoption Contract
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Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
Pet Adoption Fees
CAP adoption fees include a variety of services - age-appropriate vaccinations, canine heartworm, and feline leukemia tests, spaying/neutering, deworming treatment, microchipping to name a few - the total value of which exceeds $450. These minimal adoption fees cover only part of each animal's stay at our shelter - please help us keep adoption fees low while maintaining the high quality of care for the animals in our charge by donating and/or volunteering.
Call for information on animals not listed here.
Dogs
A second dog or puppy, adopted within 30 days of the first adoption receives a $20 discount.
Dogs (over 15 lbs) $105
Puppies (6 months & younger) $135
Small dogs (15 lbs & under) $135
Cats
A second cat or kitten, when adopted within 30 days is free
Ferrets $90
Hamsters/Rats/Gerbils (can adopt 2 for 1) $10
Special Discounts
Seniors for Seniors - Special Senior Citizen (60 yrs +) No charge for an animal 7 yrs or older.
Military Families - 50% of adoption fees waived for military personnel and veterans. (proof of eligibility required)
Any dog/puppy adopted at the same time as a cat/kitten will be adoptable at a $20 discount.
Pet Adoption Fees
CAP adoption fees include a variety of services - age-appropriate vaccinations, canine heartworm, and feline leukemia tests, spaying/neutering, deworming treatment, microchipping to name a few - the total value of which exceeds $450. These minimal adoption fees cover only part of each animal's stay at our shelter - please help us keep adoption fees low while maintaining the high quality of care for the animals in our charge by donating and/or volunteering.
Call for information on animals not listed here.
Dogs
A second dog or puppy, adopted within 30 days of the first adoption receives a $20 discount.
Dogs (over 15 lbs) $105
Puppies (6 months & younger) $135
Small dogs (15 lbs & under) $135
Cats
A second cat or kitten, when adopted within 30 days is free
Ferrets $90
Hamsters/Rats/Gerbils (can adopt 2 for 1) $10
Special Discounts
Seniors for Seniors - Special Senior Citizen (60 yrs +) No charge for an animal 7 yrs or older.
Military Families - 50% of adoption fees waived for military personnel and veterans. (proof of eligibility required)
Any dog/puppy adopted at the same time as a cat/kitten will be adoptable at a $20 discount.
Visit www.cap4pets.org/pet-adoptions for more information
(281) 497-0591
More about this shelter
Citizens For Animal Protection, founded in 1972, is committed to sheltering, rescuing, and placing homeless animals in loving homes; advocating respect and compassion for all animal life; providing humane education to prevent animal cruelty; and raising awareness in the community of the needs of animals.
CAP is proud to announce that through life-saving adoption and transfer programs and a lot of hard work, we have maintained a placement rate of over 93% for all homeless pets surrendered to our shelter in 2021. In 2021, CAP provided care for 10,260 animals; this includes animals surrendered by the public and transferred in from animal control agencies and rescue groups, animals already in the shelter and foster care program, feral cats trapped/neutered/returned and animals receiving vaccinations and other treatments in our low-cost vaccination clinic, The Cornelius Clinic.
Citizens For Animal Protection, founded in 1972, is committed to sheltering, rescuing, and placing homeless animals in loving homes; advocating respect and compassion for all animal life; providing humane education to prevent animal cruelty; and raising awareness in the community of the needs of animals.
CAP is proud to announce that through life-saving adoption and transfer programs and a lot of hard work, we have maintained a placement rate of over 93% for all homeless pets surrendered to our shelter in 2021. In 2021, CAP provided care for 10,260 animals; this includes animals surrendered by the public and transferred in from animal control agencies and rescue groups, animals already in the shelter and foster care program, feral cats trapped/neutered/returned and animals receiving vaccinations and other treatments in our low-cost vaccination clinic, The Cornelius Clinic.
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