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My name is River!

Posted over 9 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption fee: $350

This helps Partnership for Animal Welfare, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Anatolian Shepherd
Color
White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_99221479

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

River is an old soul looking for his soulmate - could you be his person?  River had a tough start in life and came to PAW quite frightened of the world.  With the endless love and dedication of his foster family he has begun to feel secure - and to blossom.  Now he needs to find his forever home where a loving adopter will continue the process to help him to become the dog he is meant to be.



River is a gentle giant.  At 2 & 1/2 and 70 pounds, he is a big fluffy love bug.  At first River can be anxious around new people and in new environments - but once warmed up, he loves people (including children) and other dogs. In fact, River must have another dog in the house as he follows the lead of his current foster brother and has learned so much from him!



River loves running and playing in the yard.  Because he is still working on leash walking, River's forever home must have a fenced-in yard.  It will be important to continue leash training and exposure to new situations. This is the best way to build River's confidence and to teach him that the wide world is a fun place to explore!  River's daily medication helps calm him down, and this is something that his forever person will need to continue for River's benefit and comfort. 



If you think you could be the one for River, apply to adopt today!



PAW places animals in the DC, MD, northern VA, and southern PA area only.


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_99221479
Contact
Address
P.O. Box 1074, Greenbelt, MD 20768

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

1. Interested adopters first fill out an adoption application.
2. Adoption applications are reviewed by an Adoption Review Committee within a couple of days.
3. A vet check is performed on all adoption applicants for current and past pets.
4. A home visit is conducted.
5. If the adoption is approved, a contract is signed, a donation made, and the pet goes home with the adopter.

Go meet their pets

Several adoption shows are held every weekend in the suburban Maryland area to allow prospective owners to meet with the animals and with volunteers. A list of adoption shows is available on our website.
https://paw-rescue.org/events/

More about this rescue

Partnership for Animal Welfare (PAW) was founded in 1996 and is a all-volunteer, cat and dog rescue organization. Our mission is to place homeless dogs and cats in loving and stable homes. We focus on holding weekend adoption shows to allow prospective owners to meet with the animals and with our volunteers.

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