Adopt

My name is Raven!

Posted over 4 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $500

This helps Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black - with White
Age
2 years 1 month old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
44 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
BRO-A-65551

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:

Meet Raven – Your Loyal, Ball-Loving Sidekick 🎾

Raven is almost 2 years old and 100% ready to find her forever home—and her forever tennis ball.

This sporty sweetheart is:
• ✔️ Potty trained
• ✔️ Great with other dogs
• ✔️ Knows “Sit”, “Kennel”, and now "Down" like a champ
• ✔️ Obsessed with tennis balls (like, truly... it’s a lifestyle)
• ✔️ Loves going for rides in Foster dad's truck
• ✔️ Highly food motivated and loves treats—that helps with training!

She's got energy to burn but is doing well on a leash, improving with every walk—she's the kind of girl who wants to get it right and is eager to learn.

Raven came from a home with a woman and kids, but she seems to prefer men. She warmed up to her foster dad almost immediately, but takes a little longer to trust women. No drama—just a girl with a few emotional layers.

With her brains, heart, and snack-seeking superpowers, she’s been adjusting beautifully in foster care and is looking for a home that gets her: one with patience and plenty of playtime.

If you’re looking for a loyal, sporty companion who will proudly carry tennis balls in her mouth like trophies and give her heart to the man of the house (and maybe the woman too, eventually), Raven is ready for her next adventure 🐾


If you are interested in finding out more about Raven, please fill out an adoption application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BRO/Dog

Raven is currently in Millbury, MA.

The adoption fee is $500.


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Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of the dogs, we are only guessing at the predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.

We expect that all adopted dogs will enroll in a formal dog training class with their new owners. Obedience and training classes are an excellent way to learn more about your newly adopted dog, gain handling and training experience, and improve your relationship with your pet.
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Contact info

Pet ID
BRO-A-65551
Contact
Address
Broken Tail Rescue, P.O. Box 60296, Worcester, MA 01606
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Submit the application on our website. This does not commit you to this pet, but it gets the process started.

2.

Interview

If your application receives preliminary approval, you'll be contacted by one of our fosters to discuss the pet in more detail.

3.

Home Check

We'll arrange a brief visit to your home by one of our volunteers. This is not a required step for cat adoptions.

4.

Meet the Pet

You and your household members will meet the pet and make sure you "click".

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

If you choose to move forward with adoption, you'll be prompted to sign our adoption contract and pay the adoption fee online.

6.

Take the Pet Home

Congratulations on your new family member! We're still here to offer support as you settle in.

Additional adoption info

The Adoption Process
- Fill out an application for your potential new family member
- One of our volunteers will review the submitted application and do their best to respond within 48 hours
- We will check personal references and veterinary records (if applicable)
- After checking references, we will then look to schedule a home visit (for dogs only)
- If the animal is a good match, then a meet and greet will be setup – usually at the foster home or the Cambridge or Millbury PetSmart adoption centers
- We like to have all family members attend
- Finally, the last step if to complete the adoption paperwork and to bring your new family member home

Here are a few items for people to consider before deciding to adopt:

- Renters must have their landlord’s permission
- Adopters must be 21 years of age or older
- All adoptive homes must be stable, supportive, and capable to meet all veterinary and financial needs of the animal
- Some adoptions will require adopters to enroll the dog in training classes as a condition of adoption, however we encourage training for ALL adopted dogs.
- Kittens younger than 6 months must be adopted with another kitten/cat or go to a home with a resident cat for socialization
- There may be additional adoption requirements for puppies (puppy socialization classes, someone home during the day, etc)

Adoption Fees
Adoption fees help defray the cost of our medical expenses for all our animals.

Dogs
Our adoption fees can vary widely, but are typically between $400 and $550 for healthy adult dogs and puppies. All dog adoption fees are are determined on a case-by-case basis that considered the dogs age, behavior and overall health.

All dogs adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam and heartworm test and be up to date on vaccinations, heartworm/flea and tick preventative and microchipped.

Cats
Our adoption fee varies by age for cats and kittens:

Kitten (0-11 months): $350
Two Kittens (0-11 months): $650
Single Young Cat (1-4 years): $275
Two Young Cats (1-4 years): $500
Single Adult Cat (5-9 years): $225
Two Adult Cats (5-9 years): $400
Senior Cat (10+ years): $150
Special Needs Cat: $150 or TBD
Two Senior or Special Needs Cats: $250

All cats adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, FeLV/FIV tested, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment, and microchipped.

Ready to Adopt?
Are you interested in one of our adoptable animals, fill out the adoption application to start the process!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

All of our dogs for adoption are in foster homes. You must fill out an adoption application before being considered for adoption. Once your application is received, the foster parent will contact you to discuss whether the animal would be a good fit for your home and set up a meet between your family and the pet.

We also house several cats in our adoption centers at the following PetSmart locations. Volunteers staff the center during posted hours.

Cambridge (PetSmart, 160 Alewife Brook Pkwy)
Walk-in hours: Monday–Friday 6pm–8pm and Saturday 12pm–2pm

Woburn (PetSmart, 114A Commerce Way)
Walk-in hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 6pm–8pm and Sunday 12–2pm

Millbury (PetSmart, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike)
*By appointment only. Please contact us and a volunteer will reach out to schedule.

Please come early if you plan to adopt. Prescreening is required in order to adopt, so filling out the prescreen application in advance, so you can be approved prior to your visit, will facilitate the process. Copy and paste the following link into your browser for the application: https://bit.ly/3yRGpMD

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @brokentailrescue for schedule updates and special adoption hours (and dog and cat videos!)

More about this rescue

Mission Statement:

Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit foster-based rescue organization dedicated to the rescue of unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats in urgent need. We work closely with local animal controls, animal shelters and rescue groups to ensure the placement of these forgotten animals. We will not discriminate on basis of health, age, or breed and will only consider humane euthanasia in cases of aggression or for quality-of-life due to untreatable medical conditions.

Our animals are vet examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered as needed and receive any and all medical treatment necessary prior to being placed into carefully screened permanent homes.

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