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My name is David Meadowood - LOCAL!

Posted over 4 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by PAWS NEW ENGLAND
Adoption fee: $300

This helps PAWS NEW ENGLAND with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Age
10 years 7 months old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
48 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
2025231

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
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 David – Your Loyal Companion in Waiting 🐾

David is a true southern gentleman with a heart full of love. He’s one of the many dogs rescued from Meadow Rescue in Memphis after their longtime caretaker passed away, leaving behind 65 beloved pups. Paws New England stepped in to help, especially the seniors—because they know just how special they are.

Now living in a foster home, David has blossomed. He’s gentle, affectionate, and gets along beautifully with people and other dogs (some of whom he already knew). He’s also cat-friendly and walks like a dream on a leash. House-trained and a solid sleeper through the night, David is easy to live with and even easier to love.

💛 What David Wants Most David thrives in a calm, quiet home with a fenced yard for safe outdoor time—but his favorite place is right by your side. He’s a classic “velcro dog,” happiest when he’s part of the family and included in your day-to-day life.

🐶 David has always lived with other dogs. He thrives in the company of canine companions and may feel anxious if left alone for extended periods.

🕰️ If there are no other dogs in the home, it’s important that his adopter is home more often than not. David is a sensitive soul and can become quite anxious when left alone for long stretches.

🏡 Mobility considerations: David can manage a few steps, but he is unable to navigate full staircases due to arthritis. He’s currently on medication and will be going for a veterinary assessment this Tuesday to explore additional options for pain relief and comfort.

💙 Ideal environment: A home with easy access (no stairs), a calm atmosphere, and either another friendly dog or a human companion who’s frequently present would be ideal for David’s continued happiness and well-being.

✨ Why Adopt a Senior? If you’ve never adopted a senior dog, you’re in for something truly special. Their gratitude, calm presence, and deep bond are unlike anything else. David is ready to give that kind of love—he just needs someone to give him a chance.

Name: David Meadowood
Breed: Labrador Retriever/Shepherd
Sex: Male
Age: 10 years (estimated)
Weight: 50.0
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative on recent testing
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Yes
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes

Adoption Fee: $300  (includes transport fee when applicable)

Location of dog currently:   New England

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.

Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
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Contact info

Pet ID
2025231
Contact
Phone
Address
Barrington, RI 02806

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Donation: $450.00 (includes $140.00 transport fee paid directly to USDA approved transport company)

Interested in adopting this wonderful dog? Please visit our website and complete an online adoption application.
http://www.pawsnewengland.com/adoption-form/

The adoption donation covers all pre-adoption vet costs (general health exam, vaccinations, heartworm testing/treatment when necessary)

Puppies under the age of 4 months will not be spayed/neutered prior to adoption upon advice of our veterinarians; small dog breeds may not be altered prior to six months if size prohibitive. Paw New England has a spay/neuter program in place with partner vets or if adopter chooses veterinarian of their own choice, reimbursement of $60.00 provided to adopter.

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All of our dogs are located either in foster homes in New England or Tennessee/Missouri. Please email our volunteers to ask about the specific pet that you are interested in.

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More about this rescue

PAWS is comprised of a small group of volunteers from New England and Tennessee trying to reduce the euthanization rate (previously 90%) at the Tipton County Animal Control shelter in Brighton, Tennessee. This shelter is forced to euthanize thousands of animals each year due to irresponsible pet owners that do not spay/ neuter their dogs in the area. Millions of dogs in America are euthanized each year due to lack of space and lack of funding to try and find them better homes.

Our mission is to save as many animals as possible, removing them from the shelter, having their veterinary needs met prior to traveling and then finding them loving homes throughout New England. We do this only with the assistance of many people volunteering their time by going to the shelter, transporting the dogs to the vet, fostering dogs who need special care, and arranging for their new and happy homes in this area. Most importantly, we cannot do any of this without those people willing to open their homes and hearts to these lovely creatures.

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