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My name is Mariner!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by ARF of Mercer
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Belgian Malinois
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Tan
Age
7 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
35 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
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 Microchipped

My personality

My story

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

Mariner is a 6-month-old Belgian Malinois who’s as smart as they come, but with a calmer, more easygoing temperament. She’s eager to learn, loves to please, and thrives on positive reinforcement and routine.

Unlike the high-octane Malinois you often hear about, Mariner has a moderate drive — she enjoys activity, playtime, and mental challenges, but also knows how to relax and settle down when it’s time.

She would be a perfect fit for a family experienced with working breeds or one that understands the Malinois’ need for structure, consistency, and engagement. With regular training and a “job” to do, whether that’s obedience work, hiking buddy, or canine sports, Mariner will shine.

If you’re looking for a smart, loving, and steady Malinois to grow with your family, Mariner might just be your perfect match!

She will be around 50 pounds as an adult and is crate trained.

All our dogs/pups are spayed/neutered and microchipped prior to adoption. They have been dewormed and are current on vaccinations. Our adoption fee includes 30 days of complimentary medical insurance for your new pet. Breed and size is frequently a guess and can not be guaranteed.
Our dogs are fostered on a private residence, we do not have a free standing shelter. They live on a farm where they run and play with other dogs, cats, horses, and barnyard fowl.
Initial contact with us must be made through e-mail.

E-mail ARFofMercer@gmail.com directly for an adoption application or with any questionsg. Once your adoption application is approved, you will be invited to meet our dogs/puppies.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
dogs are fostered at a private residance, Pennigton, NJ 08534
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

The more completely it is filled out, the quicker a response!

2.

Approve Application

Once you get an approval e-mail, you can schedule to meet our dogs

3.

Meet the Pet

Depending on timing, we cannot guarantee that the pet you apply for will be available when you come to meet our pups.

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

Once you pick out your pup, we will go over all the medical records and you will read and sign the contract

5.

Pay Fee

Adoption fee covers a surgically altered pet up to date on vaccines, a registered microchip, and 30 days of pet insurance.

6.

Take the Pet Home

Congratulations on your new family member!!

Additional adoption info

All initial communication is by e-mail. Please e-mail for information on a particular dog/puppy, or to request an adoption application. You may visit any animal who is available for adoption after your application has been approved. Veterinary references are required. You must be at least 21 years old, own your home or have lived in your current rental for at least one year. Your lease must specify that you are allowed a pet.
All adoptable animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. They are current on vaccines, treated for internal and external parasites, and Microchipped. Cats/ Kittens are feline leukemia and FIV tested. Adult dogs are heartworm tested. A month of complimentary medical insurance for your new pet is included in the adoption fee.
Adoption fee cats and kittens $50.00 - $125.00
Adoption fee dogs and puppies $475.00- $600.00

Go meet their pets

Once your application is approved, we will set up an appointment for you to meet our dogs. Appointments are generally Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.

More about this rescue

Our dogs and puppies are primarily Sato's, rescued from Puerto Rico in the Rincon area (visit www.barksofhope.com).They are flown to Philadelphia airport, immediately vetted, and treated for internal and external parasites. All our animals are spayed/neutered and microchipped prior to adoption.
Puerto Rico has a terrible problem with unwanted dogs, litters are discarded on the side of the road, in trash cans, and dumped in the woods. If brought to a shelter, the kill rate is 94%. We are always looking for tourists and business people willing to carry on pups to get them out of a bad situation and into loving, forever homes.

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