Zara is a medium-sized (38 lb) Heeler who was surrendered here after living all 4 years of her life in a tiny pen. After receiving complaints from neighbors about her barking, Zara's owner felt there was no other choice than to give her up.
Incidentally, surrendering here saved her life. When she went to get spayed, it was discovered that she was in the early stages of Pyometra.
Now warm, fed, and on the mend with no more infected uterus nearly killing her, Zara is ready to find her forever home - this time inside. She's adjusting very well to life indoors and seems to relish in all of the connection and attention she is getting.
According to her previous home, Zara is comfortable with even young children. She shared her pen with a cat for some time, so with proper introduction would likely do well in a multi-pet home.
Above all else, it is clear that Zara wants to be close to you. Not only is she a stage 5 clinger, she's an expert level hugger. As office dog, she hasn't figured out yet that the toys are for her enjoyment, but she does know that pets and loving words are easily accessible for the first time in her life. She prefers to stick close, paws on your lap, staring deep into your eyes. She hasn't mustered the courage to jump on the couch yet, but if you help her up, she wraps both of her paws around your waist and lays her head on your chest, sneaking in as many kisses as you'll allow.
She really lights up during walks. She keeps her nose to the ground and her tail wags wildly. Confidence fills each stride as she explores her surroundings. She may enjoy being a running or hiking companion (as long as she gets her daily ration of cuddles and kisses).
During her recent Doggy Day Out, Zara recieved glowing reports of her leash manners and laid-back energy. She was not a heavy puller on the leash, and although she needed help loading up in the car, she was a perfect passenger. She ignored other dogs and for the most part the people she passed, except for when she discovered some new best friends. She does have a funny quirk - she is such an ardent and thorough sniffer that if she's rushed and not allowed to finish her sniffs, she will just lay down in protest!
We are hoping that Zara's next (and hopefully final) home will have the utmost patience as she acclimates to indoor living for the first time and have the utmost appreciation for the tender, loving, and velcro dog that she naturally is. We want only the softest of pillows and the gentlest of owners for this sweet little girl - she deserves it!
Zara is a medium-sized (38 lb) Heeler who was surrendered here after living all 4 years of her life in a tiny pen. After receiving complaints from neighbors about her barking, Zara's owner felt there was no other choice than to give her up.
Incidentally, surrendering here saved her life. When she went to get spayed, it was discovered that she was in the early stages of Pyometra.
Now warm, fed, and on the mend with no more infected uterus nearly killing her, Zara is ready to find her forever home - this time inside. She's adjusting very well to life indoors and seems to relish in all of the connection and attention she is getting.
According to her previous home, Zara is comfortable with even young children. She shared her pen with a cat for some time, so with proper introduction would likely do well in a multi-pet home.
Above all else, it is clear that Zara wants to be close to you. Not only is she a stage 5 clinger, she's an expert level hugger. As office dog, she hasn't figured out yet that the toys are for her enjoyment, but she does know that pets and loving words are easily accessible for the first time in her life. She prefers to stick close, paws on your lap, staring deep into your eyes. She hasn't mustered the courage to jump on the couch yet, but if you help her up, she wraps both of her paws around your waist and lays her head on your chest, sneaking in as many kisses as you'll allow.
She really lights up during walks. She keeps her nose to the ground and her tail wags wildly. Confidence fills each stride as she explores her surroundings. She may enjoy being a running or hiking companion (as long as she gets her daily ration of cuddles and kisses).
During her recent Doggy Day Out, Zara recieved glowing reports of her leash manners and laid-back energy. She was not a heavy puller on the leash, and although she needed help loading up in the car, she was a perfect passenger. She ignored other dogs and for the most part the people she passed, except for when she discovered some new best friends. She does have a funny quirk - she is such an ardent and thorough sniffer that if she's rushed and not allowed to finish her sniffs, she will just lay down in protest!
We are hoping that Zara's next (and hopefully final) home will have the utmost patience as she acclimates to indoor living for the first time and have the utmost appreciation for the tender, loving, and velcro dog that she naturally is. We want only the softest of pillows and the gentlest of owners for this sweet little girl - she deserves it!
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This can be done online through our website or in person at the shelter on paper!
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Interview
If you submitted an online app, staff will contact you for a phone or email conversation or to schedule an in-person convo at the shelter.
3.
Meet the Pet
During our m&g's, we ensure that any questions are answered and that the animal of interest matches what the applicant is looking for.
4.
Approve Application
Assuming all goes well during the m&g phase, your application will be approved and you will be cleared to adopt!
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Sign Adoption Contract
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Pay Fee
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Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
If you are interested in one of our adoptable pets, you can visit the the Adoption Center and fill out a paper application, fill out our application online from our website, or submit a request to receive one by email. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you are welcome to come by the center during our open hours for a meet-and-greet! We also ask that our dog applicants who have dogs of their own bring their current dog/s for a meet-and-greet with the potential new family member as well.
If the animal you are interested in has no other applications in and FFAA staff feel that you are a good fit, approved applicants may finalize the adoption the same day!
Email adopt.ffaa@gmail.com for any questions!
All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption, are up-to-date on age appropriate vaccinations, and are microchipped.
Our website: https://www.ffaaneosho.org/
If you choose to fill out an application online, click on the link to our website, hover over "Adopt," and then select either "Cat" or "Dog" to fill out the application that matches the species of the animal you are interested in - our dog and cat applications have different questions!
If you are interested in one of our adoptable pets, you can visit the the Adoption Center and fill out a paper application, fill out our application online from our website, or submit a request to receive one by email. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you are welcome to come by the center during our open hours for a meet-and-greet! We also ask that our dog applicants who have dogs of their own bring their current dog/s for a meet-and-greet with the potential new family member as well.
If the animal you are interested in has no other applications in and FFAA staff feel that you are a good fit, approved applicants may finalize the adoption the same day!
Email adopt.ffaa@gmail.com for any questions!
All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption, are up-to-date on age appropriate vaccinations, and are microchipped.
Our website: https://www.ffaaneosho.org/
If you choose to fill out an application online, click on the link to our website, hover over "Adopt," and then select either "Cat" or "Dog" to fill out the application that matches the species of the animal you are interested in - our dog and cat applications have different questions!
All of our adoptable animals are available to be seen at the Faithful Friends Adoption Center located in Neosho, MO! We are open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12PM-7PM and Saturday & Sunday 10AM-4PM. We are closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday.
Please call in advance if you are driving from a distance to ensure that the animal you would like to adopt is still available!
All of our adoptable animals are available to be seen at the Faithful Friends Adoption Center located in Neosho, MO! We are open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12PM-7PM and Saturday & Sunday 10AM-4PM. We are closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday.
Please call in advance if you are driving from a distance to ensure that the animal you would like to adopt is still available!
More about this shelter
Faithful Friends Animal Advocates, Inc is a non-profit organization committed to helping our community become a place where animals are treated with kindness and respect. Further, we want to be a voice for the welfare of animals in our community through various avenues.
We fulfill these goals by taking in homeless and vulnerable animals, rehabilitating, vetting, and preparing them for their future home, and ensuring that they are a good fit for those interested. Our goal is longevity - we are thorough when approving applications because we want their next home to be forever.
Our pledge to the animals under our charge knows no time limits. Our no-kill mission means that as long as it takes, we will keep searching for their perfect home. And if during that search, they need to rejoin our care, we welcome them with open arms no matter how long it has been.
People
From our paid staff to volunteers that support us at events and throughout the week, the dedicated and passionate community members that are involved in FFAA's mission are what keep us going. We always welcome new faces! If you are interested or know someone who would like to support our efforts, please contact us. We could not do it without our foster families, dog walkers, kennel cleaners, puppy and kitten socializers, event organizers, artists, chefs - everything we do is a group effort and thanks to the time and effort given freely and faithfully year after year.
Faithful Friends Animal Advocates, Inc is a non-profit organization committed to helping our community become a place where animals are treated with kindness and respect. Further, we want to be a voice for the welfare of animals in our community through various avenues.
We fulfill these goals by taking in homeless and vulnerable animals, rehabilitating, vetting, and preparing them for their future home, and ensuring that they are a good fit for those interested. Our goal is longevity - we are thorough when approving applications because we want their next home to be forever.
Our pledge to the animals under our charge knows no time limits. Our no-kill mission means that as long as it takes, we will keep searching for their perfect home. And if during that search, they need to rejoin our care, we welcome them with open arms no matter how long it has been.
People
From our paid staff to volunteers that support us at events and throughout the week, the dedicated and passionate community members that are involved in FFAA's mission are what keep us going. We always welcome new faces! If you are interested or know someone who would like to support our efforts, please contact us. We could not do it without our foster families, dog walkers, kennel cleaners, puppy and kitten socializers, event organizers, artists, chefs - everything we do is a group effort and thanks to the time and effort given freely and faithfully year after year.
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