Meet Oboe! Soft, sweet, and a little scruffy, he has eyes that have seen enough of life to know how to appreciate the gentle parts of it.
Oboe has that unteachable gift some senior dogs have… the ability to bring calm to a room simply by existing. He doesn’t demand attention, but he’s always right there, ready to rest his head against your leg or follow you from one spot to the next. He’s polite, quiet, and endlessly patient.
Like many seniors, Oboe carries the marks of time. His skin is a rough and caked up with dander, his body dotted with small lumps and growths, possible hyperthyrodism, lyme disease, and his eyes are softly clouded by the years. But none of that diminishes the beauty of him. He’s still playful ~ his favorite toy, Lamby, is already his treasured companion ~ and when he’s finished playing, he settles himself down quietly and drifts into a deep, contented sleep, wrapped in a blanket. He recently had a dental, so he has fewer teeth, but they're a bright pearly white.
He walks well on leash, rides nicely in the car, and is fully house-trained. He will even bark to let you know when it's time for a walk. He’s lived with children, cats, and dogs before, and he’s been nothing but kind to everyone he’s met since arriving here. His back legs wobble a bit, but his spirit hasn’t slowed at all. He can manage a few stairs but would need help with several. He is happy to be carried like the prince that he is.
What Oboe needs now is simple ~ a soft bed, a kind voice, and the kind of love that doesn’t rush or expect too much. Could you be the one to give it to him? He likes plenty of snuggles and snoozing on the couch. He loves to go for walks and is speedier than you might expect. He enjoys lots of sniffs and getting gentle pets from passers by. He has plenty of opinions and is happy to share them.
Oboe is approximately 10 years old and 17 lbs.
Fostered in Arlington, VA
Please apply at MirisHaven.org
Meet Oboe! Soft, sweet, and a little scruffy, he has eyes that have seen enough of life to know how to appreciate the gentle parts of it.
Oboe has that unteachable gift some senior dogs have… the ability to bring calm to a room simply by existing. He doesn’t demand attention, but he’s always right there, ready to rest his head against your leg or follow you from one spot to the next. He’s polite, quiet, and endlessly patient.
Like many seniors, Oboe carries the marks of time. His skin is a rough and caked up with dander, his body dotted with small lumps and growths, possible hyperthyrodism, lyme disease, and his eyes are softly clouded by the years. But none of that diminishes the beauty of him. He’s still playful ~ his favorite toy, Lamby, is already his treasured companion ~ and when he’s finished playing, he settles himself down quietly and drifts into a deep, contented sleep, wrapped in a blanket. He recently had a dental, so he has fewer teeth, but they're a bright pearly white.
He walks well on leash, rides nicely in the car, and is fully house-trained. He will even bark to let you know when it's time for a walk. He’s lived with children, cats, and dogs before, and he’s been nothing but kind to everyone he’s met since arriving here. His back legs wobble a bit, but his spirit hasn’t slowed at all. He can manage a few stairs but would need help with several. He is happy to be carried like the prince that he is.
What Oboe needs now is simple ~ a soft bed, a kind voice, and the kind of love that doesn’t rush or expect too much. Could you be the one to give it to him? He likes plenty of snuggles and snoozing on the couch. He loves to go for walks and is speedier than you might expect. He enjoys lots of sniffs and getting gentle pets from passers by. He has plenty of opinions and is happy to share them.
Oboe is approximately 10 years old and 17 lbs.
Fostered in Arlington, VA
Please apply at MirisHaven.org
Adoption application can be found on mirishaven.org
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Interview
A volunteer will call you to complete the interview and check references (vet and personal).
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Approve Application
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Meet the Pet
After application approval a meet and greet can be scheduled. If the meet goes well, the dog can go home with their new family.
Additional adoption info
We aren't first come, first served, rather our dogs are matched with the best person or family for them. We do not do same day adoptions as there are multiple steps to our adoption process.
We aren't first come, first served, rather our dogs are matched with the best person or family for them. We do not do same day adoptions as there are multiple steps to our adoption process.
Our adoptable dogs can be met at various adoption events throughout the year or during a scheduled meet and greet. Check out our Facebook page for upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/mirishaven/
Our adoptable dogs can be met at various adoption events throughout the year or during a scheduled meet and greet. Check out our Facebook page for upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/mirishaven/
More about this rescue
Miri’s Haven is an all-volunteer, foster-based 501c3 senior dog rescue dedicated to the rescue, care, and adoption of senior dogs into loving, forever homes throughout the DC Metro area and surrounding areas. We are run entirely by dedicated volunteers and do not receive any public funding. Funding is derived entirely from fundraising and donations offered by individuals and local organizations who believe in our mission.
Miri’s Haven is an all-volunteer, foster-based 501c3 senior dog rescue dedicated to the rescue, care, and adoption of senior dogs into loving, forever homes throughout the DC Metro area and surrounding areas. We are run entirely by dedicated volunteers and do not receive any public funding. Funding is derived entirely from fundraising and donations offered by individuals and local organizations who believe in our mission.
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