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My name is Skittles!

Posted 3 days ago

Adoption fee: $595

This helps BARRK Bark Animal Rescue & Rehab for K9'S-NY with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Retriever (Unknown Type)/German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with White
Age
4 years 4 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
37 lb (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
ps_2593894-200158

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

My story

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

Meet Skittles — Our Beautiful Jamaican Girl Looking for Her Forever Home
If you’ve ever met a dog who smiles, you know how special they are… and Skittles is exactly that. This sweet girl has a heart full of love for people, and despite everything she’s been through, she’s already showing us her gentle, grateful spirit.
Skittles and her group survived a devastating hurricane, followed by vet checks, microchipping, vaccinations, strange crates, a long trip to the airport, an exhausting flight, and a stressful experience being brought to New York. It’s no surprise that she and all the dogs from this mission may take a bit longer to decompress. With patience, love, and stability, we believe Skittles will bloom quickly.
Four years ago, Skittles arrived at the Negril rescue with six siblings—one of whom sadly did not make it. She grew up alongside her littermates and recently experienced a scary attack by a different dog pack, so she can be cautious around unfamiliar dogs. With slow introductions and respectful boundaries, she can absolutely coexist with canine friends. She likely misses the companionship she once had, and she’s learning to trust again.
Today, Skittles is settling beautifully into her foster home.
She LOVES snuggling under a cozy blanket
She finds comfort in her crate or dog bed
She’s a little hesitant on leash but improving daily
She’s spayed, vaccinated, and healthy She is learning to play with her 2 new foster brothers
And most of all… she’s a GOOD girl with so much love to give
Skittles would thrive in a calm, patient home ready to show her what safety and comfort feel like. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who just needs someone to believe in her, Skittles is your girl.
Send us a message to learn more or apply to adopt this sweet Skittles. Let’s find Skittles the forever home she’s been waiting for.


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2593894-200158
Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 1264, Valley Stream, NY 11580
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Fees range from $375-450 for adoption
Adoption or foster applications & contracts must be completed & approved.
Home visits are required.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

BARRK LI was created by Kristina Howley after many years of working with many wonderful groups in the animal rescue industry. Most recently my work with SNARR Animal Rescue Northeast has encouraged me to begin a new chapter of rescue focusing on the NYACC abandoned and "at risk" shelter dogs. While I will continue to help and support SNARR NE for the wonderful work they do, I am excited and hopeful to roll out BARRKLI to help even more dogs in the NY shelters and those in other area shelters of dire need. My initial goal is to build a small team of support for the local NYACC shelter dogs and eventually expand to help as many dogs as I can. One thing I have learned over the many years in rescue, is that the most successful rescuers have accepted that we can't save them all but the ones we do save we certainly can give our all too. My motto is and will continue to be "one dog at a time". And for that one dog, may his/her life be changed forever

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