Adopt

My name is Derry!

Posted 3 days ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Approve Application

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $550

This helps Rain Or Shine Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Beagle/Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
14 years old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
45 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
A123456

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 Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Derry’s home in Alabama burned down in a tragic accident. His owner found new housing, but a no-pet policy forced them to make a heartbreaking choice. Derry was surrendered to an overcrowded shelter—confused, withdrawn, and eventually refusing to eat.

We rescued Derry in October 2025 and he has been in foster care ever since. He’s quiet and mellow, affectionate with people, and gentle with other pets. It’s clear that he was well-cared for—he does not act or look like a 14-year-old senior at all!

Senior dogs like Derry are the heart of our mission, and also the most overlooked. He has so much love left to give and is patiently waiting for someone to notice him.

Derry is fostered in Stamford, CT, and is available for local or out-of-state adoption as long as the adopter can travel to meet him. To get the adoption process started, please send us an application at https://bit.ly/rosr-adopt-foster.
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Contact info

Pet ID
A123456
Contact
Phone
Address
New York, NY 10012

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

https://bit.ly/rosr-adopt-foster

2.

Home Check

Virtual Home Visit. Foster parent will also join this video call to answer questions about the pet and show them on video.

3.

Approve Application

Adopters receive a general approval to adopt.

4.

Meet the Pet

Adopters must meet the pet they want to adopt in person.

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

This can be done before meeting the pet in person.

6.

Pay Fee

Payment can be made during the in person meeting if the adopter wishes to bring the pet home.

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

https://www.rainorshinerescue.com/adoption-program

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Rain or Shine Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal rescue based in New York City. We provide safe, compassionate foster care for the most vulnerable dogs and cats — including seniors, animals with special needs, and those requiring medical treatment. We see them through rehabilitation and when they’re ready for adoption, match them with loving, committed adopters. We facilitate out-of-state adoptions and welcome fosters and volunteers across the Northeast to join our team!

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