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My name is Ricky bonded to Lexi!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Meet the Pet

My basic info

Breed
Maltese
Color
White
Age
2 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
60115998

My story

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

Meet Ricky and Lexi, our bonded pair!

Ricky and Lexi were owner surrenders to no fault of their own. They have been depending on each other for a long time, so they will need to be adopted as a pair Lexi is a silky-haired terrier mix, with a bit more of a friendly nature, while Ricky is a Maltese mix that is a little more shy and cautious when meeting new people. Ricky and Lexi are starting to learn that making friends doesn`t have to be hard, but Ricky may let out a growl at first when being introduced to someone new. With patience and gentle handling, both will slowly start to grow more confidence and be more playful.

Ricky and Lexi have not had the opportunity to meet with another dog since being at the rescue, so they would love to have slow, proper introductions to other dogs to make sure that they will be a good match. As for cats, we are unaware of their reactions to them. Given that Ricky is still needing some time to warm up to new people, a home with older children or no children may be best for them. They would love to find a home that would be ready to continue working on consistent routines with them, as they are not yet potty trained and currently rely on potty pads. They are currently working on being leashed to go outside to potty, but it is still a work in progress. Because they are still learning, they would love to have a home with a fenced yard where they can explore safely, but it is not required at this time. Ricky and Lexi can be quite vocal, so shared walls would not be the best fit for them.

If you are looking for a pair of furry friends that need someone to trust and work at their pace, please fill out an adoption application on our website.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
60115998
Contact
Address
109 Guthrie, P.O. Box 188, DeSoto, IA 50069

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Home Check

3.

Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

1) Fill out the online adoption application.
2) Our verification team checks your information including vet records and property status if necessary.
3) An adoption coordinator will contact you.
4) They will schedule a home visit. A home visit is mandatory prior to adoption.
5) Our coordinators will then schedule meet and greets with the animal of interest if they are available or work with you on finding another.

*Please note that AHeinz57 requires that the rescued animals adopted from us are kept as indoor pets and will not adopt to families looking for outdoor pets. AHeinz57 retains the right to refuse any potential adopters.

**AHeinz57 adopts to residents of Iowa and the surrounding Midwest States only.

Adoption fees
Dogs/Puppies:
The adoption fee is $195. Fee includes current vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm test on adult dogs, and 1st dose of flea and tick & heartworm preventatives.
Other fees can be found on our website.
All animals will be altered prior to adoption. NO exceptions!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, Inc. is a foster-based organization. We do not have a building where animals are housed. Our adoptable pets can be viewed online at: https://www.aheinz57.com/adopt-a-pet/

We also hold weekly adoption events. Event details can be found on our website at: https://www.aheinz57.com/

More about this rescue

AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non-profit animal welfare organization based in Adel, Iowa. In addition to caring for our local strays, we are working to bridge the gap between traditional animal shelters and no-kill rescues in 2 different ways: 1) By providing free transportation for dogs and cats from traditional shelters to no-kill rescues all over the Midwest and Canada. We also provide overnight rest stops for our furry travelers and temporary housing for those whose time has run out at the shelters, but have to wait for a foster spot to open up in one of the rescues; 2) By pulling as many dogs out of traditional shelters that are on death row and placing them in foster homes and forever homes thru our organization.

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