About Buddy - Only $65!!!!!

BUDDY (Rat Terrier/Dachshund mix) - AVAILABLE! Only $65 adoption! We just rescued this sweetheart from the euthanasia list. The picture posted was taken at the shelter. New pictures & a more detailed adoption profile will be posted in the future as we get to know this pet if it is not adopted beforehand. PLEASE NOTE: All of the pets at Safe Haven receive basic training when they come to us. Adopters will be given a list of words that your new pet knows at the time of adoption. What each pet learns depends on how much time I have had to work with them, & if that pet has any additional issues that need to be focused on first. Additional notes: - Fearful, needs to be worked with. - Please see comments on his/her post in our Facebook group to see his/her progress. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1405138936478168/ From the shelter: I came to the shelter as an owner surrender. Surrender reason: BITES MEDICAL: Appears healthy at this time. BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: In the shelter he is fearful, will approach and sniff people, backs away from hands reaching toward him. He does allow petting and will take treats from people. He takes time to warm up and would likely improve out of the shelter environment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Buddy was surrendered to the shelter by a person who took care of him for a short time after his original owner passed away. During that time Buddy was mostly crated. He lived with other dogs and was friendly with them. Buddy was adopted and returned to the shelter for biting a friend of the owner, when the friend approached and attempted to greet the owner with a hug. Buddy bit the friend's hand defensively. Previous owner also notes that buddy does not enjoy baths and does not like to 'go' outside. Buddy may need some help with his housetraining or perhaps be a dog most suited to pad training. Birthday: 2/19/16 Weight: 15 lbs. (Buddy came in very underweight to the point that we can see his bones. Small dogs don't need much to get them to a good weight. My guess is that once we get him to the correct weight, he will not be more than 16 lbs.) Adoption fee is only $65 & includes: - Initial Vet check - Spay/Neuter surgery - Up to date on Vaccinations - Microchip - Voucher for a future Free office visit to the Vet - 50% off any Optimum Wellness Plan - 30 days of free pet insurance (in case something comes up after adoption) - Collar with ID - Harness * - Leash - Other surprise goodies from Safe Haven - Other coupons from Partners - Available Paperwork: Spay/Neuter records, Vaccination records, Vet records, Micro records, Recommendation list, etc... - Continued Support: Safe Haven will be there for the lifetime of your new adopted pet. If you ever have questions or concerns, we will always be there to help. Our goal is for you & your pet to live happily ever after! If you are interested in adopting this pet, please fill out an application http://www.adoptapet.com/Safe-Haven/adoption-application/ After we receive your application, we will contact you. ADOPTING A CAT OR DOG IS UP TO A 20 YEAR COMMITMENT! THEY ARE NOT OBJECTS THAT YOU CAN GET RID OF WHEN THEY BECOME INCONVENIENT. THEY ARE INNOCENT LIVING, BREATHING ANIMALS WITH FEELINGS THAT DEPEND ON YOU TO TAKE CARE OF THEM. IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO TAKE CARE OF, LOVE, & PAY FOR EVERYTHING THIS PET NEEDS FOR UP TO 20 YEARS, THEN PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR AN APPLICATION. * Safe Haven STRONGLY believes that collars should only be used to hold their ID or as decoration. A dog can slip out of collar. Which becomes a problem if you are trying to restrain your dog, & it comes off. Also, attaching a leash to a collar puts pressure on the neck, which is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, & could hurt them. For these reasons, Safe Haven includes a harness with every dog adoption to ensure the safety of the dog. A harness distributes the weight on the chest & shoulders. It also has a handle on the back that you can grab if need be, without hurting your pet (EX: Dog falls off your boat, just grab the handle & pull your pet back in with no harm done. With a collar, you would have to strangle your dog when pulling your dog in). Also a dog cannot slip out of a harness if it is fitted correctly, so it is much easier to restrain them. FAQ: Q: Is this pet still available? A: Status is posted in the original post on the Facebook page for Safe Haven Animal Rescue of AZ at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1405138936478168/ . It will say the status in all caps at the very top of the pets post. Once on the Facebook page, type the pets name in the search box to easily pull up all the posts on that pet. Q: I don't see a phone #. Will someone please call me? A: Everything needed is online. I have found that online is the most efficient way to get all the work done. In the past, when I posted my #, my phone rang off the hook all day. So I spent the whole day on the phone, with not much work to show for it at the end of the day. Again, ev

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Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340