• Address: Po Box 509 , Portsmouth, RI 02871 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/28/09
• Offered by: Shelter

Australian Shepherd - Medium - Young - Female - Dog - Honey Blue
Description
Meet Honey Blue!! A 7 month old, 40 lbs, sweet and sassy young lady with the most beautiful blue eyes. We are truly not sure of Honey's breed and we assume she is quite a mix so her personality is most important if you are interested. Honey is what we like to call a diamond in the rough aka a young adolescent in her prime of "can I get away with it?" She is super smart and willing to learn but needs a "no means no", no nonsense leader to teach her. Someone who won't give in when she bats a beautiful blue eye and tilts her head and who has the patience to teach her through her puppy antics. In return for a few months of patient training, bonding and love, Honey will be your long time loving and loyal companion and a best friend to be proud of. She is a snuggler and a kisser and a reason to get out and play!! We are looking for a home where Honey Blue can be the center of attention, at least for now. Because consistence is key for a pup her age we are looking for a home with no kids or teenagers. Honey is ok with most dogs that she has a slow introduction to and has gone to Doggie daycare but needs to learn how to greet new dogs appropriately. We are hoping for a home where Honey can be the only dog but are happy to consider all homes if you feel you have the right situation for her. She will make your time and efforts worth it for years to come!! Our adoption fee is $350 for most young/adults and $400 for puppies. We have had to raise our fee do to our transport costs from the south. We are often asked, "Why would you charge "so much" for a rescue pet? Why not just place it in a good home?" The answer is because we need adopters who are willing to support all rescue pets, not just the dog they adopt. A young, healthy dog might cost us $150-400 in (discounted) vet care, and many people will want to adopt it. An older one with health issues can easily cost $500-1500 in veterinary expenses, and it may require months of foster care for rehabilitation; yet we can only ask a minimal adoption fee, and it may be a long time until anyone comes forward to adopt it. Fees from the younger, more adoptable dogs help offset the cost of caring for the others. Most of our dogs have a sad story to tell, and some have suffered through years of neglect or abuse. We hope that you too are willing to give an opportunity for a better life to ALL of our dogs by supporting them through adoption fees. Without these funds, our rescue efforts would not be possible." To learn more about our policies, procedures and wonderful dogs not listed from the South that can be transported North, click here.
Characteristics
Breed: Australian Shepherd [Mix]
Age: Young
Size: Medium
Gender: Female
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 14958975
additional information
Pet is house trained Pet has been spayed/neutered
Mutts4rescue | Portsmouth, RI | | mutts4rescue@gmail.com
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