FIRST STEPS: Please visit https://www.save-a-mutt.org/adoption-application/ to fill out an application - a Petfinder Inquiry is not the adoption process. We don't do meet and greets until applications have been approved. All our dogs are located IN Washington State - we are a local foster based rescue and no transport from another state required. :) Thanks!
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Meet the Aussie Animal litter. These puppies are from a last litter - Mommy (pictured here) is an Aussie / Husky mix and is very pretty. We were told daddy was a Golden Retriever and DNA confirmed it. These puppies are very fluffy and adopters may need to be prepared to include grooming in their budget. They are very sweet - in need of manners - but it's mostly not knowing any better. They have met big dogs, little dogs, and even a cat... no issues. While not traditionally housebroken, he's not had an accident in the house, and is crating when the foster is gone and at night for 7+ hours.
Bilby arrived in foster a few days ago and the entire 'living in the house' can be a little scary. But he's adjusting fast and learning what it means to be a loved dog. He loves toys, collecting them is much fun! This boy is such a Golden Retriever in nature and love. He's got a very soft personality and we think he would be good with just about any family willing to give him the time to settle in. Perhaps another friendly dog would be a good companion to show him the ropes. He's playful and fun with the foster's resident dogs.
At 7 months old, he's in the 50# range, likely to be 65-70# when fully grown.
This puppy is neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated.
Puppies are good with dogs, cats, kids and more. Being a puppy, they will need lots of training, including housebreaking. Remember, puppies are cute, but they have sharp teeth, need to be fed 3 times a day and poop... a lot! They will cry in their crate, might need a potty break in the middle of the night. They will pee and poop in your house - your fault ;) - and will chew on your shoes, your childrens toys and maybe even the furniture. But... once transitioned into your home, will be life long companions!
The 3-3-3 rule is a guideline for transitioning a rescue dog into its new home and helping it to settle in. It suggests that the first three days should be used for adjusting to its new surroundings, the next three weeks for training and bonding, and the first three months for continued socialization and training.
Each dog goes home with a goody bag including collar/leash, toys, chews, Kong, and more. You will receive all medical records, microchip transfer form and other paperwork at the time of adoption.
Adoptions typically take place in Stanwood.
Adoption fee is $525. Save-A-Mutt is a registered 501c3 and half of your adoption fee may be tax deductible.
Save-A-Mutt is a foster based rescue, we do not have a facility to visit. Our adoptions are typically done Monday - Saturday, we are closed on Sundays to give our volunteers at least one day off. You must be available to do meets and adoptions during that time frame. We can make exceptions only with the approval of the foster home.
Please note, we have approximately a 300 mile adoption radius - Portland OR area and Vancouver BC is the farthest north. We dont ship dogs, once approved you must pick them up in Snohomish County, WA. Canadian adopters must be able to come to Stanwood WA to pick up your dog.
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Chihuahua
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Silvana, Washington
male, small, senior
Chihuahua
Silvana, Washington
