About MEERKAT - AR |
- Status: Adopted!
- Adoption Fee: 550
- Species: Dog
- General Color: Black with White
- Ear Type: Semi-erect
- Tail Type: Long
- Current Size: 40.4 Pounds
- Current Age: 10 Years 9 Months (best estimate)
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- Location: Sebec ME 04481
- Microchipped: Yes
- Fence Required: Yes(6 foot)
- Declawed: No
- Housetrained: Yes
- Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training
- Exercise Needs: High
- Grooming Needs: Moderate
- Shedding Amount: Moderate
- Owner Experience Needed: Species
- Reaction to New People: Friendly
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MEERKAT was adopted on 18 April 2020, however is family is having problems with him being reactive on the leash. I will update information and pictures in the near future, when I get chance to go through their emails and update the bio - he is a great dog other than being on a leash, so a family who will work with either a professional trainer on reactive dogs on leash, or lives in an area where walks can be done avoiding other people and dogs. There are a lot of resources for reactive dogs, and groups on Facebook and other social media, it is very workable and trainable with the family that has the time and personality to deal with this.When at the rescue I took him to the vets and he rode in the car and came across other dogs in the vets office and had no problems, so he most likely has a "trigger". If interested in this handsome boy - please email "giveadogahome.maine@gmail.com" so I can provide the full information from the family - I will update this bio when I have time.
MEERKAT was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas where dogs have just 3 dogs to be saved and transported to the rescue in Sebec, Maine MEERKAT is neutered, core vaccines, rabies, heart-worm & tick disease tested negative, de-wormed, monthly preventatives and micro-chipped. He has an estimated date of birth of 4 February 2014 and at the time of rescue in February 2020 weighed around 40 pounds. We have no way of knowing the exact breed, it is up to individuals to decide what breed they think is most likely.
MEERKAT arrived at the rescue on Tuesday, 25th February and has settled in well. He can be a little shy at first and although he enjoys running and playing with the other dogs, he does prefer smaller groups and he will run, chase and play quite happily. On a vet visit Meerkat became a different dog, he was so social, there was an elderly lady who he went and sat down right in front of just looking up at her, he was so happy and so well behaved. It is clear that he has had a family and possibly an elder lady with the way he acted, he loves going on walks, is great riding in the car, was great with the vet and his staff. He is an all round great boy a nice medium sized middle aged dog - perfect for a relativly active fun family.
All dogs use dog doors to go out and do their business or to enjoy the cool, fresh weather in their dog runs or communal areas. We cannot say if a dog is house-trained, however, we expect families to understand that all dogs need a transition period and accidents could happen and training is most definitely needed.
All dogs are fed
Rachael Ray Nutrish PEAK Natural Dry Dog Food, Grain Free Western Grasslands Recipe with Bison.
R
achael Ray Nutrish Peak Dog Food receives the Dog Food Advisor’s second-highest tier rating of 4.5 stars.
WE ARE NOT ABLE TO COMMENT HOW HE WILL BE AROUND CATS OR LIVESTOCK.
MEERKAT is available for adoption for an adoption fee of US $550.
This fee is not negotiable and is used to cover the rescue costs of pulling, vetting, health certificate, transport from Texas to Maine, monthly preventatives, supplements, food, general day to day cost of running a brick and mortar rescue and anything else that is needed. Canadian adopters need to know that customs charge 15% taxes when entering into Canada.
If you feel that you have the heart and home to give this precious soul a wonderful life, please go to our website, under the ADOPTION INFO tab, complete, then submit the APPLICATION. Our process takes around 2-4 days, and ensuring your references are aware that we will be calling, could speed up the process. Once you have been approved, we discuss any questions in regards to the dog you are wanting to adopt, then you complete and submit the contract, make payment and then we can work out the pick up / transport arrangements.
Please do NOT submit an application if you are not looking to take home a new best friend within the next few weeks.
ALL Dogs are LOCATED AT THE RESCUE IN SEBEC, MAINE. We post in various states along the east coast and Canada where we have had lots of successful adoptions to enable more exposure for these beautiful saved souls. Families will need to be prepared to travel to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. Sebec is located just outside the towns of Dover-Foxcroft and Milo (approx 8 miles) and approx 45 miles from Bangor. There are also lots of hotels, motels, pet friendly accommodations and wonderful camp-sites for the more adventurous families and what a great way to get to know your new best friend.
