Thank you for considering one of our wonderful dogs for your family. Our dogs come from all over Madison County Tennessee; from the high kill municipal facility, found as strays, abandoned by owners, surrendered to us by broken hearted families that simply cannot keep the pet because of harsh circumstances.
Our STATDawgs, as we like to call them, receive all of the vet care that they need; routine vaccinations, deworming, blood tests, spay/neuter, and the treatment and/or management of any health issues.
Our STATDawgs are not housed in a shelter type environment. They are each placed in a private home to be fostered. They are given the opportunity to learn proper house manners, basic commands and social skills. They learn to be polite on outings to adoption events, walks, and monthly visits to the local veteran's home where they bring joy to the residents.
We will provide you with a full and honest health record as well as full disclosure about behavior and temperament from the foster.
ADOPTION DISCLAIMER
S.T.A.T. makes a substantial effort to assure that adoptable animals are in good health and of good temperament. It is possible, however, that undetectable illnesses or conditions may be present or incubating at the time of adoption, or that dogs may exhibit behavior that was not observed during their foster period. Therefore, S.T.A.T. does not make any guarantee as to age, behavior, breed, health, temperament or ultimate size of any animal.
My name is Coco and I am three or four years old. I will make a great companion for someone wanting a small dog. At just over 20 pounds, I am not exactly a lap dog, but I do like curling up beside you on the couch or resting by your feet.
I currently live with a very nice foster couple and their small yorkie and a cat. I also regularly spend time with another family who has three large dogs. I get along well with animals of all sizes! I also like all humans, but I admit that I tend to pick a favorite human and want to stay by their side.
Unfortunatey, my original owner did not feel the same way about me. I was forced to live outside with limited human contact-- even during the worst parts of winter. One winter, I found myself with a litter of puppies to raise and I was really worried how we would survive. A nice lady in the neighborhood took us in when we were shivering and cold and scared. She helped find an animal rescue group to take in my babies and place them in new, loving homes. Now that all of my babies have found their new forever families, I am ready for mine!
I am looking for a special family to love me for the rest of my life. Sometimes, especially during thunderstorms or car rides, I forget that I am safe and loved and I get really nervous. My current foster family is working hard to 'build up my confidence' as they say. They have taught me basic commands and they say that I am a quick learner. I also have perfect house manners and I walk really well on a leash. Whenever I see my foster dad bring out the harness, I get really excited because I know that I am about to get to go on a walk.
I hope that my new family will love me and will continue to foster confidence in the new and scary situations that I face. I also hope that they enjoy going on walks or have a yard for me to run in. I think I would also like a family that has another dog for me to play with!'
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You must complete an adoption application, which will be fully reviewed by members of the executive board and board of directors of S.T.A.T.
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All required fees must be paid in advance before the animal is released.
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You must be 21 years of age and have a valid photo identification.
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Certain animals MAY require an 'in-home' visit by a volunteer prior to release.
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If you rent, you must provide the name of your and phone number of the landlord and the landlord must approve of the animal being on the property/in the house.
- Our base adoption fee is $200.
- If the pet is to be transported out of Tennessee then an additional fee of $150 is required.
- There are discounts available for adopters who are members of Pets for Patriots and most of the eligible pets will have a Pets for Patriot sticker on their picture.
- Discounts, at the discretion of the executive board of S.T.A.T., may be available for other situations such as adopting two pets together or other criteria.
http://www.savingtheanimalstogether.org/#!adoption-application/c10if
http://petsforpatriots.org/patriots/
