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My name is Flash!

Posted over 8 years ago | Updated over 8 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Dachshund
Color
Silver & Tan (Yorkie colors)
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW, WE ASK THAT YOU DO NOT EMAIL US OR SUBMIT AN APPLICATION.

We will only be responding to inquiries/applications if ALL REQUIREMENTS are met.

REQUIREMENTS***NO EXCEPTIONS***:
(This is in the interest of his safety and well-being. He is a runner and fearful of humans making him an EXTREME FLIGHT RISK.
*** SECURELY FENCED YARD, NO INVISIBLE FENCES
*** NO CHILDREN UNDER 15 YRS OLD
*** LOCAL ADOPTION within the greater Cleveland area/ no out of state adoptions
*** ANOTHER PLAYFUL, WELL MANNERED DOG that he can bond with
*** he will need to be groomed so an EXPERIENCED GROOMER who knows how to handle
fearful dogs

Please read Flash's story to understand the reason for these restrictions...

Flash is approx. 2 yrs old and weighs 16 lbs. He was a stray, running loose in a neighborhood in Dec-Jan and in spite of many efforts to catch him he managed to elude everyone for A MONTH! He kept reappearing every day, several times a day, in the same neighborhood! Eventually we were able to trap him and bring him to safety but it literally took a village to bring this guy home! He was a mess with long, severely matted fur and underweight. We believe someone dumped him in the area he was found.

It was very apparent from the start he was TERRIFIED of human interaction. He did not want to be touched or held. He would "freeze" when touched but in spite of how afraid he was, he never bit anyone. So as you can imagine Flash is going to need a very special person with patience and understanding. He is a work in progress but deserves the chance to have a family of his own. We are looking for someone who will continue to work on his socialization and provide a safe, loving home. He still does not want to be touched or picked up.

He's very comfortable and trusting of other dogs and that is the reason we are requiring a home with another dog.

He is not house trained but will wear a male wrap / belly band so that is our recommendation for continuing his house training.

He is not crate-trained. He did not adjust well to being crated so he is not restricted in his foster home. He doesn't have any destructive behaviors or resource / food guarding issues.

If you are interested in adopting, please complete an adoption application located at
https://dogsunlimited.wufoo.com/forms/adoption-application-for-dogs-unlimited-rescue/

All Dogs Unlimited Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on all shots, and are given a monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventative. Upon adoption, all vet records and any current medications are provided to the adopter.

THE SUBMISSION OF YOUR APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN ADOPTION NOR DOES IT OBLIGATE YOU TO ADOPT. Multiple applications are accepted for any available pet and a home is chosen that is the best match between the available pet and the potential furever family. Your application will be processed as quickly as possible and if approved, a home visit would be scheduled. No adoption is final until an Adoption Agreement is presented and agreed to by both parties.

Our goal is to find the right match of our dogs to their new family so all involved are furever happy! Questions: email adopt@dogsunlimitedrescue.org

And THANK YOU for considering a rescue dog for your family!

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