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My name is Bocephus (Bo) and I am about 3 years old. I am very house trained and I know how to ring a bell on the door to let you know I need to go outside. I am very loving and roll on my back for belly rubs and I am a happy go lucky guy. I would do best in a home without kids as I have been known to resource guard my bones and some toys. I had originally come from a bad neglect case of starvation - so feed me by myself and that may explain why I sometimes resource guard my busy bone. I absolutely love toys....as where I came from I was deprived of all the fun and normal stuff a dog should experience - so I am living life now! I can also jump VERY high and run very fast...so a fenced in yard would be required for me to run around and play in. I recently went home on foster with 2 wonderful people who saw my potential. We enjoyed walks and I was eager to meet new people during our outings. I even enjoyed greeting the contractors that were in and out of the home. But unfortunately due to one of them having allergies they had to return me to the shelter after just a week. I then was adopted...again...and I scaled the fence and got loose....so back to the shelter I went. Believe it or not, I did get adopted for a short period and I was very naughty and was taking my new owners shoes, pillows and their personal items and I wasn`t very nice when they tried to correct my behavior and I nipped at them. I am the kind of dog...if you give me an inch...I will take a foot and then get into trouble.
I have been a very good boy at the shelter and I listen to the staff that care for me and I am very well behaved for them. I need a home where lines are clearly drawn in the sand for me and give me a routine and structure and I can be a great dog!!! And by the way I ride wonderfully in a car and enjoy traveling. I also need a home without cats but I do like to play with other dogs here at the shelter...BUT it might be a problem living another dog, as I like all my toys to myself. Please email or call the shelter if you think I would be a good fit in your home.
from THE DOG WALKER’s PATH…
“Bo”, who I refer to as Bodacious rather than Bocephus, captured my heart immediately. The intense stare of his eyes filled me with hopefulness and love. Then, as I neared the door to his room, he began to spring about amazingly high. It’s like he can’t contain his joy in welcoming a visitor! This greeting was a bit overwhelming at first, but upon entry,
My name is Bocephus (Bo) and I am about 3 years old. I am very house trained and I know how to ring a bell on the door to let you know I need to go outside. I am very loving and roll on my back for belly rubs and I am a happy go lucky guy. I would do best in a home without kids as I have been known to resource guard my bones and some toys. I had originally come from a bad neglect case of starvation - so feed me by myself and that may explain why I sometimes resource guard my busy bone. I absolutely love toys....as where I came from I was deprived of all the fun and normal stuff a dog should experience - so I am living life now! I can also jump VERY high and run very fast...so a fenced in yard would be required for me to run around and play in. I recently went home on foster with 2 wonderful people who saw my potential. We enjoyed walks and I was eager to meet new people during our outings. I even enjoyed greeting the contractors that were in and out of the home. But unfortunately due to one of them having allergies they had to return me to the shelter after just a week. I then was adopted...again...and I scaled the fence and got loose....so back to the shelter I went. Believe it or not, I did get adopted for a short period and I was very naughty and was taking my new owners shoes, pillows and their personal items and I wasn`t very nice when they tried to correct my behavior and I nipped at them. I am the kind of dog...if you give me an inch...I will take a foot and then get into trouble.
I have been a very good boy at the shelter and I listen to the staff that care for me and I am very well behaved for them. I need a home where lines are clearly drawn in the sand for me and give me a routine and structure and I can be a great dog!!! And by the way I ride wonderfully in a car and enjoy traveling. I also need a home without cats but I do like to play with other dogs here at the shelter...BUT it might be a problem living another dog, as I like all my toys to myself. Please email or call the shelter if you think I would be a good fit in your home.
from THE DOG WALKER’s PATH…
“Bo”, who I refer to as Bodacious rather than Bocephus, captured my heart immediately. The intense stare of his eyes filled me with hopefulness and love. Then, as I neared the door to his room, he began to spring about amazingly high. It’s like he can’t contain his joy in welcoming a visitor! This greeting was a bit overwhelming at first, but upon entry,
Our adoption process includes reference checks, landlord approval, and an adoption contract.
All dogs and cats are spayed or neutered before they leave the shelter.
The adoption fee for a dog is $175.00 and puppies are $225.00, which includes the spay or neuter and all required canine immunizations, microchipping, wormer and flea treatment.
The adoption fee for an Adult Cat is $75.00 which includes the spay or neuter, all required feline immunizations and testing for FeLV and FIV, microchipping, plus wormer and flea treatment. The adoption fee for Kittens is $100.00.
Our adoption process includes reference checks, landlord approval, and an adoption contract.
All dogs and cats are spayed or neutered before they leave the shelter.
The adoption fee for a dog is $175.00 and puppies are $225.00, which includes the spay or neuter and all required canine immunizations, microchipping, wormer and flea treatment.
The adoption fee for an Adult Cat is $75.00 which includes the spay or neuter, all required feline immunizations and testing for FeLV and FIV, microchipping, plus wormer and flea treatment. The adoption fee for Kittens is $100.00.
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Our shelter is open to the public
7 Days a Week
Noon-4pm
Our shelter is open to the public
7 Days a Week
Noon-4pm
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The SPCA Serving Allegany County is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization. Our Staff, Board Members and Volunteers devote countless hours to help the animals at our shelter and in foster care.
The SPCA Serving Allegany County is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization. Our Staff, Board Members and Volunteers devote countless hours to help the animals at our shelter and in foster care.
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