Adopt

My name is Vega!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Approve Application

4

Meet the Pet

5

Pay Fee

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $200

This helps Operation Save a Shelter Dog with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Boxer
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
6 years 9 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
70 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Hi there, I'm Vega, a 6-year-old, 70 pound, brindle and white boxer. I'm looking for a forever home with someone who can keep up with me and love me unconditionally.

I'm an extremely loving, smart and adventurous boy, who enjoys playing, running, and exploring. I'm also very smart and eager to please, especially if you have some treats for me. I'm neutered, vaccinated, and heartworm negative, so I'm ready to go whenever you are. I have a ton of drive which makes me super fun to work with and my foster mom says I’d be amazing at dog sports of any kind because of how much I like to work.

My foster mom can explain more but I need a firm owner who will work me and take me on adventures because I am no couch potato. I am dog selective needing slow intros to other dogs. I should not be around cats or other small animals because of my high prey drive. I do well with kids but best with older kids because of my size and energy. I can be crate reactive and have some barrier frustration, but I’ve been learning to improve my behavior here and am doing so much better. I also need more work on leash training, as I pull hard. Devices like gentle leaders may help me learn how to walk better on leash.

I have a lot of love to give. I'm very passionate and loyal to anyone I bond with. I bond quickly and can’t wait to make friends with you! I love being petted and cuddled. I'm a relatively quiet pup, and I calm well when my exercise needs are met. I'm being fostered in Hampton Roads, VA but I can be transported out of state if you're the one for me. So, what do you say? Are you ready to meet your new best friend? I'm waiting for you. Fill out an application today and we will get the process started!

*Must be 21 or older to apply.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Julia Buie
Address
Zuni, VA 23898

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Home Check

3.

Approve Application

4.

Meet the Pet

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We dedicate ourselves to ensuring that it is a good fit for adopters and dogs.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our adoptable dogs are all in various foster homes and can be met by contacting rescue. Rescue will then provide foster home's contact information. Meet and greets will be arranged between foster and potential adopters. We also have adoption events at Petsmart on various dates which can be checked on our Facebook page, Operation Save a Shelter Dog.

More about this rescue

Our Mission​

Operation Save A Shelter Dog is a foster based, IRS-recognized 501c(3) rescue whose mission is to work with shelters on the East Coast by saving dogs at high risk of euthanasia or that have little hope of adoption in their current condition. Not only is it our goal to find furever homes for our dogs, but also to educate the public on the importance of spaying, neutering, vaccinating and providing preventative care for their pets.

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