Kid friendly: Yes - may be intimidating at first due to loud bark and jumping Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Unknown Energy level: Medium-high - comes out hot but runs out of steam in 10-15 minutes. Leash skills: Lots of learning left! Keeps a clean kennel: No
**ADOPTION FEE ~FULLY~ SPONSORED
Mr. Belvedere is a handsome young lab mix with a sparkling personality. If you like labs, you will LOVE Mr. B!
Mr. Belvedere is the last of his sibling group! First discovered as tiny 3-4 week old puppies, he and his 5 littermates were sent off in pairs to be cared for and bottle-fed til they were big enough to come back to the shelter. As labs are usually popular choices, especially as puppies, we were shocked as the weeks turned into months and they were passed over again and again.
Watching a puppy grow up in a shelter is such a bittersweet experience - knowing a dog through every stage of life is rewarding to those who love them, but the knowledge that you've been given this priviledge simply because they are looking for a home and family is difficult to face. Especially for our dogs that are not as popular and don't get as much of a chance to make new friends, go out on trip, or otherwise have a more rich and diverse experience compared to other dogs, the restricted environment and lack of fun experiences can turn a sensitive dog into a fearful one, or a smart dog into a bored and frustrated one.
Mr. Belvedere has adopted a policy of "holler first, investigate second"-- his big, booming "awoowoowooooo" seems ridiculous coming from a dog his size, and even more ridiculous is how once he's in touching distance of whatever he is yelling at, he quiets up immediately.
Having grown up in a shelter, Mr. Belvedere is chronically bored. He loves his walks (his best opportunity to go stick hunting), and he is having a great time making new friends during playgroup. But he's a smart boy who knows that the world is a lot bigger than what he can see in front of him at the shelter.
For the majority of his time, Mr. B. had the constant companionship of his brother Pugly. However Pugly was finally adopted this past November, making Belvedere the last remaining dog from his litter at our shelter. 4 months ago we celebrated his first birthday, and 3 months ago marked the one year anniversary of his entry date. We're so hopeful that he won't have his 2nd of either and that 2025 is his year to be chosen and be free. Thanks to information given to us by the person who adopted his brother, we know that especially considering his length of stay, Pugly adjusted fairly easily to home life! We think that the same will be true for Mr. Belvedere. He's such a good dog - all he needs is a chance to prove it.
Kid friendly: Yes - may be intimidating at first due to loud bark and jumping Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Unknown Energy level: Medium-high - comes out hot but runs out of steam in 10-15 minutes. Leash skills: Lots of learning left! Keeps a clean kennel: No
**ADOPTION FEE ~FULLY~ SPONSORED
Mr. Belvedere is a handsome young lab mix with a sparkling personality. If you like labs, you will LOVE Mr. B!
Mr. Belvedere is the last of his sibling group! First discovered as tiny 3-4 week old puppies, he and his 5 littermates were sent off in pairs to be cared for and bottle-fed til they were big enough to come back to the shelter. As labs are usually popular choices, especially as puppies, we were shocked as the weeks turned into months and they were passed over again and again.
Watching a puppy grow up in a shelter is such a bittersweet experience - knowing a dog through every stage of life is rewarding to those who love them, but the knowledge that you've been given this priviledge simply because they are looking for a home and family is difficult to face. Especially for our dogs that are not as popular and don't get as much of a chance to make new friends, go out on trip, or otherwise have a more rich and diverse experience compared to other dogs, the restricted environment and lack of fun experiences can turn a sensitive dog into a fearful one, or a smart dog into a bored and frustrated one.
Mr. Belvedere has adopted a policy of "holler first, investigate second"-- his big, booming "awoowoowooooo" seems ridiculous coming from a dog his size, and even more ridiculous is how once he's in touching distance of whatever he is yelling at, he quiets up immediately.
Having grown up in a shelter, Mr. Belvedere is chronically bored. He loves his walks (his best opportunity to go stick hunting), and he is having a great time making new friends during playgroup. But he's a smart boy who knows that the world is a lot bigger than what he can see in front of him at the shelter.
For the majority of his time, Mr. B. had the constant companionship of his brother Pugly. However Pugly was finally adopted this past November, making Belvedere the last remaining dog from his litter at our shelter. 4 months ago we celebrated his first birthday, and 3 months ago marked the one year anniversary of his entry date. We're so hopeful that he won't have his 2nd of either and that 2025 is his year to be chosen and be free. Thanks to information given to us by the person who adopted his brother, we know that especially considering his length of stay, Pugly adjusted fairly easily to home life! We think that the same will be true for Mr. Belvedere. He's such a good dog - all he needs is a chance to prove it.
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This organization is committed to providing a positive adoption experience!
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This can be done online through our website or in person at the shelter on paper!
2.
Interview
If you submitted an online app, staff will contact you for a phone or email conversation or to schedule an in-person convo at the shelter.
3.
Meet the Pet
During our m&g's, we ensure that any questions are answered and that the animal of interest matches what the applicant is looking for.
4.
Approve Application
Assuming all goes well during the m&g phase, your application will be approved and you will be cleared to adopt!
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Sign Adoption Contract
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Pay Fee
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Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
If you are interested in one of our adoptable pets, you can visit the the Adoption Center and fill out a paper application, fill out our application online from our website, or submit a request to receive one by email. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you are welcome to come by the center during our open hours for a meet-and-greet! We also ask that our dog applicants who have dogs of their own bring their current dog/s for a meet-and-greet with the potential new family member as well.
If the animal you are interested in has no other applications in and FFAA staff feel that you are a good fit, approved applicants may finalize the adoption the same day!
Email adopt.ffaa@gmail.com for any questions!
All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption, are up-to-date on age appropriate vaccinations, and are microchipped.
Our website: https://www.ffaaneosho.org/
If you choose to fill out an application online, click on the link to our website, hover over "Adopt," and then select either "Cat" or "Dog" to fill out the application that matches the species of the animal you are interested in - our dog and cat applications have different questions!
If you are interested in one of our adoptable pets, you can visit the the Adoption Center and fill out a paper application, fill out our application online from our website, or submit a request to receive one by email. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you are welcome to come by the center during our open hours for a meet-and-greet! We also ask that our dog applicants who have dogs of their own bring their current dog/s for a meet-and-greet with the potential new family member as well.
If the animal you are interested in has no other applications in and FFAA staff feel that you are a good fit, approved applicants may finalize the adoption the same day!
Email adopt.ffaa@gmail.com for any questions!
All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption, are up-to-date on age appropriate vaccinations, and are microchipped.
Our website: https://www.ffaaneosho.org/
If you choose to fill out an application online, click on the link to our website, hover over "Adopt," and then select either "Cat" or "Dog" to fill out the application that matches the species of the animal you are interested in - our dog and cat applications have different questions!
All of our adoptable animals are available to be seen at the Faithful Friends Adoption Center located in Neosho, MO! We are open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12PM-7PM and Saturday & Sunday 10AM-4PM. We are closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday.
Please call in advance if you are driving from a distance to ensure that the animal you would like to adopt is still available!
All of our adoptable animals are available to be seen at the Faithful Friends Adoption Center located in Neosho, MO! We are open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12PM-7PM and Saturday & Sunday 10AM-4PM. We are closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday.
Please call in advance if you are driving from a distance to ensure that the animal you would like to adopt is still available!
More about this shelter
Faithful Friends Animal Advocates, Inc is a non-profit organization committed to helping our community become a place where animals are treated with kindness and respect. Further, we want to be a voice for the welfare of animals in our community through various avenues.
We fulfill these goals by taking in homeless and vulnerable animals, rehabilitating, vetting, and preparing them for their future home, and ensuring that they are a good fit for those interested. Our goal is longevity - we are thorough when approving applications because we want their next home to be forever.
Our pledge to the animals under our charge knows no time limits. Our no-kill mission means that as long as it takes, we will keep searching for their perfect home. And if during that search, they need to rejoin our care, we welcome them with open arms no matter how long it has been.
People
From our paid staff to volunteers that support us at events and throughout the week, the dedicated and passionate community members that are involved in FFAA's mission are what keep us going. We always welcome new faces! If you are interested or know someone who would like to support our efforts, please contact us. We could not do it without our foster families, dog walkers, kennel cleaners, puppy and kitten socializers, event organizers, artists, chefs - everything we do is a group effort and thanks to the time and effort given freely and faithfully year after year.
Faithful Friends Animal Advocates, Inc is a non-profit organization committed to helping our community become a place where animals are treated with kindness and respect. Further, we want to be a voice for the welfare of animals in our community through various avenues.
We fulfill these goals by taking in homeless and vulnerable animals, rehabilitating, vetting, and preparing them for their future home, and ensuring that they are a good fit for those interested. Our goal is longevity - we are thorough when approving applications because we want their next home to be forever.
Our pledge to the animals under our charge knows no time limits. Our no-kill mission means that as long as it takes, we will keep searching for their perfect home. And if during that search, they need to rejoin our care, we welcome them with open arms no matter how long it has been.
People
From our paid staff to volunteers that support us at events and throughout the week, the dedicated and passionate community members that are involved in FFAA's mission are what keep us going. We always welcome new faces! If you are interested or know someone who would like to support our efforts, please contact us. We could not do it without our foster families, dog walkers, kennel cleaners, puppy and kitten socializers, event organizers, artists, chefs - everything we do is a group effort and thanks to the time and effort given freely and faithfully year after year.
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