Adopt

My name is Marcus!

Posted over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Interview

3

Submit Application

4

Home Check

5

Approve Application

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
1 year old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Marcus is such a sweet, loving, gentle boy. He is only a year or two old. He was found as a stray and was unclaimed at the shelter where we rescued him just before he was going to be euthanized.
Someone must have loved him because he trusts people and already knows “sit” and “stay”—and “shake hands”! He came to us from a shelter in Texas, and—not too surprisingly (coming from the deep south)—he has tested positive for heartworms. He seems to be healthy, though, and our vet thinks that he must just have just recently been infected, so she is quite certain no harm has been done. We are starting his treatment and will continue with (and will pay for) his treatment during the summer months, but are hoping to find a foster/adopter in our area (near Madison, Wi.) who would like to take him in during this time with an eye to adopting him once his heartworm treatment is complete.
Marcus has been neutered, microchipped, tested (negative) for intestinal parasites, and he is updated on his distemper and rabies shots. So….he just needs a few months more to treat him for his heartworms.
In the meantime, we are hoping to find a foster/adopter in the Madison, Wi area who could provide him with the love and attention he needs and deserves, we would be willing to waive his adoption fee.

Marcus walks well on a leash and is good with other dogs. He would enjoy a safely fenced yard (no "invisible" fencing) and an adopter who is home much of the time. If you feel you would be a good match for Marcus (and vice versa) please e-mail his foster “mom” at: sylvialovesme@gmail.com and tell her about yourself—your daily schedule, your other family members and pets, if you have a safely fenced yard, etc.
Then, if she feels you and Marcus would be a good match for each other, she will e-mail you an adoption application and once you have filled it out and returned it, a meet-and-greet can be scheduled.
Rescue
One Starfish Rehoming Connections, Inc

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Marti Houge
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 404, Columbus, WI 53925

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Potential adopter sees a dog we have in an internet search

2.

Interview

Interview to establish basic suitability

3.

Submit Application

Submit application for review by adoption committee

4.

Home Check

Home visit with dog to gauge compatibility with other animals they have

5.

Approve Application

Approve application/check vet and other references

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

Sign adoption contract/pay fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

Deliver dog to new home

Additional adoption info

We follow up occasionally to ensure that there are no problems with the adoption and to offer support and advice

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We have no public facility. Once a potential adopter has summited a completed application, we schedule a meet and greet.

More about this rescue

We are a small special medical needs 501c3 rescue operating since 2008.

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