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My name is Figaro!

Posted over 6 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

My basic info

Breed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20593288

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Figaro is an example of the sad reason that we are in Animal Rescue.  He is a 1 1/2 year old 42 pound Flat Coated Retriever mix who has had a horrible start to his precious life.  It honestly doesn't make sense how sweet, loving and kind Figaro is.  

We got a call from a young lady who had a dog at her house that needed immediate help.  Figaro was abused by his owners and then left to die and we do have the police looking for them.  He had a chain collar imbedded under his armpit where his leg got stuck in it and he had a very badly infected wound on his belly about the size of a human's fist.  The worst thing though is that someone cut off his tail!!!  This sick person literally cut his tail off, there was bone sticking out and it was horribly infected.  We are so thankful for the neighbor that called us because he could have died.  

Our vet did surgery on Figaro immediately.  He removed the chain, cleaned up his wound on his belly and amputated the remainder of his tail.  He was also neutered and micro chipped while he was under anesthesia.  He did test positive for Lyme disease and is being treated for it.

Figaro is the sweetest dog but he was definitely terrified by what he's been through.  He will let you love all over him but he will drop to the ground and submit to you by rolling on his back.  He is not aggressive at all and will make someone the perfect dog.  

He has been with other dogs at the vets office but not nose to nose yet.  He only reacted to one dog by barking at him because that dog is a serious goof ball and likes to get every other dog riled up.  We don't know how he will do with cats and would like a home with older kids just so he can remain relaxed.  

If you would like to meet Figaro please fill out an application from our website.  Fenced yard required for his safety.



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October 14, 2024, 8:08 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20593288
Contact
Phone
Address
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please read ALL the information below before completing the application. The ENTIRE application must be completed in order to be considered. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be reviewed or accepted.

The following guidelines have been established to speed up the adoption process.


To submit an application you need to either request one by email or obtain one you can fill out online at www.surryanimalrescue.org. It is essential that we have a name AND phone# of your Veterinarian that can verify that your current and/or past pets meet our policy requirements that are listed below.

In order to be considered to adopt one of our animals in our program; it is the policy of Surry Animal Rescue that your dogs are spayed or neutered and current on all vaccines including rabies, parvo, distemper, and are on a heartworm preventative. As well as your cats need to be spayed or neutered and current on all vaccines including rabies, distemper, feline leukemia, and feline aides test. We do REQUIRE fenced in yards for certain dogs in our program. That information is posted in the rescues' profile. All of our cats are to be kept indoors.

Finally, please include all questions and comments at the end of the application. A volunteer will contact you after they have reviewed your application. Please remember that we are a volunteer organization, so most of our volunteers have full time jobs, families, etc. and use their free time to check the emails and get your application. If you haven't heard from us within 4 days, please contact us through email surryanimalrescue@hotmail.com. We appreciate your patience.




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ADOPTION FEES:


Purebred cats and dogs-$150 AND UP
Mixed breeds cats and dogs-$100 AND UP


Please note that the adoption fee does not cover the vet costs per animal. Donations are greatly appreciated.


Thank you for your interest in one of our rescues.

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Go meet their pets

We have various pet fairs and the information is kept updated on our web site.

More about this rescue

We are located in Mount Airy, NC. We are a very small volunteer organization and do not have a shelter. All of our rescues are in private foster homes and require schedule appointments with those foster families. We are a NC state certified non-profit and operate solely on donations. We DO accept out-of-state applications, but require the approved applicants to come to Mt. Airy, NC with any current dog(s) to meet the potential new family member. We do not ship our animals.

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