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My name is Orca!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Dog Gone Seattle
Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20486076-WA051624

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Animal Proflie: Orca is an estimated 1.5 year old 40 lb female lab mix who was found wandering in freezing temps in Moses Lake WA. Orca is friendly meeting people. She is a little awkward and unsure but not reactive or aggressive meeting new dogs, and would likely benefit from having a friendly resident dog in the home. She has lived with two other dogs and is left in the house loose with the other dogs with no issue when the humans are not home; she is now house-trained and crate trained. She has been exposed to dogs and kids and done well with all. She has not been tested with cats. She is a bit unsure in new environments and will need a patient home that can help guide her and continue her training. 

Foster Update: Orca is a super sweet girl. She loves to give kisses and get attention from her people. She’s good with basic commands that include sit, stay, come, go to bed, and in the crate (which was new to her). She’s not destructive and I’m sure would be fine alone outside of the crate. 

In the beginning she was very timid and scared on walks. She seems much more comfortable now with the city sights and sounds, although she still shies away from buses and trucks or other big and loud vehicles. She’s generally friendly with other people, although she's usually shy about saying hello. She’s curious but unsure about other dogs and she’s also usually fine to just walk on by. She'd likely do well living with other dogs as she has previously. Her leash walking is a work in progress and she'll need continued training on that. Her young dog energy is starting to appear now and she’s much more energetic on walks. She has done well hiking and would probably be a good running buddy! She likes to do zoomies outside in the yard and jumps up when excited and wants to play, so that's something we’re working on. 

Adoption Info: Orca's adoption fee is $550, which includes spay, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, and microchip with lifetime registration. Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as Dog Gone Seattle is a 501c3 organization.

Apply Online: www.doggoneseattle.org/adoption-application

Animal History: Orca was found as a stray in Moses Lake in January 2024; she was microchipped and had been adopted thru Grant County Animal Outreach but apparently the adopters had dumped her in freezing temps. The finders kept her until she could be transferred to rescue. DGS accepted her in May 2024 and she will be available for adoption once evaluated in foster care. 



September 18, 2024, 4:32 pm
Rescue
Dog Gone Seattle

Contact info

Pet ID
20486076-WA051624
Contact
Phone
Address
Bothell, WA 98021

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Complete application here: https://www.doggoneseattle.org/adoption-application

2.

Interview

Virtual meet and greet with foster family or case manager to ensure pet is a good fit for you and visa versa.

3.

Meet the Pet

More info: https://www.doggoneseattle.org/what-to-do-during-a-dog-meet-and-greet

4.

Home Check

Depending on the dog, we may elect to do a second visit at your home.

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

https://www.doggoneseattle.org/adoption-contract

6.

Pay Fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All potential adopters must complete the adoption application including veterinary and personal references. In addition, a home check may be required. Adoptions will not be approved without an in-person meeting with the adoptable dog and a volunteer or foster from the rescue organization. We reserve the right to refuse adoption to any person for any reason at any time. You can apply online at www.doggoneseattle.org.

Adoption application

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Please see upcoming events on our website www.doggoneseattle.org.

More about this rescue

Dog Gone Seattle is a Seattle-based non-profit corporation established in 2013 as a community based organization and in 2017 as a non-profit corporation seeking to place homeless dogs in forever homes in the Seattle area. We take in dogs from high-kill shelters in California and Texas, as well as dogs from unfortunate circumstances in Washington and beyond. Our motto is Rescue, Respect, Repeat -- each dog in our care will get the veterinary and behavioral attention necessary promote a life long match.

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