Adopt

My name is Timber!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated over 4 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Tillamook K9 Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mutt/Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
1 year 4 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
43 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

Hi I'm Timber, I think the nice people at the shelter named me that because I was found near Evergreen and Walnut in Tillamook.
I'm about 1 years old and from what I've seen here at Tillamook K9 Rescue I'm on the small/medium size at 44 lbs. Don't let my small nature fool you, I've got a big personality! I'm quite the people lover. I love to get the loves and give the loves. Giving kisses is my favorite, and I love sitting with people and getting pets.
I've been anxious at the shelter that someone might forget about me. The shelter staff jokes if a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it I'll make sure you do. I guess I'm what they call a "demand barker." I'm not sure what that is but a lot of things make me anxious so I make sure people are aware by barking. I also haven't learned to speak human yet so I keep barking to let them know when I want something.
If I want out of my kennel, Bark.
If I don't want to be left alone in the yard, Bark.
If I want the treat they hold out for me, Bark.
If I want their attention and they aren't moving fast enough for me, Bark.
If they are taking out another dog that is not me, Bark! Bark! Bark!!!
The people here think I may have been with someone who was around all the time and that might be the reason for my anxiety. I can neither confirm nor deny these suspicions, like I said I don't speak human.
I will tell you my barking means I'm not meant for apartment or condo living where walls are shared with neighbors. On the positive side, I am quite smart and trainable and given time, patience, and a little less stressful environment, with the help of delicious treats, I should be able to be trained out of this bad habit, or at least not be quite as vocal.
I would benefit from an active family who will take me walking and hiking and beaching and living a good life. Do be aware my nose tends to get me in trouble. I love to smell all the things and so if you decide we are to be friends I would suggest keeping me on leash so my nose doesn't lead me astray.
I'm a young guy with an excitement for life and I want to know all the things. That enthusiasm can sometimes translate into pulling on walks to get to the next thing! I am working on my leash manners and you’ll be able to pick up and continue once I am a member of your family.
I do know some commands like sit and down. I've been pretty particular about the company I keep. So far I've just enjoyed the human persuasion here at Tillamook K9 Rescue. If you have a doggy family member I would need to meet them to ensure we get along. I also can get over -stimulated easily so I would do best in a home with older children that can read my signs and know when to disengage and let me calm down. I'm really into squeaky toys so the people here think I would probably really enjoy cats, and by that they mean chasing them and chewing on them to make them squeak.
If you are interested in meeting me please fill out the adoption application so the nice people here can set up a meet and greet for us.
https://form.jotform.com/223087866890167
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Address
TILLAMOOK, OR 97141

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

We ask all interested parties to submit an application to match the dog to the best person

2.

Interview

We will conduct a phone interview and then set up a meet and greet.

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We follow up after adoption to make sure that the dog is settling into the home.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Due to limited staff, all visits are by appointment only.

More about this shelter

Tillamook K9 Rescue is the main provider to assist Law Enforcement with found dogs throughout Tillamook County.

If Law Enforcement responds to an emergency where an owner may need to be taken to the hospital for treatment or possibly arrested, any dogs in residence will be delivered to the kennel for their safety and care. If a dog needs to be trapped we will work with the community and Law Enforcement to make sure that dog has a safe place to decompress while we search for their owner.

We rely deeply on the help of our volunteers to care for the dogs, and our staff handles intake, adoptions and releases. We hold the animals for 7 days and if we aren't able to find the owners we then place them up for adoption. While a dog is in our care they receive 2 meals a day, any needed medical attention, and our volunteers come out to the rescue for multiple shifts throughout the day to ensure the dogs are socialized, exercised and loved.

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