Adopt

My name is Blade!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Cared for by Rural Dog Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Approve Application

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Black
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
65 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20749

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 story

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

Good with:Dogs, kids Not tested with: Cats House trained:Yes Energy level: Medium Noise level: Minimal Hi there! I'm Blade, a happy and loving dog who's always ready to make new friends. I have a medium energy level, so I enjoy both relaxing at home and going on adventures. I love long and short walks, playing fetch, and visiting the dog parkbasically, anything that keeps me moving and having fun! Im well-trained and know all the basic commands like sit, stay, heel, come, and even "go to bed." I'm housetrained and crate trained, too. On walks, Im super friendly and love meeting new people and dogs. I do get a little excited when someone comes to the door or when I see other dogs, so I might bark to say hello. I get along with everyone, including kids, though I might give them a few extra face licks. Im great with other dogs, too, and love to play, especially with my foster brother. We have a blast running around the yard every day. Speaking of yards, while having one is awesome, Id be just as happy living in an apartment with an active family who can keep up with my playful side. Im looking for a forever home where I can share my love and happiness. Whether you're a first-time dog owner or an experienced one, I know we could have a great life together. I can't wait to find my perfect match! My foster guardian says: "Blade is a sweet, goofy boy who learns easily and loves to please his people." Likes: Long walks, short walks, dog park, fetch My ideal home: A yard would be great, but I could do well in an apartment with an active owner! Foster Application: https://rdr.formstack.com/forms/foster_app   Please visit our website www.ruraldogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing dog and to see other dogs available for adoption!
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20749
Contact
Phone
Address
719 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Applications can be found at https://ruraldogrescue.com/dog-adoption/

2.

Interview

An adoption coordinator will contact you for a phone interview

3.

Meet the Pet

At anytime during the process you can meet our dogs at our adoption event. We do not have a facility and are 100% foster based.

4.

Home Check

A quick home visit to make sure the dog you've chosen is a good fit and answer any other questions you might have.

5.

Approve Application

Once approved and the adoption fee is paid, you can take your new family member home!

Additional adoption info

Adoption area is Washington, D.C area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland. All adoptions require a completed adoption application. Our adoption coordinators will contact you soon after reviewing the application. Our adoption fee is $450 to help off set the costs of rescuing dogs in need. All dogs go to their new homes spayed or neutered, up to date on all shots, wormed (although a 2nd worming may be required), started on heart worm and flea and tick preventative and sometimes microchipped.

Although we try to be as accurate as possible, Rural Dog Rescue cannot guarantee the breed or full-grown adult size of any of the dogs or puppies in its care. Because many of these dogs were found as strays or are the result of irresponsible, unplanned breeding, we do not know the dog's exact background and can only list breed and size by our best educated guess. If exact breed and size are important to you, please consider adopting a dog from a specific breed rescue. We want our dogs to be adopted by people who will love and care for them forever for who they are - no matter what breed and size they turn out to be!

To read more about the application process, or to fill out an application, visit https://ruraldogrescue.com/adoption-process/

Adoption Application: https://ruraldogrescue.com/dog-adoption/
Foster Application: https://ruraldogrescue.com/dog-foster/

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Meet our dogs in person at our adoption events. You can find the calendar of events on our website: https://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoptionevents

Please note, not all dogs will be at all events.

More about this rescue

Rural Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save the lives of dogs and cats in high-kill shelters in rural areas with euthanasia rates of 80% or higher.

Mission Statement: Forever true to The Underdog, Rural Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in shelters who are often overlooked for adoption or rescue. We save the dogs who are at most risk of being euthanized: the hounds, the black dogs, the seniors, the sick and the broken. We make a commitment to reserve a minimum of 50% of the dogs we save to The Underdog. Root For The Underdog!

Rural Dog Rescue's home base is in Washington, DC. We support several high kill shelters that euthanize in 72 hours and whose kill rate is 70% or higher in rural areas of Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina. Rural Dog Rescue also helps dogs in need in Washington, DC and Maryland.

We are 100% volunteer and foster based and no salaries are paid. 100% of your donation and adoption fee goes to helping the dogs and cats of Rural Dog Rescue.

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