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Lenny is an 8 month old red heeler, who weighs about 40lbs. Lenny found himself at a rural animal control with a badly fractured leg that unfortunately was not able to be repaired. Lenny had to have his right rear leg amputated. He is adapting very well and it has not stopped him from being a normal pup one bit.
Lenny plays close attention to people and other dogs and picks up quickly on the household routine. He even gently plays with our tiny kitten. He likes to be outside as long as the weather is nice, but storms still scare him so his parents will need to cuddle him a bit.
He is a bit more relaxed than one would expect for a cattle dog, and happily lays by the couch in the evenings for pre-bedtime toy time or nap. He also likes napping in the sunshine and rolling in the grass.
Now, that whole "3 legged dog might having a few applicants thinking twice, but he wants his family to know that it really doesn't make any difference and that the expensive surgery and recovery is all over, so just think of him as really good boy who just makes a few less footprints!
He will live a normal life. There is even an online community of tripod dog parents offering help if you have any questions.
Some prospective parents might wonder about a need for a prosthetic leg, but most dogs, including Lenny, do very well adjusting to three paws, so that really isn't necessary.
He would love a home with access to an semi-active lifestyle, after all he is young heeler and he wants to play.
He likes to play with toys and in a couple weeks he will be ready for longer walks. He doesn't have a dominant or protective personality and seems thoroughly happy with simple things in life like a soft dog bed. He shares toys easily and gets along with his foster siblings. Come meet this handsome heeler!
Lenny is being fostered in Washington Mo
His adoption fee is $325
Please submit your application at istodaymydayrescue.org
Lenny is an 8 month old red heeler, who weighs about 40lbs. Lenny found himself at a rural animal control with a badly fractured leg that unfortunately was not able to be repaired. Lenny had to have his right rear leg amputated. He is adapting very well and it has not stopped him from being a normal pup one bit.
Lenny plays close attention to people and other dogs and picks up quickly on the household routine. He even gently plays with our tiny kitten. He likes to be outside as long as the weather is nice, but storms still scare him so his parents will need to cuddle him a bit.
He is a bit more relaxed than one would expect for a cattle dog, and happily lays by the couch in the evenings for pre-bedtime toy time or nap. He also likes napping in the sunshine and rolling in the grass.
Now, that whole "3 legged dog might having a few applicants thinking twice, but he wants his family to know that it really doesn't make any difference and that the expensive surgery and recovery is all over, so just think of him as really good boy who just makes a few less footprints!
He will live a normal life. There is even an online community of tripod dog parents offering help if you have any questions.
Some prospective parents might wonder about a need for a prosthetic leg, but most dogs, including Lenny, do very well adjusting to three paws, so that really isn't necessary.
He would love a home with access to an semi-active lifestyle, after all he is young heeler and he wants to play.
He likes to play with toys and in a couple weeks he will be ready for longer walks. He doesn't have a dominant or protective personality and seems thoroughly happy with simple things in life like a soft dog bed. He shares toys easily and gets along with his foster siblings. Come meet this handsome heeler!
Lenny is being fostered in Washington Mo
His adoption fee is $325
Please submit your application at istodaymydayrescue.org
Submit an application on our website at istodaymydayrescue.org!
2.
Interview
Interview with a member of the board and/or the foster family of the dog you are interested by phone or email!
3.
Approve Application
If your family sounds like a good fit for the dog you applied for, your application will be approved!
4.
Meet the Pet
Meet the dog you applied for in a mutual location, at the foster family's home, or your home (depending on each individual circumstance).
5.
Take the Pet Home
If all goes well at your meeting, sign the adoption contract, pay the adoption fee, and take your dog home!
Additional adoption info
We want to make this easy and we want to be sure that the dog you are interested in is a fit for you. Finding a dog or pup that works with your schedule and lifestyle is key to our placement. The questions on the application help us know if the dog you choose will do well in your home. Number of hours your dog is home alone, fenced yard, exercise plan, other family members – pets included; those are important things we want to discuss with you and your chosen canine. We do require a vet reference.
The application is on our website: Istodaymydayrescue.org. Complete and send. You can expect a reply within 24-48 hours. As all of our dogs are in foster care, we will then contact the foster home and arrange a meeting. The foster home might want to do a home visit or you might meet at a convenient location. If it is a good fit, some adoptions can be completed at that time of the meeting.
All of our dogs are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. All of our dogs are micro chipped, wormed, heartworm tested if over 6 months, on heartworm preventative, treated for fleas, and have age appropriate vaccines. Pups under 16 weeks require ongoing vaccines every 2 to 3 weeks.
We want to make this easy and we want to be sure that the dog you are interested in is a fit for you. Finding a dog or pup that works with your schedule and lifestyle is key to our placement. The questions on the application help us know if the dog you choose will do well in your home. Number of hours your dog is home alone, fenced yard, exercise plan, other family members – pets included; those are important things we want to discuss with you and your chosen canine. We do require a vet reference.
The application is on our website: Istodaymydayrescue.org. Complete and send. You can expect a reply within 24-48 hours. As all of our dogs are in foster care, we will then contact the foster home and arrange a meeting. The foster home might want to do a home visit or you might meet at a convenient location. If it is a good fit, some adoptions can be completed at that time of the meeting.
All of our dogs are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. All of our dogs are micro chipped, wormed, heartworm tested if over 6 months, on heartworm preventative, treated for fleas, and have age appropriate vaccines. Pups under 16 weeks require ongoing vaccines every 2 to 3 weeks.
We will attempt to keep our postings as up to date as possible. If you see anyone you would like to meet with the intention of possibly adopting, please fill out an application on our website: istodaymydayrescue.org.
We will attempt to keep our postings as up to date as possible. If you see anyone you would like to meet with the intention of possibly adopting, please fill out an application on our website: istodaymydayrescue.org.
More about this rescue
“Is today my day?” That is what every shelter dog asks. “Is today the day that I find a home, get a family, discover that I am a best friend”? We want to tell those dogs: “Yes, it is!”
We are a foster based rescue who aims to serve south central Missouri, an area with a low human population and a high canine population. Our mission is to help dogs from this area find homes in the St. Louis area through adoptions and transfers. After covering spay/neuter costs, 20% of each adoption fee goes to our emergency medical fund so we can help canine accident victims, pay for emergency C-sections, and other health needs. The remainder of the adoption fee goes to the dogs.
We are foster based and do not have a facility. Moms and pups are our focus, but we will help any dog we can. We are only able to accept a dog when a foster home is available. All dogs and pups are current on vaccines, micro-chipped, heartworm tested, wormed, and treated for fleas and ticks. All dogs over 12 weeks have been altered; if too young for this procedure, a spay/neuter reimbursement is provided when the procedure is done.
“Is today my day?” That is what every shelter dog asks. “Is today the day that I find a home, get a family, discover that I am a best friend”? We want to tell those dogs: “Yes, it is!”
We are a foster based rescue who aims to serve south central Missouri, an area with a low human population and a high canine population. Our mission is to help dogs from this area find homes in the St. Louis area through adoptions and transfers. After covering spay/neuter costs, 20% of each adoption fee goes to our emergency medical fund so we can help canine accident victims, pay for emergency C-sections, and other health needs. The remainder of the adoption fee goes to the dogs.
We are foster based and do not have a facility. Moms and pups are our focus, but we will help any dog we can. We are only able to accept a dog when a foster home is available. All dogs and pups are current on vaccines, micro-chipped, heartworm tested, wormed, and treated for fleas and ticks. All dogs over 12 weeks have been altered; if too young for this procedure, a spay/neuter reimbursement is provided when the procedure is done.
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