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My name is Applejack!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Approve Application

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $275

This helps Humane Animal Partners - Stanton/Christiana with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Black
Age
7 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
36780

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

ABOUT APPLEJACK
Applejack is our young black lab mix looking for his forever home! AppleJack came to HAP from a high-intake shelter in Louisiana when they no longer had space for him or his sisters, Rarity and Pinkie Pie. He has some reservations about life in the shelter but thrives with other dogs. We think he would do best in a home with a current resident dog to help show him the ropes and build his confidence because as soon as he's around another dog, he completely changes and his playful personality comes out! Applejack does really well on the leash but sometimes pulls back or lays down when he gets nervous. It takes a little bit for him to warm up to his humans but when he does, he's happy to lay beside you and soak up all the love! We're sure that with a little bit of patience and a lot of love and reassurance, Applejack will grow into an incredible dog ready to take on the world! Applejack has participated in both our Doggy Day Out and Foster programs! Here's what two volunteers have to say about him:

"Applejack was the best boy for the few days he hung out with my family and our five dogs! I've been by the shelter several times to walk Applejack so he was familiar with me but still looked for other dogs for guidance. I had to pick him up to get him in the car but he was great once we started driving and laid down for the entire trip. We spent several hours at a local brewery, where he made a few doggy friends and even let two new people say hello to him- he was very brave! Afterwards, he came home with me for a few days where he was an excellent house guest! He hasn't had any accidents and he's slept through the night in his crate! One of Apple's favorite things since he's been at my house is running around out back with all my dogs! He really is a dog's dog and will happily prance around and chase anyone who wants to play! He definitely needs a patient person that will give him the time and reassurance to feel comfortable and confident but once he does, he really is just such a good boy!"

"Applejack is wondering why he has no interest. He is such a sweet pup, he LOVES other dogs of ALL sizes, and would likely do well with cats and other types of animals. He enjoys fetching toys, especially the frisbee outside, entertains himself with chew toys inside, and will Netflix & chill while you are relaxing! He has no accidents in the house and is just couch surfing with us while he works on building his confidence. You see, AJ doesn't understand quite yet that the loud noises won't hurt him and that every person he has met, are good people. Watching him warm up has been very rewarding & I just can't believe that he hasn't had a single application!" - Kelly

**Applejack is currently in a foster home, available for adoption by-appointment!

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please submit an adoption questionnaire! Our adoption process is on a first-come, best-match basis and we are not able to hold animals. If you are interested in this specific dog but it ends up not being the best fit upon meeting, our adoption counselors will work with you to help find a match! All household members, including children and other dogs, must come along for the meeting to make sure it's a good fit. If a match is made, we encourage same-day adoptions! Our adoption fees include the animals' spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, fecal testing, heartworm testing, and a small bag of food to get you started.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
36780
Contact
Address
455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

It all starts with a visit to our Stanton shelter. Check out our animals and our staff can give you all the guidance you need.

2.

Submit Application

The questionnaire will help us learn more about you so that we can help match you with the perfect pet.

3.

Meet the Pet

Meet & Greet! We strongly prefer all members of your household to be present at the meet-and-greet.

4.

Approve Application

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is designed to help you and your family find the perfect match in a pet. When the right match is made, we strive to conduct our adoptions thoughtfully, transparently, and with the utmost respect. You can view and submit an adoption questionnaire online ahead of your visit by going to our website: humaneanimalpartners.org. A questionnaire is not required to come visit us, but we will have you fill one out if interested in meeting with our animals. We strive to make the best match possible for you and for the animals. Most of our pets can go home same-day and come vaccinated, spay/neutered, and microchipped.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are located in Newark (Christiana), Delaware. Come visit us at 455 Stanton-Christiana Road, Newark (Route 7 behind Royal Farms and Border Cafe)! We're open 6 days a week: Tuesday 12-7, Wednesday thru Sunday 12-5. We are closed on Mondays.

More about this shelter

Known formerly as Delaware Humane Association and Delaware SPCA, Humane Animal Partners is committed to connecting people with animals, building strong relationships to better the community, and preventing cruelty to animals. These pillars are brought to life through programs that provide shelter and adoption for unwanted and homeless pets, reduce pet overpopulation through low-cost spay/neuter, and enable pet retention by providing low-cost veterinary services, free community pet food pantries, and more.

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