Adopt

My name is Slinky!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 2 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Take the Pet Home

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $400

This helps Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua/Miniature Dachshund
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
1 year 6 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
10 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not 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 personality

My story

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

Meet Slinky! Slinky is a 1.5 year old chihuahua mix with the cutest little face and mismatched ears. He loves to play - any toy will do! He is fully house trained and up to date on his shots, He does alright in a crate when needed but prefers to be with his people. He is a definite Velcro dog - you will never use the bathroom solo again. His favorite place to be is curled up on your lap on the couch.

He has no problems saying hello to other dogs on walks. The other dogs in his foster home are much larger and he doesn’t like when they are too rowdy, but he enjoys exploring and running with them outside and doesn’t mind sharing the couch with them.

Slinky is working on learning new things including that human arms are not additional toys for him. He needs a patient home that will continue to help him learn boundaries and how to appropriately communicate his feelings.

If you are interested in finding out more about Slinky, please fill out an adoption application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BRO/Dog


Slinky is being fostered in Shirley, MA.

The adoption fee is $400.

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Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of the dogs, we are only guessing at the predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.

We expect that all adopted dogs will enroll in a formal dog training class with their new owners. Obedience and training classes are an excellent way to learn more about your newly adopted dog, gain handling and training experience, and improve your relationship with your pet.
Rescue
Broken Tail Rescue, Inc.

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Address
Broken Tail Rescue, P.O. Box 60296, Worcester, MA 01606
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Submit the application on our website. This doesn't bind you to adopt but it gets the process going.

2.

Interview

We discuss the animal with you to see if we all think it's a good fit.

3.

Meet the Pet

You and your family meet the pet.

4.

Home Check

Not required for cat adoptions. Sometimes we do this before you come out to meet the dog.

5.

Take the Pet Home

Yay!

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

Signing the contract and paying the fee is the last step before taking home your new pet.

7.

Take the Pet Home

Enjoy! Remember the 3/3/3 Rule!

Additional adoption info

The Adoption Process
- Fill out an application for your potential new family member
- One of our volunteers will review the submitted application and do their best to respond within 48 hours
- We will check personal and veterinary records (if applicable)
- After checking references, we will then look to schedule a home visit (for dogs only)
- If the animal is a good match, then a meet and greet will be setup – usually at the foster home or the Cambridge or Millbury PetSmart adoption centers
- We like to have all family members attend
- Finally, the last step if to complete the adoption paperwork and to bring your new family member home

Here are a few items for people to consider before deciding to adopt:

- Renters must have their landlord’s permission
- Adopters must be 21 years of age or older
- All adoptive homes must be stable, supportive, and capable to meet all veterinary and financial needs of the animal
- Some adoptions will require adopters to enroll the dog in training classes as a condition of adoption, however we encourage training for ALL adopted dogs.
- Kittens younger than 6 months must be adopted with another kitten/cat or go to a home with a resident cat for socialization
- There may be additional adoption requirements for puppies (puppy socialization classes, someone home during the day, etc)

Adoption Fees
Adoption fees help defray the cost of our medical expenses for all our animals.

Dogs
Our adoption fees are generally between $300 and $450 for most adult dogs and puppies and are decided on a case-by-case basis.

All dogs adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, heartworm tested and started on preventive, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment and microchipped.

Cats
Our adoption fee varies by age for cats and kittens:

Kitten (0-11 months): $350
Two Kittens (0-11 months): $650
Single Young Cat (1-4 years): $275
Two Young Cats (1-4 years): $500
Single Adult Cat (5-9 years): $225
Two Adult Cats (5-9 years): $400
Senior Cat (10+ years): $150
Special Needs Cat: $150 or TBD
Two Senior or Special Needs Cats: $250

All cats adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, FeLV/FIV tested, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment, and microchipped.

Ready to Adopt?
Are you interested in one of our adoptable animals, fill out the adoption application to start the process!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

All of our dogs for adoption are in foster homes. You must fill out an adoption application before being considered for adoption. Once your application is received, the foster parent will contact you to discuss whether the animal would be a good fit for your home and set up a meet between your family and the pet.

We also house several cats in our adoption center at the Cambridge PetSmart. Stop by to play with them Tues-Friday from 6pm-8pm and 12-2pm Sunday!

More about this rescue

Mission Statement:

Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit foster-based rescue organization dedicated to the rescue of unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats in urgent need. We work closely with local animal controls, animal shelters and rescue groups to ensure the placement of these forgotten animals. We will not discriminate on basis of health, age, or breed and will only consider humane euthanasia in cases of aggression or for quality-of-life due to untreatable medical conditions.

Our animals are vet examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered as needed and receive any and all medical treatment necessary prior to being placed into carefully screened permanent homes.

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