My name is Stabler!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

Adoption process

Submit Application

Meet the Pet

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $275

This helps Independent Animal Rescue, Inc with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Color

White/Black

Age

1 year 1 month old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

11259

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Stabler, a goofy young pup that will make you laugh. A happy boy with a smile to match, he is comfortable with everyone he meets. He adores attention and loves to wiggle into your arms for hugs, lie in your lap while enjoying a bone, or play tug-of-war with you!

Stabler loves to play with other dogs and can happily wear out another playful dog. He will do well with a playful dog and/or a dog that sets clear boundaries verbally, which he respects. He is still learning to read passive dog body language and can be too persistent for some dogs. Similarly, while Stabler does not hurt cats, he gets very excited around them. We will arrange meet-and-greets with any pets in the home to ensure a good fit.

Stabler already knows commands including Sit, Down (with duration), Leave it, and Touch, all of which he picked up within 30 minutes! He loves doing basic commands with his foster mom every day. He has a lot of energy and does best with some activity (letting out in a yard, some basic obedience, playing with toys, going for a walk) every 2-4 hours during the day. He loves toys so much he spreads little pieces of them all over! It is so enjoyable to watch him play with his toys in silly ways (such as holding the toys above him while he lays belly-up). That said, there is nothing he loves more than being right next to a person and getting a rub down, playing tug-of-war, or getting any sort of attention from them!

Stabler is crate-trained and house-trained. He is very smart and has picked up on house-rules quickly, but it is still recommended that he be crated or kept in a small area when unsupervised since he gets bored easy. Although he does pull frequently, he is walkable with his double-clip harness and goes for walks with his foster mom most days. He is getting ongoing training to pull less on the leash, and he has made some decent progress in a few months. A fenced yard is recommended given his higher energy, it is really easy to let him run around outside with a fenced yard, but a fence yard is not required if the potential adopter's lifestyle can meet his activity needs. If you are looking for a companion who will make you laugh and burn off some energy, Stabler is the perfect handsome guy to do so!

HISTORY
Stabler was found in Durham by a Good Samaritan.

HEALTH
Stabler is neutered, microchipped, current on vaccinations, and heartworm negative.

PHYSICAL
Stabler has a striking white coat and an adorable black patch over one eye.

Rescue

Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

Contact info

Pet ID

11259

Contact

—

Phone

(919) 403-2221

info@animalrescue.net

Website

http://www.animalrescue.net

Address

PO Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Submit an application by going to: https://animalrescue.net/adoption-form/

2.
Meet the Pet

Our adoption coordinators will reach out to you to connect you with our foster homes.

3.
Take the Pet Home

After meeting with the foster home, they will coordinate with your on how best to deliver the pet to you once all steps have taken place.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Requirements

You must be prepared to make a lifetime commitment to the animal.

You may not be an undergraduate student.

You must be a US citizen or green card holder.

Adoption Process

Fill out an adoption interest application HERE.

Our goal is finding lifelong, loving homes for our animals, so we try to find the best match between animal and adopter. We can help advise you on which animals to meet based on your situation.

You can meet some of our animals at our weekend adoption events, or we can arrange for a meeting in the foster home. If it’s a good match, the foster parent will come to visit your home in person. This is to make sure your home is safe and secure for a new companion animal.

Note: IAR makes every effort to please our adopters, but our first concern must be for the animal’s welfare. We reserve the right to deny any application.

Read about adoption fees at https://animalrescue.net/adoption-fees.

Adoption Requirements

You must be prepared to make a lifetime commitment to the animal.

You may not be an undergraduate student.

You must be a US citizen or green card holder.

Adoption Process

Fill out an adoption interest application HERE.

Our goal is finding lifelong, loving homes for our animals, so we try to find the best match between animal and adopter. We can help advise you on which animals to meet based on your situation.

You can meet some of our animals at our weekend adoption events, or we can arrange for a meeting in the foster home. If it’s a good match, the foster parent will come to visit your home in person. This is to make sure your home is safe and secure for a new companion animal.

Note: IAR makes every effort to please our adopters, but our first concern must be for the animal’s welfare. We reserve the right to deny any application.

Read about adoption fees at https://animalrescue.net/adoption-fees.

Adoption application

https://animalrescue.net/adoption-form

Go meet their pets

Our cats and dogs are out and about greeting folks at adoption events in the Durham-Chapel Hill area most weekends. View a list of upcoming events here: https://animalrescue.net/calendar

More about this rescue

IAR started with one woman's big dreams, a bigger heart, and a very distinctive purple pickup truck that helped her rescue countless of unwanted, abused, and homeless Triangle pets. Originally founded in 1994, IAR earned an official 501(c)(3) status in 1995. We are governed by a Board of Directors, managed by elected officers, and introduced IAR’s first paid position, General Manager, in June 2021. This role will assist with elevating our collective compassion to new heights and strengthening IAR’s impact as a whole.

Our mission is to rescue and provide safe and responsible care for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals. We shall strive to help all animals in need through our service programs. We will serve our communities through promotion of spay/neuter for all companion animals, and the education of children and adults in humane care, respect and responsibility for animals on this earth.