My name is King!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Cared for by Sandoval County Animal Welfare

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Meet the Pet

Home Check

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

My basic info

Breed

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Color

White - with Brown or Chocolate

Age

Young

Size

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

Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

CSD-0931

My details

Good with kids

Shots current

Has special needs

My personality

My story

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

King came to us in early September. He was found roaming with what seems to be an injured leg. He's a sweet boy, who loves giving kisses. Despite the old fracture in his leg, he has a lot of energy and will lope around like a bunny. We're currently trying to convince him he is not the size of a lap dog, because he just wants to get snuggles in someone's lap (though we usually give in an cuddle him anyways because he's so cute).
He is currently taking medication for his old injury and might some day need the leg amputated as the injury is old enough that the vet does not consider it fixable. They have communicated that is might not be a necessary procedure, but something to consider as he does not seem comfortable using it constantly.

Shelter

Sandoval County Animal Welfare

Contact info

Pet ID

CSD-0931

Contact

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Phone

(505) 867-7642

sandovalpets@sandovalcountynm.gov

Website

https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/departments/community-services/animal-welfare/

Address

1500 Idalia Rd., Bldg B, Bernalillo, NM 87004

Donation

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Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Application to adopt and instructions to submit found here: https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/departments/community-services/animal-welfare/

2.
Interview

Brief phone interview to discuss the pet's history and determine if they may be a potential fit for the family interested.

3.
Meet the Pet

Meet and greet at your house or admin kennels in Bernalillo.

4.
Home Check

Home visit to ensure the pet fits in well and check for any potential hazards in the home (holes in the fence, items to chew on, etc).

5.
Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption contract can be found here: https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/AdoptionAgreement.pdf

6.
Pay Fee

Pay the flat rate fee of $120 for dogs/puppies, and $100 for cats/kittens in the form of a check or money order.

Additional adoption info

After applying for an adoptable animal we screen all adopters via application, phone interview and meet/greet. Once that has gone through we will schedule a home visit to ensure everyone is happy with their decision.
If the home visit goes well and the adopter wants to move forward we will leave the pet in their possession and allow them to "foster" for up to two weeks to make their final decision. If the decision is to adopt, we will finalize paperwork, collect the adoption fee, and transfer all information to the new adopters.

Adoption application

https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FosterAdoptApplication.pdf

Go meet their pets

At this time we are only allowing potential adopters to schedule an appointment to meet adoptable pets. Please email sandovalpets@sandovalcountynm.gov or call 505-867-7642 for more information.

More about this shelter

Sandoval County Animal Services is contained within the County’s Community Services Department, where we work in partnership with the Sherriff’s Office. We are committed to ensuring only the highest level of quality care and compassion is provided for all impounded pets.