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My name is Powell!

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My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
13780

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

ADOPT ME ONLINE: https://ophrescue.org/dogs/13780
Meet Powell - one of the most adorable pups!

Name: Powell ("Pal")
Gender: Male
Breed: German Shepherd mix
Age: 1 year young
Weight: 35 pounds
Current Location: Mechanicsville, VA

Personality
With a smile that could light up any room and the most memorable ears you'll ever see, Powell is the epitome of a perfect companion. His name rhymes with "Pal" - and that's exactly what he is! This friendly boy has never met a stranger and approaches life with joy and enthusiasm.

Daily Life & Activities
Powell is the perfect blend of active and relaxed. He enjoys his evening sniff walks and yard time, but is equally content being your TV-watching buddy, perfecting the art of couch snuggling. His adaptable nature makes him an ideal family companion.

Training & Skills
This smart boy comes with an impressive set of life skills:
- Knows basic commands like "sit" and "lay down"
- Fully housetrained
- Crate trained, sleeping quietly through the night
- Minimal barking
- Currently working on leash manners
- Low-shedding coat (a rare bonus!)

Social Skills
Powell truly shines in the social department:
- Excellent with children
- Friendly with other dogs
- Super loyal to his people
- He can be exuberant when meeting new people - he loves new people. He is working on try to keep all four paws on the floor, but has had limited success.
- Natural companion personality
- He is very smart and does respond well to guidance and training

Daily Routine
This well-adjusted boy has mastered the art of routine:
- Sleeps soundly through the night
- Handles alone time well in his crate
- Enjoys structured walks and yard play
- Balances activity with relaxation time
- Loves chewing on bones, and will hunker down with one and patiently chew for a long time.

Perfect Home Would Include
- Family time for cuddles and companionship
- Opportunities for dog friendships
- Regular exercise through walks or yard play
- Patient understanding as he perfects his walking skills
- Appreciation for his loving, loyal nature

At 35 pounds, Powell hits the sweet spot of being substantial enough for active play but perfectly sized for family life. His winning combination of good looks, great personality, and excellent house manners make him an ideal addition to almost any home.

See me in action in the yard, also with my chewy, and after a bath! More videos: video 1, video 2, and video 3 - watch me having fun at recent adoption events!

Do you wanna be my pal?! If so, apply here so we can meet!

Please note:This dog tested positive for heartworm disease before arriving to the rescue. The disease was treated while in foster care. Heartworm disease is transmitted to a dog through a bite from an infected mosquito. With monthly preventatives, the disease is completely preventable. Read about heartworm disease here: Read more about heartworm disease here here
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Contact info

Pet ID
13780
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O.Box 90813, Alexandria, VA 22309

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Step 1: The Application

Each prospective adopter fills out an adoption application. The adoption application is a simple form that asks information about you and why you are looking to adopt. Essentially, this application gives us necessary information about you and your lifestyle, training beliefs and background with animals. We strive to find the best homes possible for our dogs, as well as find the right dog for you and your lifestyle.

Once we receive the application, it is processed in the order that it was received. Our volunteers will contact your personal references, veterinary reference and landlord where applicable, and ask to discuss your interest in adoption and past experiences as a pet owner.

It is helpful if you contact your references so that they can anticipate our calls.

Keep in mind, that depending on the timing of your application, the dog you are interested in can already have multiple applications for adoption. However, rest assured that there are many dogs that need forever homes, and OPH will work with you to find you a dog that closely matches what you are looking for.

Step 2: The Meeting

Once your application is approved, you will be contacted by an OPH Adoption Coordinator to schedule a “meet and greet” with the dog you are interested in. We prefer that everyone in the immediate family, including your current dog (if you have one) come to the appointment to meet your potential new family member. Adopting a dog is a big decision and requires a commitment from everyone. If you currently own a dog, it must be up to date on its shots and spayed/neutered.

Sometimes we will also conduct a home check, which is at our discretion.

At the meet and greet, the foster will be able to provide you with a wealth of personality information about the dog you are interested in. Also, this is a great opportunity for you to really assess if this is the dog for you. You will be able to interact with the dog to ensure that he/she is exactly what you want.

Step 3: The Adoption

Before you bring your new family member home, you must sign an Adoption Contract with OPH. In addition, the adoption fee is requested. Please refer to the “What the Adoption Fee Covers” link for detailed information on the fees. The adoption fee is non-refundable.

Please remember that adoption fees barely cover our expenses of rescuing a dog. Additional donations are greatly appreciated and will help us continue our life-saving work.

If, at the time of adoption, your dog was not already spayed/neutered, you will be required to agree to spay/neuter your dog and provide us a deposit fee. Our adoption contract requires all dogs to be spayed/neutered within 1 month of adoption or when age appropriate. Once this has been verified, your deposit check will be returned to you.

Step 4: Post Adoption Follow Up

Our goal is to help you enjoy life with your new dog to the fullest extent possible. If issues arise, or you just need some good advice, we are happy to do follow-up counseling by telephone and email. We can also suggest dog trainers in the area as additional resources. Also, at the time of adoption, you are provided with a pamphlet full of information and links to online resources to help with behavioral related issues like potty training and house training. This information can also be accessed from the “Information” tab on the OPH home page.

IF ANYTHING PREVENTS YOU FROM KEEPING YOUR DOG

Sometimes situations arise which cannot be helped. If, for any reason, you are unable to keep a dog you’ve adopted from Operation Paws for Homes, the dog cannot be given away.

It doesn’t matter how much time has passed since the adoption. You must either return the dog to Operations Paws for Homes, or obtain approval from Operations Paws for Homes to transfer ownership to a friend or relative

Go meet their pets

We hold adoption events at local pet stores throughout Virginia and Maryland.

Please visit our www.ophrescue.org website and click on the Events tab for additional information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Visit our website at - www.ophrescue.org/events

MEET AND GREETS

We primarily rely on meet & greets for potential adopters. Approved adopters may meet adoptable animals at the home of the animal's foster, or possibly in the adopter's own home.

More about this rescue


Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. is a 501c3 organization that was started by a small group of experienced rescuers. We set out to create a rescue that believes all animals deserve our love and help, regardless of geography, that customer service is a crucial part of rescue, and that volunteers have a right to rescue how, when, and where they want to, and be treated with respect.

We rescue all breeds of dog and offer guidance to owners needing to rehome their pets. Why do we give our time, our hearts, and our homes? Because we love animals, and because someone has to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” ~Gandhi

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