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My name is Tessa!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20912649

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Tessa came to our shelter with very badly injured back legs. She had difficulty getting around, but has now been on a pain management routine that has improved her happiness and mobility greatly! She would thrive in a home with few stairs, if any, but is able to walk, jog, and explore all on her own!

Tessa is a wonderful companion! She is an energetic dog who loves people, is always excited for a long walk, and soaks up being pet by her owner and others. She doesn't mind being in her crate when you're out, and will be very happy to see you when you return! Tessa loves frequent walks, and is always interested in a long nap after! She is a peaceful sleeper, and sleeps through the night. Don't worry about her going to the bathroom in the house, as long as she is being walked a couple times a day, she will be all good! Tessa just needs home without other animals, and she'll be on her best behavior!

November 4, 2024, 12:42 pm
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
20912649
Contact
Address
165 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Faithful Friends is committed to finding the perfect match for you! Whether you are looking for a jogging partner, a cuddle buddy, or a playmate - our adoption process was created to find a companion that complements your lifestyle. When searching for a pet, consider what your lifestyle, activity level, and home environment is like and look for an animal that is suitable for you!

Details about our adoption requirements:

Adoption applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Yes, we do adopt to out-of-state residents.

Adoption fee includes spay or neuter surgery, routine vaccines, microchip, de-wormer, and current heartworm prevention and flea/tick control.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Please visit our shelter!

Faithful Friends Animal Society
165 Airport Road
New Castle, DE 19720
302-427-8514
www.faithfulfriends.us


Public Adoption and Service Hours
Sunday, Monday - Closed to public
Tuesday-Friday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

More about this shelter

Faithful Friends was founded in 2000, as Citizens for the Protection and Care of Animals, by a group of local animal lovers who believe there is a better way to address the problem of pet homelessness than mass euthanasia.

Currently, about 25,000 pets become homeless in Delaware and over 15,000 are destroyed in Delaware's publicly funded shelters. The vast majority of these pets are destroyed because there are no homes for them immediately available. And these numbers do not take into account the thousands of homeless cats that huddle near dumpsters, living in fear.

Pet overpopulation and homelessness is a community problem, not a shelter problem. It takes a unified effort within the community to solve the problem and to do so in a humane, effective manner. We hope you will join this effort!

Our Mission
Ending the routine killing of dogs and cats through rescue and adoption of homeless pets, affordable spay/neuter programs that target the neediest pet owners in our community, and outreach programs that prevent pet owner relinquishments.

Our Vision
That Delaware will become a state that cares for and protects animal companions, eliminating abuse, neglect and the routine killing of homeless pets.

Our Goals
Significantly increase adoptions of homeless pets by building a state-of-the-art Adoption Center that provides medical care and a homelike setting where dogs and cats can live free of stress and fear until new homes are found for them.

Provide care options for homeless pets that need more time and training to become adopted or who need lifetime care by creating a Sanctuary in Delaware. Here, animals who are difficult to place in homes because of age, illness or temperament can live out their natural lives in safety.

Create therapeutic programs that bring animals and their gifts of unconditional love, companionship and healing to children and the elderly in residential facilities who suffer from isolation, depression or the effects of abuse or illness.

Reduce overpopulation by providing spay/neuter programs which target the neediest pet owners and feral/stray cats.

Reduce pet relinquishments to shelters by offering support, training and alternatives to owner give-ups.

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