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My name is Earl!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by All 4 Paws Rescue

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer
Color
White
Age
10 years 3 months old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
56910829

My story

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

Hello, my name is: Earl
Age: 10+ years old
Sex/Breed: Neutered male Pittie/Boxer mix
Weight: 49.5 lbs
Friends: Adults, older kids, medium/large dogs
Traits: Warm, spirited, outgoing
Rescued From: ACCT in Philadelphia

Earl is a charming senior boy who stole hearts after being rescued from a high-intake shelter after being abandoned. This lovable gentleman thrives on companionship and adores being wherever his human is. His enthusiasm for life is contagious, especially when he gets to shower his humans with kisses. Earl is a social butterfly who enjoys the company of other dogs and would thrive with a medium-energy, medium-sized buddy, but could also be perfectly content as the center of his family`s attention. Earl is a little bit goofy and a little bit lazy old man. He’s got a playful spirit, but he also knows how to relax, happily napping in a pile of sneakers or enjoying a cozy spot on the couch. He’s housebroken, nondestructive, and loves to go for walks. While he’s got a big heart, Earl does have a strong prey drive, so he’ll need a home without small animals. He loves toys, soft beds, and prefers to have his meals with the entire family around. Earl would do best with a family member around most of the time, as he craves connection but can manage alone during the day, if necessary. If you’re looking for a snuggly friend who gives the best hugs and is always ready for an adventure (or a long nap), Earl is your guy! Please consider opening your home to this senior boy so that we have space to save another at-risk dog from ACCT.

All our pets are microchipped, spayed/neutered, and up to date on vaccinations and preventatives.
Interested in adopting? Take the first step and complete an adoption application: www.all4pawsrescue.com/adoption
Want to help? Get involved! www.all4pawsrescue.com/get-involved
All 4 Paws is a non-profit, all-breed, no-kill animal rescue based in Malvern, PA. As a foster-based organization, we do not have a kennel facility you can visit. All adoptions must take place at our office in Malvern, PA so adopters living outside of our area should be prepared to travel. Please read our FAQs to learn more about us: www.all4pawsrescue.com/faq
All 4 Paws Rescue, P.O. Box 122, Chester Springs PA 19425. PA Kennel License #11772.
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Contact info

Pet ID
56910829
Contact
Phone
Address
Malvern, PA 19355

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

We do our best to keep the adoption process straight-forward and simple in an effort to get our available pets into a permanent, stable and loving home in a timely manner. You will be asked to fill out an adoption application giving All 4 Paws Rescue information about yourself, your family and your experience with pets. We will ask for your vet (if you have/had a pet) and landlord/property manager information (if applicable), along with 3 personal references. Be sure to include what you are looking for in your new pet as it helps us with the matchmaking process! It generally takes our team about 3-5 days to complete an application. This timing may vary based on how quickly and easily your references are reached and how many applications are pending at that time. Please give all of your references a heads up to help us speed things along. Our goal is to find our animals the best possible home and if multiple applications are received, All 4 Paws Rescue will make the decision as to which home would be best for that particular pet.

When an adoption does not work out, it is an unpleasant experience for the pet and the adoptive family and can make placing the returned animal more difficult in the future. For this reason, we reserve the right to refuse any adoption that we feel is not in the best interest of the animal and/or the adoptive family. A refusal is not a judgement of the applicant, but instead represents our assessment that a particular pet might not do well in the environment offered based on our years of experience arranging successful adoptions. It is our goal to make the best possible placement for every animal and adopter.

PLEASE NOTE :

**We DO require that ALL dogs and cats in your household are spayed or neutered, kept up-to-date on vaccines and that they are seen annually for a check-up.

**We do NOT require a fenced in yard unless otherwise noted for a specific pet.

**We do NOT allow our cats to be declawed before or after adopting.

**We do NOT have restrictions regarding children in an adoptive household unless otherwise noted for a specific pet.

**We do NOT SHIP animals. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets and live outside of our area, you will be required to come meet and adopt the animal in person if your application is approved.

**We do NOT hold animals.

**We do NOT adopt to anyone under 21 years old.

**ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO THROUGH OUR ENTIRE ADOPTION APPLICATION PROCESS - WE DO NOT MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.

DOG ADOPTION FEES

Our adoption fee for dogs is $450+tax - that includes a wellness exam, all age appropriate vaccines, spay/neuter surgery, heartworm testing when age appropriate, heartworm treatment if necessary, worming, microchip and registration, flea/tick treatment. PLEASE NOTE - we do offer discounted adoption fees to families adopting more than one dog, senior dogs and dogs with special needs when possible.

Regarding our adoption fee: We are often asked, "Why do you charge "so much" for a rescue pet? Why not just place it in a "good home"?" The answer is because we need adopters who are willing to support ALL of our rescued animals, not just the one they are adopting. A young, healthy dog might cost us $250-$400 in (discounted) vet care to prepare it for adoption, and many people will want to adopt that dog. An older dog or a special needs dog or a dog with health issues can easily cost us $500-$2,000 in veterinary expenses, and it may require months of foster care to prepare such a dog for adoption. Yet for a senior dog or a special needs dog, we can only ask a minimal adoption fee, and it may be a long time until anyone comes forward to adopt it. Fees from the younger, more adoptable dogs help offset the cost of caring for the others who need us. Most of our dogs have a sad story to tell, and some have suffered through years of neglect or abuse. We hope that you are willing to help us offer a better life to ALL of our animals by supporting them through our adoption fees. Without these adoption fees, we would not be able to save the lives that we save.

Cat Adoption Fees

Our adoption fees for cats and kittens is $150+tax cat/kitten. Our cats/kittens have received all age appropriate vaccines; spay/neuter surgery, FIV/FELV testing, worming, microchip and registration, and flea/tick treatment.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We do NOT have a physical shelter or kennel that you can visit. Since all of our pets live in foster homes, they can be seen by appointment only. The first step in our adoption process is to submit an application. Appointments are only made with approved adopters. If you have any questions, please email info@all4pawsrescue.com

We also frequently hold "Meet and Greet" Events.. Please check the "Events" page of our website for details.

More about this rescue

All 4 Paws Rescue is a foster-based, all-breed, no-kill animal rescue based in Malvern, PA that offers rescue and sanctuary to animals in need. We do not have a physical shelter you can visit - all of our animals are housed in foster homes. All 4 Paws Rescue is made up of volunteers and foster homes that care for and socialize our animals. Most of our animals have been rescued from "death row" from high-kill shelters and auctions and given a second chance at life. Our goal is to offer each and every one of these animals a safe, permanent and loving home. Please help us to give each of these animals the life they deserve.

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