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My name is George!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 4 days ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Interview

3

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
8 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
57328369

My story

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

Meet George, an eight month old Pit mix.

George was rather traumatized by the way he came to us. A man walked in claiming he caught him and needed to drop him off, when we informed the man we were completely full he became belligerent and told us he would be dumping the dog one way or another. The way to dog reacted it was immediately clear it was his dog, our hearts broke as he dropped the dog without a leash or collar by our front gate and walked away, the dog frantically chasing him and trying to get back into his car. His owner drove away leaving the dog cowering in pouring rain. George then saw a similar looking car and tried repeatedly to get into the car before hiding under it and evading staffs attempts to catch him. It took 15 or so minutes before staff managed to catch him, all three staff members and George were soaked to the bone.

Understandably it has taken a bit of time for George to come out of his shell after such a horrible first introduction to shelter life, but dogs are resilient, and George is no exception. We found George does best when he is around another dog to help him come out of his shell. He really enjoys playing with canine companions and is kind of a spaz. This boy is just a puppy at heart and will blossom with a bit of socializing and basic training. We expect him to be shy and a bit unsure when he goes into a new home environment so we recommend keeping a leash attached to him to make him easier to catch if needed as well as leash walking him at first so he doesn`t get scared in a backyard and run away. George has come incredibly far in the short time he has been with us so we think he will exceed expectations when in the right home. He just needs someone understanding.

This pet is available for adoption at the Yakima Humane Society adoption center. If you recognize this animal please contact the adoption center at 509-457-6854.

Did you know YHS lets local community members FOSTER TO ADOPT? That`s where you and the pet make sure you`re a good fit for one another by having a fun sleepover prior to finalizing your adoption. It`s a win-win for everyone! Just ask our front desk staff about how it works.

Interested in adopting this or another YHS pet? Please complete our adoption questionnaire found at: https://yakimahumane.org/adopt/apply/

Our adoption fee includes a lovable companion, spay/neuter, vaccinations and intestinal worming, flea/tick treatment, rabies vaccine (for pets over
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
57328369
Contact
Address
2405 West Birchfield Road, Yakima, WA 98901

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2.

Interview

3.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adopters tell us that our professional staff are warm, friendly, informative and patient as they assist adopters in finding a furever match. Our mission is to help you find a pet that meets your expectations and lifestyle. You’re invited to visit with a prospective pet in one of our "Meet N' Greet" rooms. We also offer "Meet N' Greets" for adopters wishing to introduce a current dog to a potential new playmate.

For more information regarding our adoption procedure, please contact our Adoption Department at adoption@yakimahumane.org.

Adoption Fees & Process
See current fees at www.yakimahumane.org
The adoption fees help offset the cost of evaluation, housing, feeding and medical care for the thousands of animals that need our help. We do our best to keep adoption prices reasonable while generating income to support our goal of caring for animals available for adoption until we can place them in a loving home. Adoption fees help provide medical care, food and shelter to the animals in our care.

What's Included
     •   Spay/neuter surgery
     •   Vaccinations & intestinal worming
     •   Flea & tick treatment
     •   Rabies vaccine (3-4 months and older)
     •   24PetWatch microchip & registration

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Yakima Humane Society Adoption Center
2405 West Birchfield Road, Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 457-6854
Open 6 Days a Week 10 - 5:00 pm; closed on Sundays & All Major Holidays.

More about this shelter

The Yakima Humane Society was founded in 1904, becoming an incorporated entity in 1906. We are a private, nonprofit animal welfare organization proud to be serving the people and animals of Yakima County for over 100 years. We practice and promote the humane treatment of animals through animal control services, pet adoption, humane education, information, referral and quality animal care.

Mission Statement
The Yakima Humane Society is committed to ending animal suffering and cruelty, reducing animal overpopulation, and educating the public regarding responsible pet ownership while promoting community kindness and commitment to their welfare.

Facts:
     •   We are an independent, nonprofit organization. We are not associated with any government agency, nor affiliated with any national organization.
     •   We are the only open admission animal shelter in the entire county. All pets are welcome here.
     •   We save more than 5,000 animals a year. With no time limits.

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