Ready For Adoption After 1-15-2025
Merlot, an 8-year-old beauty with white fur dotted with orange spots and a tail (!), is one of the
Louisiana 18. When she arrived at her foster home in Denver last May, not only was she heartworm positive, but she had intestinal worms and a UTI. Her teeth are in bad shape, and they must all be removed (NBRAN will be covering this expense). She will be so happy to be free of pain and a mouth full of infected teeth! She will have no eating restrictions once this life changing procedure has been completed. She was confused by her new surroundings and subdued in demeanor, but Merlot quickly blossomed in her new environment with her dog pals, Charlie (dachshund) and Milo (duck tolling retriever mix), and foster mom.
Though she ate her meals off the floor at first, wasn’t sure what a dog bed was and didn’t know that relieving herself inside was against the rules, she gradually figured things out and began to enjoy all the comforts of living in a home with a human and canine family. With the help of medication, her intestinal worms and UTI cleared up.
She tolerated her heartworm injections well—though, as a typically high-energy Britt (affectionately known as Cuckoopants and Mistress of Mayhem), was less tolerant of being confined! She prefers to hang out on the dog bed or by your feet. She is not a fan of the crate as she has spent her entire life being confined.
Despite Merlot’s sad beginnings and the abuse and neglect she suffered for years, she is an incredibly sweet girl with a lighthearted spirit. She enthusiastically greets her foster mom by jumping on her legs and nipping under her neck with love kisses. She loves getting brushed and all the scratches. Most of all, though, she loves people—and they love her back. All the veterinarians who have treated her are unanimous in their praise. PLEASE give this girl a chance..she will be your perfect companion.
The adoption fee for Merlot, who lives in Aurora, CO is $350, which helps offset our vetting and allows NBRAN to rescue more of these wonderful family members. If you are interested in making Merlot a part of your family, please complete the on-line application by visiting www.nbran.org .
Your state coordinator/volunteer will conduct a phone interview, home visit and vet check as part of the approval process. Once all 3 have been approved, we will begin the matching process.
Merlot is NOT eligible for transportation. She must stay in the local area as her cardiologist and dentist are here. If there are special circumstances, this can be discussed.
December 3, 2024, 11:05 pm
