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My name is Gage!

Posted 1 week ago

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Black Mouth Cur
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21118833-CLA-D-GAGE

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

*GAGE IS IN HIS FOSTER HOME IN MEMPHIS, TN AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO CT ONCE HE IS ADOPTED*

Gage is a 6-7 month old Shepherd/Black Mouth Cur mix pup weighing in at 40lbs. If you love the look and intelligence of a shepherd in a small package, do not miss out on handsome Gage! Here is his story: 

While rescuers were in North Memphis at a condemned and abandoned residence saving a momma dog and her 8 puppies, Gage walked up to the team and saved himself. Neighbors say they had never seen him before, so he was deemed abandoned. His foster mom was onsite and agreed to save him right before her eyes were swollen with tears. Gage jumped into the crate in the van like a champ. That was a sign to the entire team that he was ready to be saved and ok with their plan. 

Gage is sweet, calm, and very smart. He is also quick to learn new commands. He is very observant. If he was a human, his skill would be "reading the room." He walks well on a lead, knows the commands sit, come, off, and leave it. Most importantly, Gage knows what it is like to feel safe, have plenty of food and clean water, and to get lots of love from his people (and give it right back!). He is fostered with dogs ranging in age from 1-15 years and in size from 15lbs to 60lbs. He plays very well with all of the other dogs in his foster home. Gage, although a young puppy, takes cues perfectly from his pack as well as his people. He would enjoy the company of another well temperamental canine friend or would be happy focusing all of his attention on his person. But, keep in mind, Gage's favorite thing is playing chase with his foster siblings! His BFF is a sweet black female hound/lab mix.

The best home for Gage will have a secure physical fence. Another well-mannered dog would be fabulous to mentor this adorable baby dog. Kids over 10 and with excellent doggy manners would be fine.  A family with a flexible schedule is required to keep him on track with his house training. An excellent history of vet care for current or previous pets is required. A previous specific breed experience will be given preference.

Gage is neutered, microchipped, UTD on all shots, as well as current on heartworm prevention, and heartworm negative. His adoption fee of $600 includes the transportation to his new home in CT. New Beginnings Animal Rescue uses  a licensed and registered USDA transport company that will bring Gage to his new home. 

You can apply to adopt Gage here: https://newbeginningsanimalrescue.net/adoption-application   

T HANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A RESCUED PET!



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December 10, 2024, 8:48 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21118833-CLA-D-GAGE
Contact
Phone
Address
Branford, CT 06405

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Transport Process and Overview
When a dog is listed for adoption up North, all inquiries are forwarded to one of our two New England Coordinators. They will respond to questions, and send an adoption application to potential adopters if they are not able to access it online via our New Beginnings Animal Rescue website. Typically, once the inquiry goes beyond the initial questions regarding the transport process/time frame itself the potential adopter will have the option to submit their application for review. Once the completed application is received we will reply to the potential adopter via email just to let them know that we have received their application, we will begin processing it and will be in touch very soon. Most applicants will ask for references from us and they are typically provided by putting them in touch with previous adopters. We usually will receive anywhere between 3-10 inquiries per day depending on the number of dogs listed at the time. Once an applicant has had dialogue with one of the N.E. Coordinators and the references and background check are complete we will then verify the applicants references (2 personal, and if applicable, a vet reference). If everything checks out with the references provided, the application and contact information will be forwarded to our local foster home for final review, correspondence and approval. Our fosters are strongly encouraged to either contact the potential adopter via email or by phone just to ensure there are no unanswered questions or concerns on either side. If the foster parent feels good about potential adopter we will advise the applicant via email that they are approved and ask them to choose a pickup location from the Got Orphans Transport website. At that point, the transport would be booked for the first available date that is convenient to the adopter. Transport picks up locally on Friday’s @ 12:15pm at the Cracker Barrell in Lakeland, TN or the West Memphis, AR location on Friday’s @ 11:15am. The transport will make deliver to the majority of their Northern drop-off destinations throughout the day on Saturday and then the upstate deliveries will arrive on Sunday. Again, here are direct links to the Got Orphans Transport Route 1 and Route 2 schedules.
We prefer to use Got Orphans Transport for several reasons, Got Orphans runs two routes but one of those routes is only run every other week. They use an RV not a trailer that is pulled behind a truck, this ensures that the puppies/dogs are within reach during the entire trip. We encourage our fosters and adopters to follow the journey through the Got Orphans Transport Facebook page. The one way transport fee with Got Orphans Transport is $140 and this is included in our adoption fee along with all routine vetting, spay/neuter surgery, age appropriate vaccinations and One full year paid microchip registration through Home Again.

After the adoption is approved and we move forward in arranging transport, one of our N.E. Coordinators will compose and send the contract to the adopter for completion. She informs them of the payment process and that adopters must make the payment prior to the day of transport via Paypal or by check.

All animals, prior to being transported, must be out of the shelter for a minimum of two weeks. This two week time period allows enough time for symptoms to show if an animal has been exposed to any diseases. With a transport of sixty or more dogs per week, there cannot be any exceptions to this rule.

Health Certificate: All dogs boarding the transport must have an interstate health certificate from a local licensed veterinarian. This is NOT the same as a copy of the dogs vaccination record. The interstate health certificate must be dated within ten days of the animal’s arrival date. Please make sure to have a copy for the transport drivers upon boarding, they are required by the USDA to keep these certificates for one year. You may place up to three animals on a health certificate, as long as they are going to the same person and destination.

Medical Records: A copy of all medical records is to travel with the dog. Dogs boarding the transport are required to have the following: ***DHPP vaccine (puppies MUST have a minimum of 2 vaccines prior to travel) ***Bordetella (or kennel cough) Vaccine ***Rabies vaccine in puppies over the age of 14-16 weeks ***Negative fecal to include ALL worms, coccidiosis and giardia ***Flea and tick free- please check all animals before boarding transport.

Age Requirements: The USDA requires that all puppies must be at least 8 weeks old to be transported but our puppies are typically not available for adoption until they are between 10-12 weeks old. Again, puppies should receive a minimum of TWO vaccinations before traveling. It's recommended the second vaccine is given a week prior to the transport date. Puppies, especially small ones, are most susceptible to disease and illness, and while we do everything within our power to provide a safe, clean, healthy environment, exposure to an illness via an animal that presents symptom free is always a possibility & legitimate concern. The older the puppy, and the more vaccinations he/she has received, the more protected they will be.

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We hold weekly adoption events in various Petco, Petsmart and Hollywood Feed locations the Desoto, MS and Shelby County, TN area. Please check our Facebook weekly @ https://www.facebook.com/NEWBEGINNINGS11 for information on all local adoption events!

More about this rescue

New Beginnings Animal Rescue was established in 2011 in an effort to help reduce overcrowding in the local (Tennessee and Mississippi) shelters.

WE ARE A 501(c)(3) non-profit NO-KILL ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATION

We want our pets to have loving, permanent homes and will do all we can to match our pets with the right homes. Please let us know what you are looking for in your new pet – personality, activity level, and family members – so that we can help you find the perfect pet! Pet ownership is a commitment of many years, and you will receive many years of joy and love from your new pet. Please see our adoption application for more information.

Our organization also aims to promote the importance of spay/neuter to the public. We are a non-profit group whose sole source of funding is donations from the public. We are all volunteers who foster animals in our homes and are always in need of more volunteers. There are so many abandoned, abused, discarded pets that need our help, and there is never enough space or money to help them all.

You can find us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/NEWBEGINNINGS11

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