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My name is Meatball!

Posted 3 days ago | Updated 8 hours ago

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Cattle Dog
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21174641-N2024288

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
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:

Meet Meatball! This 7-year-old male heeler is as charming as his name suggests, and he’s ready to find his forever home. Meatball is the perfect blend of friendly and affectionate, but isnt clingy and is fine being independent when needed. He loves cuddling on the couch and following you around, but is also fine being left alone while you work or go out. He is a sensitive guy, very intune to peoples feelings, and requires a gentle hand. He loves to cuddle with his favorite blanket, and often is found laying on it around the house.
Meatball is calm and laid back, and so far hasn't reacted to anything. He is good with dogs, although he doesnt love puppies jumping in his face; he mostly ignores dogs vs plays with them. He ignores cats, chickens, horses, cows, goats, and everything else we have brought him around. He could live with other pets, on a farm, or as your only animal, he would do well in all situations. He rarely barks, so could live in an apartment or a house. He would be a great first time dog for someone, or for a seasoned dog owner looking for a calm and easy companion.
Meatball has a bit of arthritis in his hips, so his marathon running days are behind him. However he loves going for walks and hikes, and is great on and off leash. He is housebroken and crate trained, although he doesnt need a crate and can be trusted free in the home.
If you’re looking for a loyal, well-mannered, and affectionate companion, Meatball might just be the perfect match for you. Come meet him and see why this charming heeler is ready to be your new best friend!

Dogs are not placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We strive to find the perfect home for each animal. Applications may take up to 48 hours to process. All CAWS animals are fixed, microchipped, and vaccinated. His adoption fee is $200. If you are interested in adopting a CAWS pet, please fill out an online application at http://caws.org/adoption-application If you are interested in adopting a CAWS pet, please fill out an online application at https://caws.org/adoption-applicationJanuary 6, 2025, 6:41 am
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Contact info

Pet ID
21174641-N2024288
Contact
Address
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Since we make a lifetime commitment to any animal that comes into our program, we only adopt out animals to people in our area..

If you are interested in adopting a CAWS cat or dog, please fill out the online application at http://www.caws.org/application/, email adopt@caws.org or call 328-4731. For the most timely response applying online is recommended.

We respond as quickly as possible but as we are a volunteer based organization and do not have full time staff, we respond as quickly as possible.

Go meet their pets

CAWS does not have a conventional shelter facility - all CAWS animals waiting for adoption are in foster homes. The number of animals we can help find new homes for is closely linked to how many CAWS foster homes are available. For additional information regarding how you, too, can become a foster, please see our fostering page located on our web site!

CAWS volunteers bring cats and dogs to the PetSmart near 2100 South and 300 West in South Salt Lake on the third and fourth weekends of each month

We are also at the Sugarhouse PETCO (1165 Wilmington Ave) the first Saturday of each month.

More about this rescue

Founded in 1992 the Community Animal Welfare Society ( CAWS) is one of the oldest no-kill animal rescues in Utah. Over the last 20 years CAWS, our fosters and supporters have saved thousands of lives including over 600 last this year. As the largest foster home network in the state of Utah we focus on high risk pets in need of additional care and rehabilitation

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