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My name is Apache!

Posted over 11 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
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:

APACHE IS LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME

Apache is a beautiful, eye-catching 3 year old sable merle sheltie. He weighs 21 pounds and is somewhat shy but very sweet. Apache came to us from Tennessee where a group of shelties used for breeding were being kept in less than ideal conditions. Fresh Start Rescue in Tennessee put out a national plea for help and we were one of many rescues that responded.

Apache needs an adopter who is experienced with shy dogs because he never knew what it was like to live in a house or feel the affection of a human. His progress into this new life has been remarkable. He is inquisitive, enjoys the attention he is receiving from his foster mom, and he is even asking to go out when he needs to potty. And climb into his fosters mom’s lap and curl up with her for hours to receive hugs and kisses. We feel he will greatly benefit by the companionship of another well-established dog in his forever home to help him continue to move forward. An ideal home for Apache will be where he will not be left alone for long periods of time without human contact because he was so deprived of this his first few years. We do not know how he is with children so we are recommending that children in his forever home be at least over the age of 10.

Apache is neutered, micro-chipped, up-to-date on his vaccinations, and is heartworm negative. If Apache sounds like the right fit for your family, please read over our adoption requirements before submitting your application.

Apache’s wish for this Christmas season is to have his very own stocking hanging over the fireplace and where he will have a family to call his own, so let’s make his wish come true! If you would like to consider adopting Apache, please go to our website at www.mhcsr.org and fill out an adoption application.

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