Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Opie is one of our shelter fire survivors. He was originally part of a litter found in the woods by a good Samaritan. His foster mom says: "Opie is doing so well! He loves long walks, treats, playing with his toys and giving kisses. Opie is playful, but learning how to settle down inside. He walks very nice on a leash, is friendly to other dogs and is easy to redirect. After playing and tiring himself out, he loves to cuddle up and take a nap on the couch. Opie is crate and potty trained, and he sleeps all through the night. He is very bright, knows how to sit , wait, lay down and working on some other commands."
Notes: He is a little shy around men but warms up quickly (one of our male dog walkers walked him yesterday, and after a few treats, they were best buds!). His foster hasn't had any issues with resource guarding. She also thinks he would do well in a home with another dog. She says he is so good meeting other dogs and really follows their lead.
Opie had initially been adopted into a home with 5 children and then returned. The chaos and noise seemed to have made him anxious so now we are looking for a quieter home for him. We do not know how what he thinks of cats. Opie is about 9 months old and 45 pounds. Please help Opie find the loving family he is looking for.
Update: Opie tested positive for Ehrlicchia, a common tick borne disease similar to Lyme's. He is on a short course of antibiotic and is available for adoption. Any remaining meds can be sent home with him for completion. Opie is feeling great and is ready to go home with you!
We do NOT ship our animals. All adoptive families must travel to us to meet their adoptive dog/cat. Applicants must live within a 2 hour radius from Sparta/Andover (07871/07821).
Please understand that we are an animal shelter and thus unable to say whether the dogs are housebroken as they are not in homes.
If you are interested in adopting, we encourage you to please submit an application on our website today so that we can try and process and pre-approve any potential adopters prior to our next adoption event.
PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO SUBMIT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION. WE ONLY ACCEPT ADOPTION APPLICATIONS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. ANY OTHERS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Application link here: http://www.oscaranimalrescue.org/oscar-1-application.html
Adoption Process:
1.Fill out an application
2.Meet & Greet
3.Adoption contract & adoption fee
Opie's adoption fee is $375. This covers all their age-appropriate shots, spay/neuter, microchipping and vetting.
**If you are coming to an adoption event to see a certain dog/cat, please email ahead of time to make sure that dog/cat will be there that day. Please email 1-2 days before the event, as some animals are placed during the week and our list is constantly changing.
For a list of upcoming pet adoption events go to: www.OscarAnimalRescue.org
One Step Closer Animal Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE to the extent allowed by law. If you would like to make a donation to help us rescue more animals please send donations to PO Box 248, Sparta, NJ 07871. Please make your check payable to O.S.C.A.R.. Thank you for helping us save as many lives as we can.
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