Bill-adopted

Bill has been in foster care for a few weeks: Here is what his foster Mom says about him:

Bill is a GREAT pup with such a happy-go-lucky attitude! He reminds me a bit of a goofy Tigger...super cute and super happy!

I have two boys, ages 3 and 6, and Bill is just fantastic with them. He LOVES to romp in the yard with my boys and my own dog, another younger pup.

I have seen no aggressive behavior with Bill, not even around food. My 3-year old loves to give our dogs ear rubs, and Bill is a happy participant! He's been so much fun running and chasing with my older son as well.

I've had him out on the leash ...he is curious, but no bad behavior. He is still very amused and amazed by common things...toilets flushing, vacuums, stairs...he's like a little explorer out to discover!!

He was gentle and calm for his first bath, fine in the van for his first ride, and settle in easily and sleeps well through the night..

SOMEBODY COME CHECK ME OUT! My name is Bill and I came here with my brother Phil. We look almost identical, but I'm the cutest! I'm just a puppy and I need to get out of this shelter! Don't get me wrong- they are really nice people, but I want to experience life with a family! I want to learn new things every day! Please come see me very soon!

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THIS ARKANSAS SHELTER IS CLOSING FOR 3 WEEKS: ALL DOGS MUST FIND A HOME OR FOSTER HOME IN NEW ENGLAND OR WILL BE EUTHANIZED. Please apply quickly, time IS of the essence.

Potential foster homes: please email: [email protected]

Potential homes, please visit: www.almosthomrescue.net and email your application to: [email protected]

All known information is listed here. If it is not listed here, then we do not know if this animal is good with cats or kids.

Before sending an inquiry, please read the How To Adopt Page & FAQ pages of our website. http:www.almosthomerescue.net. This dog is available unless it is marked as Pending. For PUPPIES: SEE BELOW

This dog is Urgent because the shelter it is in is in Arkansas and is overfull, therefore dogs and puppies alike are on the euthanasia list. Please do not ask local shelters to take this dog in, there are many reasons why they cannot. Please also do not send us nasty letters about why we euthanize, this is not our choice, we do not euthanize, but the shelters we work with do. We are a rescue and we pull as many of them as we have foster homes and funds for. We, like the shelter, do not have unlimited resources. Please, please: foster, adopt or sponsor a dog to help save their lives.

HOMES CONSIDERING PUPPIES MUST BE PREPARED FOR:

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES FOR POTTY TRAINING-THEY CAN ONLY "HOLD" IT FOR ONE HOUR PER MONTH OF AGE.

CRATE TRAINING FOR THE NEXT 10 MONTHS TO KEEP THEM FROM CHEWING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT.

SUPERVISION WITH CHILDREN, AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING.

SOCIALIZATION-A GOOD DOG MUST BE EXPOSED TO ALOT OF STIMULUS AS A PUPPY SO THAT NEW PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENTS DO NOT INTIMIDATE THEM AS ADULTS. THE MORE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES -IN AND OUT OF THE HOME- AS A PUPPY, THE BETTER.

HOMES THAT WANT TO HAVE GOOD DOGS, MUST BE PREPARED TO PUT THE TIME AND EFFORT INTO TRAINING A PUPPY. IT IS ALOT OF WORK!!! THEIR BEHAVIOR AND STAGES ARE EQUIVILENT TO A 2 OR 3 YEAR OLD CHILD. IT TAKES A FULL YEAR TO HAVE A CALMER, WELL ADJUSTED DOG! PLEASE DO NOT CONSIDER ADOPTING IF YOU HAVE NOT THOROUGHLY THOUGHT THROUGH THE PROS AND CONS OF A PUPPY...SO MANY PEOPLE END UP RETURNING THEM IN 3-5 MONTHS BECAUSE IT IS CHEWING, JUMPING AND HYPER. THIS IS NORMAL PUPPY BEHAVIOR.

PATIENCE, CHEWIES, SOCIALIZATION, SUPERVISION AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING IS A MUST!!