Connor

Update 12/16/08: Connor is a GORGEOUS puppy, who weighs about 40 pounds at five months of age. He LOVES being around people, sneaking kisses and nudging you with his paw to request attention. Connor loves to cuddle, and his foster mom reports that he's well-socialized, and not fearful of new people or situations. He's ready to travel north - if only his forever family would find him soon!

Connor gets along fine with other dogs and cats. He loves to romp and play with his foster mom's resident dogs, and he generally ignores the cats, even if they're on the run. Connor has a medium energy level, and would do fine in a home where he got daily walks and some off leash playtime. He doesn't need to be run ragged all the time!

Connor is house trained, crate trained, and walks fairly well on a leash. He hasn't had much in the way of obedience training, but he seems easy to correct and eager to please. He hasn't met any children, but his foster mom thinks this sweet, affectionate puppy would do fine with kids.

Please ask about this handsome, loving pup today!

Notes from our partner shelter: Connor was rescued by our partner shelter in Arkansas, A volunteer saw him on the side of the road bleeding, he had been hit by a car. He was rushed to the vet and luckily he did not suffer internal injuries but his paw had been fractured. There is nothing that can really be done about this except give it time. He does keep his paw up but that doesn't stop him at all.

Connor is still a baby at only 5 months old and loves to play with the resident dogs.He is very laid back for his age. He loves to loved by people. When he gets excited he does not jump on you but sits beside you and gives you his paw trying to get your attention. He is completely house and crate trained. He does great with the resident cats. When he see's them he goes over and sniffs them. If they run he does not chase them. He doesn't mind if other dogs eat out of his bowl or chew on his toys. He is a very sweet dog and his foster mom in Arkansas will shed some tears when he finds his forever home. And by the way-Connor is gorgeous.

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.

This dog is Urgent because the Arkansas shelter where he/she resides is overfull. Please do not ask local shelters to take this dog in, there are many reasons why they cannot. Please also do not send us letters about why we euthanize, AHR does not euthanize, but the shelters we work with do. We are a rescue and we pull as many dogs 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.

FOR PUPPIES: 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!!

. We pay a Transportation Service from Arkansas to bring the dogs to New England. The adoption fee is $250.00 for altered dogs. $350. for unaltered puppies, with $100 refundable after spay/neuter. All Senior dogs 6 years or older have a reduced adoption fee of $200. This includes vaccinations, spay/neuter and transport from Arkansas to Maine. All dogs will be tested for Heartworm prior to adoption. Almost Home Rescue will process your adoption. Applications can be found at www.almosthomerescue.net and can be e-mailed attention of Christine: [email protected] for this particular dog.