Mr Magoo-adopted

My name is Mr. Magoo. My foster mom says I am too special for words!!

No one is exactly sure how this happened, but I am completely blind (the vet said foul play). My foster Mom says while I need some considerations, I do way better than she expected I would do!! She says I am housetrained too...whatever that means.

I found my way to a backyard one day in Arkansas and they took me to the vet...the vet found a rescue to take me...and I am currently being fostered in Maine. I have been poked at, prodded, shaved, tested, shot, and given some nasty medication, but I am still here and happy to be!!!

My favorite toy is a pink sqeaking stuffed pig...I will even fetch it a few times...not as easy as it sounds, I have to go smell it's whereabouts before I can bring it back! I like to play tug of war for about one minute...I sound like alot of fun right? Well sometimes I am...but mostly, I like to sleep on the couch alot and give kisses to anyone who stops and asks for one.

I do really well with sound and feel, but I need a place with a fence ( I love to wander!!), without holes in the ground, obstacles in my way and too many stairs. Little kids and their toys would not be a good placement for me, however I do like them and am never grouchy with food/toys or anything else. I do pretend to be a watchdog sometimes...I like to bark when someone knocks on the door...but as soon as they talk to me, I wag my tail and look to sniff a hand.

They think I'm a pastel red merle heeler mix and I'm approximately 52 pounds (at least the last time I was weighed a few weeks ago). I'm about 2-3 years old according to the vet. I desperately need a permanent home with another dog to live with (follow around) and play with!! I am a very kind and gentle-natured boy.

I would need to be in a quiet home where furniture is always in the same place because consistency is key! Otherwise I will bump into everything and I can hurt myself.

I get along well with other dogs and I'm up to date on shots too! I was treated for heartworms and am all better now and am looking for a home!!!

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.