Jax has been adopted! 03-18-2014
Jax was rescued from a high-kill shelter without a minute to spare. This little spitfire is nearly deaf, with a vision impairment, and about a year and a half old, but please don't let his disabilities get in the way of your learning about this great boy! He LOVES life and acts just like any puppy should. He's a very active, happy, 17 pound pup who knows his way around the kennel like a pro and loves to play with toys. He is a real cutie with a personality to match; his disabilities do not seem to slow him down in the slightest. Jax loves his doggy toys- he finds them lying around, picks them up, puts them in a pile on his bed and proceeds to play with them.
Jax has told us that he would do best with a gentle big dog - his favorite foster buddy was a German Shepherd. We have taken him to the eye specialist who thinks he has some vision but not a lot and that there is nothing surgery could do for him to gain any meaningful sight. He sees well enough to take walks through the neighborhood (he sees curbs and still objects just fine) and he can hear high pitched noises, such as a whistle. While walking, volunteers occasionally whistle to let him know they're right there with him. He shows his appreciation with a little gallop in his step.
The minimum adoption donation for adults is $375 and the adoption donation for puppies is $500. This amount only partially covers the cost of veterinary care, boarding fees, and other miscellaneous expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is tax deductible when permitted by law. The adoption donation provides that all dogs will be spayed or neutered, receive current vaccinations, and are microchipped. If not, arrangements will be made on an individual basis ( i.e., puppies who will need to be altered by 6 mos old). Special consideration may be given to those willing to adopt older dogs or dogs with physical problems.
