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Color: Black/Tan
Size: 60lbs
Gender: Female, spayed
Age: about 8-9 years
Floor-friendly: Yes
Kid-friendly: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes
Cat-friendly: Yes
Jumps Fences: Not known to
Playful: Yes, she is a cuddler
Sleeps indoors: Yes, in her crate and sometimes next to the bed
Origin: Owner relinquish/shelter transfer
Special Needs: She has been treated for ear infection and has "farm dog" teeth, but is healthy
Health Concerns: As above, has been treated for nasty ear infections and dental exams, but overall healthy and happy
Heartworm Negative: Negative
Microchipped: AVID microchipped
Shots: DHLPP-C, Bordetella, Rabies
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Nellie and Cleo came from the same situation. A former breeder of several breeds had run into financial troubles. There were also severe medical issues. Somehow, all of the dogs had been left to their own devices for a long time and various mixes and purebreds were all running amok on the property. Between the cats and dogs, there were almost 200 animals, unspayed, unneutered. The owner was convinced to surrender most of the animals to help get them altered and sent to proper homes of their own. These old ladies were facing a bleak future due to their age. They were in pretty good physical condition, but hadn't had any medical care at all when they arrived. We have a soft spot for seniors, so they were welcomed into our home for life. If there are homes willing to adopt them, we are willing to let them live the spoiled and adored life they deserve. However, we understand that many homes are not interested in older dogs.
Nellie is a trip. She is so cuddly and loving and likes to have fun. She loves people and is very active and super happy dog. If you would love to be loved by your own special puppy in heart. Consider opening your home to Miss Nellie.
Would you like to be a sponsor?It only takes a $20 donation!
Remember, any of our dogs can have more than one sponsor!
Please fill out an Application if you are interested in adopting or would like more information about this dog. We receive a large number of emails asking if a particular home or situation is appropriate for a dog in our care. To evaluate this, we need you to fill out an application.
If you have questions about adoption fees and what the fees include, these questions will be answered in the Application information before you fill out any information about yourself. Applications will be responded to before any other inquiries.
We do thank you for considering adopting a dog through rescue and believe that by saving the life of a dog you show that you are a compassionate and caring person. Please remember that we are an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that receives no government funding and functions on proceeds from our adoption fees and private donations. Please respect the time our volunteer's take away from their family to do rescue and fill out an application before contacting us.
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