MIDNIGHT

Terrier | Granby, MA

Age : 4 YearsAdultMaleMediumBlack

About

Meet MIDNIGHT

Midnight arrived at TJO with some biographical information - he has lived with kids and cats before! While we know this about Midnight, we also know he is nervous in new surroundings and his new people will need to give him time to explore his new environment as he builds his trust with them. Once Midnight trusts his new family, we're pretty sure he will be a velcro dog.OTHER PETS: Midnight has lived with cats before, and while in the kennel relaxed when around other dogs. He played well with younger dogs, and respectfully ignored an older dog who did not have interest in play. [Likely (Must Meet First)]OWNER EXPERIENCE: [First Dog] KIDS: Midnight has lived with kids and cats before, during his eval he relaxed when interacting with dogs. He is comfortable with most handling (does not like hugs) and more interested in sniffing toys than playing with them. [Likely (Must Meet First)] ACTIVITY LEVEL: Midnight enjoys exploring with his eyes and nose while on walks, taking him for walks is a great way to build a trust bond and ensure he gets his exercise. While he did not show much interest in toys during his eval, he has lived with children before and will likely be more playful once he has settled in and built trust bonds with everyone. [Good Walking Buddy] VETERINARY CARE: [Routine] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Midnight bond with his new owners as well as help learn important cues and skills. [Minimal] GROOMING: Regular brushing will help keep Midnight's coat clean and matt-free, if some of her longer hair were to get matted, a professional groomer would be able to clip them out. [Routine Brushing / Professional Grooming]

Adoption Process
The first step is to fill out an adoption application, answering some basic questions about yourself and your household. This will help the adoption counselors facilitate the matchmaking process. Most adoptions take at least 45 minutes to one hour to complete. The Adoption Center is a busy place, so please be patient and allow yourself enough time for our process. THANK YOU! What we will need to know when you adopt a new companion: If you own your home, please bring some item of verification (tax bill, water bill, or mortgage statement.) Please also be sure to check your homeowner’s insurance policy. Some policies restrict coverage for certain dog breeds. If you DO NOT own your place of residence, please be sure the property owner will consent to have a pet on his/her property. We will verify with landlords over the phone before sending a new companion home, so please have the appropriate name and phone number available. Other pets already living with you will need to be up-to-date on vaccination. This is to decrease the risk of spreading infectious disease from one animal to another. It is important to understand that your new companion will be a member of your family. This can mean a 10-15 year commitment from you! Please bring along family members so we can make sure it will be a good match before you make a commitment. Also, if adopting a second dog, please bring your current dog with you---we can let them spend some time together and give you some suggestions on surviving the adjustment period. Please be sure you have considered the financial obligation involved in caring for a companion animal. This includes routine veterinary and emergency care, in addition to food, supplies and training. The adoption counselors can give you an idea of basic costs involved for each type of animal. Many animals adopted from shelters can require an immediate visit to the veterinarian. Because of the volume of un-vaccinated animals entering a shelter’s care, the risk of transmissible contagious diseases can be quite high. Kennel cough in dogs, and upper respiratory infections in cats are the two most common diseases that your newly adopted companion may experience. You must ask yourself if you have the financial means to care for your new friend, beyond the initial adoption costs. BEFORE YOU COMMIT!!!!! Please be honest with yourself about the actual time you have to train, groom, and exercise the companion animal you have chosen. Some things to consider: Do you work long or erratic hours? Do you like outdoor activity? Who will care for your pet while you travel? Will your pet be the appropriate size when he or she is full grown? When adopting into a home with children: Are you adopting to teach your child responsibility, or are your adopting because you have a responsible child? Are your children comfortable around the animal you’ve chosen? Will YOU still remain committed to this animal when the children lose interest? Take the time now to consider these things and find the best match for your lifestyle! We thank your for offering your home to a “pre-loved” companion. We hope he or she will be a wonderful addition to your family and your home!

Contact
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
(413) 781-1484
[email protected]
http://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com