Vixen (AKA Vic)

Australian Shepherd | Stillwater, NY

Age : 2 Months 24 DaysBabyMaleLargeGreat Pyrenees

About

Meet Vixen (AKA Vic)

**Vixen has an ADOPTION PENDING.  We, therefore, will not be processing any additional applications for him** Meet Vixen (aka Vic), Clark, & Macho. Beyond adorable, these pups are survivors.  They came from a backyard situation enduring winter temps (at a very early age), along with 16 other puppies. They had to have (and do have) a strong will to live and appreciate everything they are now experiencing – warmth, good food/full bellies, lots of love, and good medical care (deworming, age-appropriate vaccinations, and flea/tick preventative).  Right now (1/16), our best assessment is that they are about 9 weeks old.  As for breed mix, honestly, we do not know – the listing is a best guess only (based on discussions with our vet) – so, NO GUARANTEE.  Likewise, as to ultimate size, we believe that Macho and Clark will be medium in size when full grown and that Vixen will be larger (and appears to have a larger, fluffier breed in his mix) – again, NO GUARANTEE AT ALL ON BREED MIX OR ULTIMATE SIZE. Re personalities, these pups are a hoot – active, happy, & social!!  As for Vixen (aka Vic), our fluff ball is smart, quick, loving and playful. His favorite things to do, you ask – well, that would be digging through the toy box and keeping the toys away from his foster sister. It's a game that goes on all day. Also a favorite are safari walks in the back yard where you can pick up treasures like leaves and twigs and an old ball from prior play times.  The cold weather is no issue for Vic - 32 degrees is perfect playtime weather. He has a thick undercoat that keeps him warm. However, he will attempt to lounge by the fireplace if you give him a moment as well.  If you are looking for an active, social, smart, fun pup, Vic could be your man!  (And, an extra plus – Vic and his sibs are crate trained.  Potty training is also going great, and they sleep through the night [although they are early risers].) _____________________________________________________________________________ **If you are seriously interested, YOU NEED TO APPLY (AS DESCRIBED BELOW). Also, a follow-up email to our adoption committee at [email protected] is strongly recommended. ______________________________________________________________________ To pursue adoption, please register on www.safeatlast.net.  (Click Register on the left-hand side of our homepage.)  When you receive your password on your email account, please log back on to our website to complete the SAFE AT LAST on-line adoption application.  (Click Forms/Application on the left-hand side of our homepage and select the Adoption Application.) Once we have your completed application, if we feel you are a good match, we will contact you by email (So, please check your SPAM.)  Our process is straightforward but involves a phone interview, reference checks and a home assessment.  An adoption fee of $450, and a refundable $35 spay/neuter deposit (required by NYS law), also apply. YOU CANNOT MEET THE PUPS UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED TO ADOPT.  WE CANNOT CONSIDER YOU UNTIL YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE FULLY FILLED OUT SAFE AT LAST ON-LINE ADOPTION APPLICATION.  Delay in submitting your application will put you behind other potentially suitable applicants.  Ultimately, approved adopters will be required to go to the foster home to complete the adoption (in Schoharie or Albany County). (We will not respond to generic "check the box" petfinder inquiries.)   NYS Rescue Registry No. RR 087

Adoption Process
The adoption process will begin with an extensive adoption application, accessible on our website. In addition to a series of questions (e.g., to ascertain the adopter's likes/dislikes, lifestyle, and general suitability), the application will require, among other things, a veterinary reference and two personal (non-family member) references. In lieu of a veterinary references, we will require 3 personal references. We will also require submission of digital photos of home and yard, as well as a home visit. Approved adopters will be required to take their pup or dog to the vet within 7 days of adoption. Each animal adopted from Safe At Last will go home with a medical booklet, complete with all details of vetting done prior to adoption, with explicit instructions as to the follow up required. All animals will be UTD with all age appropriate shots prior to adoption, and barring any health reasons that would preclude it, they will be placed on topical protection for fleas/ticks, and based on age, also started on heartworm preventative (or provided with the first dose). Any animals older than 4 months will be spayed/neutered before adoptions. For animals under 4 months old, the adoption contract will require spay/neuter by the time the animal is 6 months of age. We will require proof of same and will assign one of our members to have the task of following up on proof of spay and neuter. Under the contract, the adoptive family will not "own" the animal until we have received proof of spay and neuter. Failure to have the surgery performed will allow us, under the contract, to reclaim the pet.

Contact
Safe At Last Animal Rescue
[email protected]
safeatlast.rescuegroups.org