Merlin

Pointer | Port Townsend, WA

YoungMaleMedium

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Meet Merlin

~~THIS IS A COURTESY POST. THIS DOG IS **NOT** IN THE CARE OF THE ALTERNATIVE HUMANE SOCIETY. PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE OWNER DIRECTLY AT [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HIM. THANK YOU~~This is Merlin. I Unfortunately need to find a great home for this boy. He can a little timid at first but warms up very quickly, he is so sweet and goofy and very affectionate.Unfortunately my first dog is very stressed and not doing well with the new addition. I thought a second dog would be good for her but its not working. My first dog has epilepsy and anxiety so the stress has been very bad for her. Despite proper/slow introductions. My first dog has been hospitalized for cluster seizures due to the increased stress of a new addition last week. I don't make this decision lightly. Merlin however is VERY good with other dogs, playful and happy. He's 1 year and  2 months old, 49lbs, neutered and up to date on everything. He is a pointer mix. He would make a great hiking buddy or running buddy. He has a lot of playful energy but also love to curl up for a movie.Merlin still needs basic training but walks well on a loose leash. He's truly a wonderful boy, just sadly not a fit for my situation. :Unknown with cats but I believe he could be very slowly introduced to them if they are somewhat confident kitties and he's given adequate time to decompress in his new home first.He's taken a little longer to warm up to my husband, but my husband is very tall and dogs tend to find him intimidating at first. He may be under socialized with men.I've had him 6 weeks now and cannot make it work any longer. He's very adoptable. My first dog is the issue here.

Adoption Process
1. Submit Application . We will only be calling applications that are a possible match for the dog 2. Interview The case manager of that dog will contact you by phone or email to set up a meet and greet,if you are a possible match for that dog. 3. Meet the Pet If you think you all are a good match, we may set up a home visit or the case manager will request pictures of your home. 4. Sign Adoption Contract DUE TO COVID 19- ALL ADOPTIONS AND MEET AND GREETS ARE BY APPOINMENT ONLY. WE CAN NOT ADOPT TO CANADA AT THIS TIME. 5. Pay Fee 6. Take the Pet Home All pets have a 10 day adjustment period for a home visit. AHS does not do same-day adoptions. We provide a form called a “Statement of Interest” for potential adopters to fill out. When completed, this form is reviewed by an AHS volunteer (the animal’s Case Manager) who will contact the potential adopter with any additional questions and arrange a meeting if it looks like a good match. those who look like a good match. Adoption fees for DOGS are: Puppies (up to age 18 months): $330 (plus $170 spay/neuter deposit) Adult (18 months - 8 years old): $250 Seniors (8 years and up): $190 (There is an additional $170 spay/neuter deposit for Adults/Seniors not already neutered/spayed.) Adoption fees for CATS are: $190 for kittens up to one year Adult cats over 1-7 year. $130 Seniors cats-8 and up. $100 Fee includes basic shots, spay or neuter, and microchip All cats are FIV/FELV tested

Contact
The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County
(360) 671-7445
[email protected]
https://alternativehumanesociety.com/