Age: 6 months (as of Oct 2018)
Weight: 24.4 lbs (as of Oct 2018)
This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.
Meet Zack!
Zack is one happy boy! He loves squeaky toys, chew toys, balls, you name it! He's interested in dogs, cats, kids, and adults. Zack is a smarty pants - it took him only two tries to learn how to sit! He should be a great training buddy as he is treat and toy motivated. He is still a puppy, so he does have a bitey mouth when he plays. He also loves to chase, bark, and rough wrestle with other dogs!
He'll need house training, crate training and will need to learn to walk on a leash. We strongly recommend that all our dogs - and especially puppies - attend obedience classes because you get to learn commands together, and it offers an opportunity for confidence building and socialization for the dog, and it also helps to strengthen that ever-important bond between the dog and his human family. It’s lots of fun, too! A well-mannered, obedient dog will be welcomed most anywhere you take him. Though a fenced yard is an ideal place for your puppy to romp and play safely, if that’s not an option then lots of daily leash walks and opportunities to play off-leash in a dog park is the next best thing. A tired dog is a good dog! Dogs of all ages also benefit from mental stimulation – think puzzle toys and games. Puppies are a lot of work and require a strong commitment to teaching them obedience, socializing them with other dogs and people, playing with them and loving them to pieces. It takes a lot of time, energy and patience to bring up a puppy - and it’s totally worth it!
If you are ready for the cutest little bundle of joy to snuggle on your lap and travel to new places with you, submit your application for Zack today!
Medical Note: A littermate of this dog tested positive and was treated for demodectic mange while in the SOS program. This dog has also been preventatively treated and currently shows no symptoms of demodectic mange. Please note that demodex can have a hereditary component and/or flare up in any dog in times of stress (e.g., transport, transition to a new home, change in food, etc.). As such, the adopter is advised to discuss this condition and best next steps with their veterinarian. SOS recommends that dogs with a personal or family history of demodectic mange be kept on regular NexGard or Bravecto for flea/tick prevention for at least 3 months after adoption or until 18 months of age. Please see here for more information on demodectic mange:
http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/mange-demodectic-in-dogs/741
. Please check with your vet if you should have any questions or concerns about this condition, and discuss any concerns you may have with your SOS Adoption Counselor.
Medical Note: This dog tested positive for exposure to ehrlichia while in SOS foster care. This does not mean that this dog had ehrlichia. This dog is/has been asymptomatic while in SOS care and was preventatively treated with a 28-day course of doxycycline. Please see here for more information on ehrlichia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehrlichiosis_(canine). Please check with your vet if you should have any questions or concerns about this condition, and discuss any concerns you may have with your SOS Adoption Counselor.
Adoption Fee: $585 To apply to adopt this dog, please complete our adoption application at www.sosarl.org/aa
If not adopted beforehand, this dog is scheduled to attend the Always Adopt Super Dog Adoption Event on 11/3 in Matunuck, RI. To be pre-screened for this dog and all dogs attending that event, please apply directly with Always Adopt HERE.
**Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.
More about Zack *MEET ME AT AA!*
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Does not require a yard, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Obedient, Playful, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered
As a first step in the adoption process, we ask that you fill out an online application.
Once we receive this, one of our Adoption Coordinators will be contacting you for review. We are an all-volunteer organization. We do try to respond to each inquiry within 48 hours.
Other Pictures of Zack *MEET ME AT AA!* (click to see larger version):
