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11/9/2014 7:01 PM
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Shepherd / Hound / Mixed (short coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Baby : : Large
Kris Highway *LOCAL* needs a caretaker or foster! Won't you consider helping him get a new start?
Age: 5 Months (as of 12/08/21)
Weight: 10.9-15.6 lbs (as of 9/21/21)
Location: RI
This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped. Did you feel love at first sight for Kris Highway? This absolutely adorable litter is four males (Johnny, Waylon, Willie, Kris) and four females (Laney, Allie, Journey, Corri). We are thinking they are a shepherd/Hound/Bulldog mix. Their mom, Ava Highway (also available for adoption from SOS), was found as a stray who delivered her puppies under a shed in a lumber yard. A neighbor found them and took them to a caring rescue.
Kris is settling into life with a loving foster family here in New England and doing great! He is crate trained, almost fully house trained, and working on walking on the leash and doing good but needs a little more practice.
He is friendly when meeting new people or
dogs,
but don't know how he is with cats. Kris has met teenagers and was gentle and playful with them, but does get excited and may jump, and thus don't recommend him for a family with young children.
His favorite ways to play with other dogs include wrestling, chase, bitey-mouth, and with toys. Kris is a pretty quiet guy, but you may hear him bark while playing. He seems to have a moderate activity level and is happy to chill at times. He is
also calm in the car and would love to join you for an adventure.
We recommend that you and Kris sign up for some dog training classes together, ideally in the first 60 days or so of bringing him home. Group training classes are a great way to reinforce important skills, learn some new tricks, and get some quality socialization time with other furry friends.
If you felt love at first sight for Kris Highway, don't wait to apply for him 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.
Adoption Fee: $585
To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website: www.sosarl.org/aa/
**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 Kris Highway *LOCAL*Good with Dogs, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Does not require a yard, Cratetrained, Plays fetch, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Playful, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Even-tempered, Gentle, Goofy
As a first step in the adoption process, we ask that you fill out an online application.
Click Here for Our Adoption 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 Kris Highway *LOCAL* (click to see larger version):
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