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Meet Smokey! He's just under 2 years old, and needs a home without cats or small animals.
He loves to play and LOVES to swim. He is 100% water dog. He would stay in a pool or lake for hours if allowed.
He knows the sit command. He has a habit of jumping on people in happy greeting, so will need some gentle positive training to learn that there are better ways to greet new people. He did completed an obedience course and has also has gone to doggie daycare 3 days a week in his previous home.
He plays well with dogs his size, is very social. But DOES NOT play gently enough for small dogs and doesn't like cats at all. He doesn’t have food aggression with smaller dogs, but he will growl if they get too close to a toy that he has claimed as his own.
He is crate trained during the day, prefers to sleep in his bed with his human(s) at night. He loves to run, so a big, securely fenced yard is needed. He loves to go on walks, (and would probably LOVE hiking/camping) but if he gets loose he is a runner, so until he reliably masters distance recall, a leash and firm grip is absolutely necessary outside of a fenced area.
Meet Smokey! He's just under 2 years old, and needs a home without cats or small animals.
He loves to play and LOVES to swim. He is 100% water dog. He would stay in a pool or lake for hours if allowed.
He knows the sit command. He has a habit of jumping on people in happy greeting, so will need some gentle positive training to learn that there are better ways to greet new people. He did completed an obedience course and has also has gone to doggie daycare 3 days a week in his previous home.
He plays well with dogs his size, is very social. But DOES NOT play gently enough for small dogs and doesn't like cats at all. He doesn’t have food aggression with smaller dogs, but he will growl if they get too close to a toy that he has claimed as his own.
He is crate trained during the day, prefers to sleep in his bed with his human(s) at night. He loves to run, so a big, securely fenced yard is needed. He loves to go on walks, (and would probably LOVE hiking/camping) but if he gets loose he is a runner, so until he reliably masters distance recall, a leash and firm grip is absolutely necessary outside of a fenced area.
After you complete an application, there are several things that we will do:
1. We will check your personal references. Please be sure to list two personal references and include a phone number and an email address. (form asks for one; but I like two)
2. If you do not own your place of residence, we will call your landlord or leasing office. Please check with them first to learn about their pet policy.
3. We will call your veterinarian for a reference. We are looking for a history of annual exams, vaccines maintained routinely, annual heartworm tests and monthly preventatives. We require the following:
* All pets in the home must be spayed or neutered.
* If your pet is not up to date on vaccines, please do not submit the application until you have scheduled an appointment with the vet to get your pets current on their vaccines.
4. If you are a 1st-time pet owner, please include the name and phone number of the veterinarian you plan to use.
5. Be sure to call your Vet(s), giving them permission to speak with us.
6. We may need to do a home visit prior to approving your application, or post-adoption.
If these policies and practices are not acceptable, please do not apply.
The application process....
After you complete an application, there are several things that we will do:
1. We will check your personal references. Please be sure to list two personal references and include a phone number and an email address. (form asks for one; but I like two)
2. If you do not own your place of residence, we will call your landlord or leasing office. Please check with them first to learn about their pet policy.
3. We will call your veterinarian for a reference. We are looking for a history of annual exams, vaccines maintained routinely, annual heartworm tests and monthly preventatives. We require the following:
* All pets in the home must be spayed or neutered.
* If your pet is not up to date on vaccines, please do not submit the application until you have scheduled an appointment with the vet to get your pets current on their vaccines.
4. If you are a 1st-time pet owner, please include the name and phone number of the veterinarian you plan to use.
5. Be sure to call your Vet(s), giving them permission to speak with us.
6. We may need to do a home visit prior to approving your application, or post-adoption.
If these policies and practices are not acceptable, please do not apply.
We have Adoption Days on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 179 Chris Way in Somerset, Kentucky from 12-4 pm EST, in addition to community-based special adoption events. You can also make appointments to meet the animals by calling 606-451-2367.
We have Adoption Days on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 179 Chris Way in Somerset, Kentucky from 12-4 pm EST, in addition to community-based special adoption events. You can also make appointments to meet the animals by calling 606-451-2367.
More about this rescue
The Somerset-Pulaski County Humane Society is a designated 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Our mission is multi-faceted, focusing on the areas of:
* Prevention of animal cruelty
* Community education regarding proper care and treatment of animals
* Promotion of spay/neuter programs
* Encouragement of pro-animal legislation
* Pet Rescue & Adoption
The Somerset-Pulaski County Humane Society is a designated 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Our mission is multi-faceted, focusing on the areas of:
* Prevention of animal cruelty
* Community education regarding proper care and treatment of animals
* Promotion of spay/neuter programs
* Encouragement of pro-animal legislation
* Pet Rescue & Adoption
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We'll also keep you updated on Wingo's adoption status with email updates.