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Animal Profile: Freddo is a 12-year-old neutered male Australian Cattle Dog; despite his senior age he is in good health and enjoys daily 3-mile walks. Freddo has been through a lot of changes recently, losing his owner to cancer and being privately rehomed then "returned" after 36 hours. We are now assisting to help find Freddo a suitable home he can be patient with him as he transitions to a final placement. His current foster reports that he has some anxious tendencies including pacing in the first days to week in a new environment, and isn't attention seeking in that time. However once he settles in he is affectionate, loyal, gives great eye contact, and is a low-key and loving companion. Freddo would do best in a calm household with another balanced dog or as the only dog, and no cats or kids (though he has lived with both previously, in his older age a calmer environment is best). Freddo is house-trained, crate-trained, and knows basic commands.
Foster Notes: Fred has a friendly and sweet demeanor when meeting new people. He solicits pets and likes to lean on people even when first meeting and usually makes a great first impression. At the end of first week in foster, Fred would would seek out foster to cuddle and nap with, and was able to form a bond after the initial decompression period of ~5 days. In a relaxed state, he is very affectionate and attentive to his human companion. Fred is a physically fit and energetic. He walks very well on loose leash in familiar surroundings. He is able to do 2 to 5 miles a day of leashed walk in addition to play time indoors. He eats and drinks normally, and has had normal bowel movements in foster. Fred is not typically leash reactive to other dogs even when barked at. Fred enjoys exploring off leash in a fenced area with supervision. He is likely capable of and would benefit from an even higher level of activities and mental stimulation. Fred is crate trained and has been sleeping in closed crate at night without issues in foster.
​Adoption Info: The adoption fee is $150, which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, flea/tick treatment, deworming, and microchip with lifetime registration. Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as DGS is a 501c3 organization.
Animal History: Freddo was owned in Maryland; his owner lost her 8 year battle with cancer and the owner's family rehomed to a family in WA who determined he wasn't a good fit after 36 hrs. A friend of the family and foster for DGS took him in temporarily. He is being cared for in the Seattle area and DGS is assisting to hopefully find placement for this senior guy.
January 18, 2025, 8:19 pm
Animal Profile: Freddo is a 12-year-old neutered male Australian Cattle Dog; despite his senior age he is in good health and enjoys daily 3-mile walks. Freddo has been through a lot of changes recently, losing his owner to cancer and being privately rehomed then "returned" after 36 hours. We are now assisting to help find Freddo a suitable home he can be patient with him as he transitions to a final placement. His current foster reports that he has some anxious tendencies including pacing in the first days to week in a new environment, and isn't attention seeking in that time. However once he settles in he is affectionate, loyal, gives great eye contact, and is a low-key and loving companion. Freddo would do best in a calm household with another balanced dog or as the only dog, and no cats or kids (though he has lived with both previously, in his older age a calmer environment is best). Freddo is house-trained, crate-trained, and knows basic commands.
Foster Notes: Fred has a friendly and sweet demeanor when meeting new people. He solicits pets and likes to lean on people even when first meeting and usually makes a great first impression. At the end of first week in foster, Fred would would seek out foster to cuddle and nap with, and was able to form a bond after the initial decompression period of ~5 days. In a relaxed state, he is very affectionate and attentive to his human companion. Fred is a physically fit and energetic. He walks very well on loose leash in familiar surroundings. He is able to do 2 to 5 miles a day of leashed walk in addition to play time indoors. He eats and drinks normally, and has had normal bowel movements in foster. Fred is not typically leash reactive to other dogs even when barked at. Fred enjoys exploring off leash in a fenced area with supervision. He is likely capable of and would benefit from an even higher level of activities and mental stimulation. Fred is crate trained and has been sleeping in closed crate at night without issues in foster.
​Adoption Info: The adoption fee is $150, which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, flea/tick treatment, deworming, and microchip with lifetime registration. Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as DGS is a 501c3 organization.
Animal History: Freddo was owned in Maryland; his owner lost her 8 year battle with cancer and the owner's family rehomed to a family in WA who determined he wasn't a good fit after 36 hrs. A friend of the family and foster for DGS took him in temporarily. He is being cared for in the Seattle area and DGS is assisting to hopefully find placement for this senior guy.
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Meet the Pet
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Home Check
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Sign Adoption Contract
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Pay Fee
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Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
All potential adopters must complete the adoption application including veterinary and personal references. In addition, a home check may be required. Adoptions will not be approved without an in-person meeting with the adoptable dog and a volunteer or foster from the rescue organization. We reserve the right to refuse adoption to any person for any reason at any time. You can apply online at www.doggoneseattle.org.
All potential adopters must complete the adoption application including veterinary and personal references. In addition, a home check may be required. Adoptions will not be approved without an in-person meeting with the adoptable dog and a volunteer or foster from the rescue organization. We reserve the right to refuse adoption to any person for any reason at any time. You can apply online at www.doggoneseattle.org.
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More about this rescue
Dog Gone Seattle is a Seattle-based non-profit corporation established in 2013 as a community based organization and in 2017 as a non-profit corporation seeking to place homeless dogs in forever homes in the Seattle area. We take in dogs from high-kill shelters in California and Texas, as well as dogs from unfortunate circumstances in Washington and beyond. Our motto is Rescue, Respect, Repeat -- each dog in our care will get the veterinary and behavioral attention necessary promote a life long match.
Dog Gone Seattle is a Seattle-based non-profit corporation established in 2013 as a community based organization and in 2017 as a non-profit corporation seeking to place homeless dogs in forever homes in the Seattle area. We take in dogs from high-kill shelters in California and Texas, as well as dogs from unfortunate circumstances in Washington and beyond. Our motto is Rescue, Respect, Repeat -- each dog in our care will get the veterinary and behavioral attention necessary promote a life long match.
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