My name is Balto!

Posted 3 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Paws and Claws Humane Society

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Black & White or Tuxedo

Age

2 years 6 months old, Adult

Sex

Male

Pet ID

57502474

Hair Length

short

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

The name Balto symbolizes bravery, resilience, and nobility. Balto is associated with a courageous sled dog who delivered life-saving serum to Nome, Alaska during a diphtheria outbreak in 1925. That was 100 years ago! I’m not a sled dog. I’m a handsome black and white tuxedo adult male with white feet. I was found in NE Rochester, and I even though I was nervous at first about being in this big, busy shelter, I’m happy to be safe and warm. It’s cold and snowy outside. You won’t catch me pulling a sled through the snow! I’m a very friendly boy who loves to be petted. That gets my big purr motor going, and I might start chatting, too, to let you know that I’m happy. I also like to play some. If you’re looking for a `special serum` to get you through the winter – and the spring, summer, fall and the many years to come, Balto wants to be your boy! You’ll love my purring, chattering, and good-natured temperament! See you soon!

Adoption fee $100 + microchip fee $30 + tax

Rescue

Paws and Claws Humane Society

Contact info

Pet ID

57502474

Contact

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Phone

(507) 288-7226

info@pawsandclaws.org

Website

http://www.pawsandclaws.org

Address

3224 19th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Paws and Claws Humane Society (PCHS) is a non-profit, mostly volunteer organization that rescues and shelters homeless cats and dogs until they can be adopted into their “forever” homes. We want our clients to understand that adopting and animal is a lifetime responsibility and commitment to that animal.

All prospective adopters must show (at the time of adoption) a valid drivers license or other acceptable identification to verify their name, address, and age. Adopters must be 18 yrs of age. Children under the age of 12 years old need to be present at time of viewing shelter cats or dogs.

After submitting an application, there is generally a processing period of 1-3 days in order to complete all pre-adoption checks and paperwork before an adopter may take possession of the animal.

For full list of our adoption policies, please see: http://www.pawsandclaws.org/policies-faq-policies.php

Adoption application

https://www.pawsandclaws.org/wpweb/adopt/

Go meet their pets

We are located at 3224 19th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901 and our viewing hours are:
Monday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Sunday: Closed

For current adoption events, please see: http://www.pawsandclaws.org/news-events.php

More about this rescue

Paws and Claws Humane Society is committed to partnering with the community to shelter, protect, and seek adoptive homes for abandoned or lost companion animals.

We have served Southern Minnesota for over 30 years and we are the largest shelter in the 8 surrounding counties that does not limit the length of stay for the animals in its care.

Paws & Claws is funded completely on donations and fundraising events and receives no federal, state, county or city funds.We currently have nearly 900 dues paying members.

Paws & Claws has a community fund to help pay for the spaying and neutering of companion animals for those who cannot afford it.

We give over 40 tours and presentations annually, educating the public [including over 400 children] about proper animal care and the importance of spaying and neutering companion animals to help control the pet population in Southern Minnesota.

We have over 110 families that participate in the Guardian Angel Program [sponsoring animals] each month.

Paws & Claws will take in an injured animal and get the emergency medical care that it requires.

Local veterinarians in and around Rochester help Paws & Claws by providing over 145 free spay or neuters each year.

In a typical year the shelter will facilitate adoptions and provide care for over 600 dogs and cats.

www.pawsandclaws.org