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ie mom, Kara, was taken in from a shelter last year and gave the rescue quite a story when she fled her foster's home. Luckily, the great rescue people were able to get Kara. Me and my siblings were born 2 weeks later- some even on Valentines Day! I was adopted out last year but unfortunately my humans were unable to keep me.
Training: My foster mom has taught me sit, down, stay, watch, touch and off. I learn very quickly so I'm sure there will be many more and I'll start formal training very soon. I also am working on clicker training. I just know when my foster mom clicks it, I get a treat after I do what I'm told.
I know these commands very well: Sit and Down. I have to sit to get my leash on and off. I also sit, down and stay when it's time to eat!
Potty training: I still have an accident here and there but it's rare.
Crate training: I'm used to being in a crate when my foster humans are gone during the day and at night. I do very well in it because I get special treats when I go in!
Leash-walking skills: I am not a puller (with my harness) unless I see something I want to further investigate.
Extra info about me: I'm a very sweet girl who loves to give kisses once I warm up to you but can be shy at first. I'm a bit specific about humans and other dogs. I haven't figured out those things called kids yet so it's probably best I not go into a home with them. I live in a foster home with another dog, cats and even a rabbit and don't bother any of them except I like to "herd" the rabbit back to her cage sometimes.
I'm independent and my foster mom says since I have border collie in me, I'm very smart. Therefore, I'm told I'll need an experienced owner who will ensure I stay focused. Otherwise, I'll think I can rule the roost.
I really love: Playing. Stuffed toys with squeakers. Treats when I'm being a good listener. Bones or toys stuffed with wet dog food or peanut butter. Giving kisses. Doggie puzzles.
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About Our Rescue Group:
The St. Mary's Animal Welfare League is a nonprofit, rescue organization that specializes in the rescue, care and placement of abused, neglected and homeless companion animals. Our animals are vaccinated, microchipped, spayed or neutered and receive medical treatment before being placed in carefully selected homes. We strive to educate the community in areas of humane education and responsible pet ownership as well as helping to control the pet overpopulation in our area by promoting the spaying and neutering of all companion animals.
===Come Meet Our Pets:
Come meet our cats every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at Petco in California Maryland.
We also have a cat facility in Callaway. The Cat Castle Rescue Center is located in the Callaway Village Shopping Center and is open every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.
Please contact info@smawl.org for appointments to meet our dogs.
===Our Adoption Process:
It is the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League’s policy to attempt to place each of our rescued animals in a home that is well- suited to their needs. Once an animal is placed from our rescue, the animal cannot be sold, given away or otherwise transferred. If the adopter is, at any time, unable to keep or continue to maintain the animal for any reason, the animal must be returned to the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League.
We work hard at matching our animals to adopters, so they may end their search for a loving, permanent home. Temperament, special needs and personality are all factors in our placements.
===Step #1
The Adoption Application
The initial step in our adoption process is the Adoption Application. This can either be done online or in person. The Adoption form must be filled out completely including vet references and two personal non-family references. Your application will be reviewed and your references will be contacted. We contact your veterinarian to ensure that your current or recently deceased pets were properly taken care of---this means being current on all vaccinations and spayed or neutered. In order to speed up the process, please contact your veterinarian and let them know to expect our call.
===Step #2
Personal Interview You will be interviewed by a SMAWL Board Member or Volunteer either through phone, email or in person. This is an opportunity to learn more specifics about you, your family, your pets and the type of pet you are looking for. At this time, we may suggest that you consider a different animal---one that we may feel might be more acceptable for your situation. If you are completing your application in person, this will most likely be done at that time of completion.
===Step #3
The Home Visit If all goes well with the application verification, we will schedule a home visit. A home visit is required to ensure that your home is everything you say it is on the Adoption Application. It needs to be a suitable safe environment for your new pet. All pets and family members should be home at this time.
===Step #4
Meeting Your Potential Adoptee Once the Application has been reviewed and all references checked, arrangements will be made for you to meet with the animal you wish to adopt, either through the foster parent or the animal’s Case Manager. As a courtesy to our foster families, we do not ask them to show their animals to individuals until we have completed the application approval process. If you have other animals, we recommend a neutral meeting place, such as PETCO or a local park to ensure the animals are compatible outside of their own territory.
===Step #5
Finalizing The Adoption Once the adoption has been approved, we will contact you to finalize the adoption. You will need to sign the contract and pay our adoption fee. (Young Dogs Under 1 =$300, Dogs over 1 = $250, Young Cats 2 years and under =$125, Older Cats over 2 years = $75)
Foster to adopt over a two week period may be available on a case by case basis.
Any applications received for adoptions from beyond St Mary's county line, will be subject to additional terms and conditions available on request.
Please Remember: Our entire organization is staffed by volunteers. We have NO paid staff. Our volunteers must work your application around their business and personal lives. We do our best to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 days, and most of the time we are able to respond within 1 day. Please be patient and thank the volunteers you meet for their service to our community’s homeless pet population.
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We Serve the Following Cities, Towns, and/or Counties:
We serve the Southern Maryland area.