June - Saluki Greyhound / Mixed Dog For Adoption

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ck dog! Many shelters believe that black dogs do not photograph well, therefore they will not generate enough adoption interest AND I am a senior dog! Senior dogs are usually the least likely to get adopted and first to get euthanized if the shelter is overcrowded. Not tested with: Cats Not approved for homes with children or other dogs June is a 9 year old Saluki mix with moderate energy. She is very fit and active and does not fit the mold of a "regular" senior dog! She was recently surrendered by her owners when children were introduced into the home and she became fearful and anxious of them once they became toddlers and the noise increased. She would do best in an active home without young children because she is very nervous of them and will snap if she cannot get away from them and is cornered. She would also do best in a home with a confident owner as she is professionally trained and knows many commands, but needs guidance to continue her good manners. She needs to be the only dog in the home. This is a very nice dog - just not a dog for children and not a dog that enjoys being part of a 'pack.' She lived with her owners for 9 years and was only surrendered because the dynamics of the house have changed with the kids and she had to spend the majority of her time isolated from the kids. She loves to play with her favorite tennis ball and is both crate and house trained. She loves being mentally stimulated and is very smart. She is a great movie buddy and her dream night involves being snuggled up on the sofa with her companion. June is a sweet and playful dog who can't wait to get a new lease on life! Adoption Application: bit.ly/adoptrdr Adoption Application: bit.ly/adoptrdr Foster Application: bit.ly/fosterapprdr Adoption Process: In order to adopt, we require an adoption application. After you submit an application, if you pass the screening, we will contact you to schedule a phone interview. We will call your references, including your veterinarian and landlord (when appropriate). We will also conduct a home visit. After these steps are complete, you will be approved to adopt a dog. Please note this process takes 1-2 weeks so applications submitted when you are ready to bring a dog home within that time frame. You can meet our adoptable dogs at events, however, we cannot guarantee that dogs at events do not have pre-approved applicants meeting them there as well, so the application is the best way to start the process. Mission Statement: Forever true to “The Underdog”, Rural Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in shelters who are often overlooked for adoption or rescue. We save the dogs who are at most risk of being euthanized: the hounds, the black dogs, the seniors, the sick and the broken. We make a commitment to reserve a minimum of 50% of the dogs we save to The Underdog. Root For The Underdog! Rural Dog Rescue's home base is in Washington, DC. We adopt to the Washington, DC metropolitan area to include Maryland and Northern Virginia. We support several high kill shelters that euthanize in 72 hours and whose kill rate is 70% or higher in rural areas of Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina. Rural Dog Rescue also helps dogs in need in Washington, DC and Maryland. We are 100% volunteer and foster based and no salaries are paid. 100% of your donation and adoption fee goes to helping the dogs and cats of Rural Dog Rescue. Although we try to be as accurate as possible, Rural Dog Rescue cannot guarantee the breed or full-grown adult size of any of the dogs or puppies in its care. Because many of these dogs were found as strays or are the result of irresponsible, unplanned breeding, we do not know the dog's exact background and can only list breed and size by our best educated guess. If exact breed and size are important to you, please consider adopting a dog from a specific breed rescue. Our goal is for our dogs to be adopted by people who will love and care for them forever for who they are - no matter what breed and size they turn out to be! All dogs go to their new homes spayed or neutered, up to date on all shots, dewormed (although a second deworming may be required), started on heartworm and flea and tick preventative and sometimes microchipped.

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