ATLAS - SHEPHERD / TERRIER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed. Atlas may be the runt of his litter, but no one told him that! At 13 weeks old, he’s a confident, clever little pup who greets the world with a wagging tail, a fearless heart, and the swagger of someone who knows he’s adorable. He just hit a growth spurt, so we estimate he will be 60-70 lbs. Atlas was the first of his siblings to explore, to learn “sit,” and to show off his personality. He's SO Smart! Give him a treat and he can learn a new trick in under 5 minutes. He currently knows: sit, stay, lay down, touch, shake and spin at 13 weeks old! This tiny-but-mighty boy is the ultimate explorer—hence the name Atlas! He’s especially fond of playtime with rolling toys and has a playful little growl that friends say sounds just like baby Simba. He’s got a high energy level and will thrive in a home with plenty of activity, toys, and interaction. A fenced yard isn’t required, but it would be a big plus for this zoomie king. Atlas has been working on potty training and is picking it up so quickly! He's 99% potty trained now. He's a quick learner, so he's also used to sleeping in a crate at night and quickly learning boundaries (like what he can chew on and what he can’t.) He is always the first of his siblings to approach a new dog, all tail wags and ready to say hi! He would LOVE to have a doggy sibling in his forever home, but this is not required. As a typical puppy, he can be pretty mouthy so he may need some redirection when playing with kids and he responds well. He has not been tested with cats. Atlas had a tough start to life, earning a few battle scars and a survivor’s spirit after his mama (a struggling stray) had difficulty caring for her pups. But you’d never know it now—he’s living proof that the smallest pup can have the biggest heart. If you’re looking for a best friend who’s ready to explore the world with you, Atlas is your guy. If you are interested in Atlas, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - pethavenmn/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/ The adoption fee is $550. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.

• Physical Attributes

  Altered

  Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations