TANGO - AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Tango! Sweet Tango was found with two brothers fending for themselves in a very rural area. They were caught with a humane trap and brought to safety. Tango arrived with some injuries on his neck and while we were getting those treated, it was discovered he had a high grade heart murmur. An echocardiogram showed he had a pulmonary stenosis, a deadly defect that would need to be fixed. So this boy had heart surgery and is now going to live a long and healthy life! Tango is about 9 months old and just under 40 lbs. His pictures make him look bigger than he really is. He is super sweet and affectionate. He loves people and his favorite thing is to be around you and go everywhere with you. He is a super snuggler on the couch and in bed, where he makes an excellent sleeping partner. Also- he is house trained!! He is a gentle boy and he is just learning about the world. He does not know much of anything but is eager to learn. So, in the home, he may stand on your coffee table or try to swipe something from the kitchen counter. But he is a fast learner, food motivated and eager to please: can already sit and get down on command. Tango's main issue is that he has pretty severe confinement anxiety anxiety so can not be crated when left alone. We are looking for a family where someone is home most of the time and is willing to work with him on this long term. He does, however, do well when left alone for short periods of time not confined- he does not have destructive tendencies which is great - particularly if he is with the resident dogs at his foster home. They snuggle up in a window sill together and wait for mom to get home together. We would recommend kids over 12 only - just because he is so inexperienced in life. And no cats, he is not a fan of those feisty felines! Tango is a little gem in the rough. He is fixed, vaccinated and chipped. His adoption fee is $450. We cover the medical to prepare the pet for adoption and the adopt donations go directly to cover those costs and range from $295-$495. Thank you for stepping up to save a life! To expedite to meet with this dog, please go to our site at .savinggreatanimals and fill out an application. We look at the first applications to arrive, so we hope to hear from you soon!

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	6 foot
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Yard Required Housetrained Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No