GODIVA - SWEET AS HER NAME - AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Almost Home believes that every animal deserves a loving home regardless of appearance, age, or physical limitation. We have come together to give animals in need the safe and happy life they all deserve. Almost Home Animal Rescue believes that no animal is expendable. Adopting a friend: The animals, lucky enough to find refuge with Almost Home, are all in loving foster homes. If you are interested in the possibility of giving one of the animals a new lease on life, please contact us. The contact information is listed at the end of each biography. What you need to do to adopt: If you would like to adopt a pet in need from Almost Home, basically, an application must be filled out. We will check two personal references and a vet reference. If you are approved for adoption, there is a trial period of about one week to make sure this is the animal for you and you are the person for the animal. Along with the trial period, a contract must be signed that basically states that if ever you cannot keep the animal that you must return the animal to Almost Home. Last but not least, a home check will be done. Meet & Greets: An approved application is required. This does not mean that you have to adopt but that you are approved to do so if everything works out. Since we are foster based, this limits the amount of people coming to our homes. They named me Godiva, and I suppose it fits. I’m soft, sweet, and meant to be cherished—like a fine piece of chocolate you’d never dream of tossing away. But somehow, somewhere along the line, I was. I don’t remember when it happened. One day I was loved—at least I think I was—and the next I was out in the world alone. My coat, once silky, grew dull with neglect. My body ached, and my heart carried a quiet fear: maybe no one would ever want me again. When the shelter took me in, I was trembling. Everything was loud and strange. But the kind people here gave me time. They healed my body, and slowly, they began to heal my spirit. Now, my fawn coat shines again, smooth as silk. And though I was once so scared, I’ve learned that with patience and gentleness, my heart will open wide but for some reason, I am now the longest resident at this shelter. I’m four and a half years old, 49 pounds of tender soul. I get along well with other dogs and would love a friend to romp with. When you take me walking, I might tug a little at first—I can’t help it, I’m eager to explore—but soon enough, I’ll match your steps, happy just to be near you. What I want is simple: a forever love. A home where introductions are kind, where patience is plentiful, and where my days are filled with trust, belly rubs, and the peace of knowing I’ll never be abandoned again. So, if you’re searching for something truly sweet, not wrapped in gold foil but wrapped in fur and devotion… here I am. My name is Godiva, and I’m ready to be yours. Sweet Kisses, Godiva *Guest Posting* *You can foster to adopt, foster or foster to adopt!* If you would like to meet your new best friend, contact the Adoption Coordinator at infoalmosthometn or 865-236-0830. To fill out an application, go to .almosthometn. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format. ADOPTION FEE: The adoption fee for a cat is $85. The adoption fee for a kitten is $100. The adoption fee does include the kittens being fixed and their rabies shot when they are old enough through one of our local vets. The adoption fee for a dog is $200. The adoption fee for a puppy is $250. The adoption fee does include the puppies being fixed and their rabies shot when they are old enough through one of our local vets. Mature pet adoption fees are sometimes reduced. The adoption fee for pure bred dogs and cats will vary due to health and age of pet. This helps support our ill animals and our mutts that get left in the system longer. We do reserve the right to change the fees higher or lower due to the circumstance of the animal but what was stated above are the usual adoption fees. Microchipped pets will have a higher adoption fee. Our adoption fees do not cover the cost of the vetting and care the animal has received with us and if it ever does, the money just goes back it to helping other animals in need.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:

  Short

• 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