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We now have power and are thankful to our rescue partners for pulling some dogs in our time of need, and to Mercer County Animal Shelter for taking our cats for us.The shelter will remain CLOSED to the public until Monday, October 7, 2024 to allow us to deep clean our facility and assess damage due to some minor flooding in our adoption center.
Breed: Mixed breed
Sex: Male
Neutered: Yes
Age: 10 years approx
Size: Large (60 lbs)
Color: Tricolor
Coat: Smooth
Vaccinated: Yes
Heartworm Test: Negative
Children: OK with older children 7+ years
Other Dogs: Not suitable for a home with dogs
Cats: Not suitable for a home with cats
Walking: Walks well on the leash
Notes: This handsome boy is around 10 years old and 59 lbs. He loves to go for a run in the play yard. His “zoomies” are adorable especially with his happy wiggles! He has done well with every adult and child that he has met. The children were around 7+. Once he feels safe with you he is an absolute cuddle bug. Baxter will likely hog up the couch or your bed wanting to snuggle. He walks well on leash and enjoys to go for walks. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, negative for heartworm and has been dewormed. He has NO adoption fee.
Sponsored Adoption
Someone has donated the adoption fee to help find this dog a homeThis dog has been available for 116 days
If you are interested in Baxter phone 276-988-5795 for an appointment or stop by to meet him at Tazewell County Animal Shelter, Bluefield, VA.
Still available for adoption on this date: Jun 10th, 2024
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.
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ONE BY ONEOne by one, they pass by my cageToo old, too worn, too broken, they say Way past his time, he can’t run and play They shake their heads and go on their way A little old man, arthritic and sore It seems that I am wanted no more I once had a home, I once had a bed A place that was warm, and where I was fed Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn’t belong I got in their way, my attitude wrong Now I sit in this kennel, where day after day The younger ones are chosen and taken away When I had come to the end of my rope You saw my face and again I knew hope You saw past the grey, the legs wobbly with age And felt I deserved life beyond this cage You took me home, gave me food and a bed You gently stroked my poor tired head We snuggle and play, you talk to me low You love me so dearly, and make sure I know Although I have lived most of my life with another You outshine them with a love so much stronger I promise to return all the love I can give To you my dear friend, as long as I live I may be with you for a week, or for years We will share many smiles, and a few tears When the time comes, that God deems I must leave I know you will cry and your heart it will grieve When I arrive at the Bridge all brand new My thoughts and my heart will still be with you And I will brag to all who will hear Of the person who made my last days so dear. |
For animals that have not been spayed or neutered: adoptions are open to residents of Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County. If an animal is already spayed or neutered then it is available to be adopted by anyone (even out of state residents). Phone to check that the dog is available and what paperwork is required from you.
Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it. We will not keep a dog for you after its "available" day.
- Adoptions are on a first come, first served basis.
- If you have other dogs, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
- If you have children, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
- Always discuss with all household members before adding a new pet into the home.
- Residents of Tazewell County and adjacent counties (Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County) may adopt pets from Tazewell County Animal Shelter with proper identification required.
- To adopt a dog you must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must provide a picture ID/driving licence with a current address at the time of the adoption.
- If you rent, we do require permission from the landlord that you are able to have that particular pet.
- Each pet is required to be vaccinated for rabies within seven days of adoption, if it is four months of age or older. Rabies vaccination is required for each pet, upon turning four months of age.
- Every new owner of a pet adopted from Tazewell County Animal Shelter shall have the pet spayed/neutered within thirty days of the pet turning six months of age, or within thirty days if the pet is over six months of age.
- Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving Virginia.
- Return of the proper paperwork (sterilization and rabies certificates) is required within seven days of sterilization.
- State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.
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