Columbus OH 43219
Meet Malcolm! Malcolm is approximately 7 months old and 22 lbs. He is an excellent cuddler and an even more excellent napper! He likes to play with toys and is great with other dogs. He has not been around cats but we think if he was in a home with one he would try to cuddle it! We are working on potty training and leash walking still but he is smart boy and is food motivated so he is catching on very quickly. He learned sit in one session! He was found abandoned and underweight in a park. He had a bloated abdomen and walked flat-footed. These are all signs of inadequate nutrition in a growing puppy, and likely intestinal parasites. After his deworming his bloated belly went back to normal and with good quality puppy food, he has been gaining weight and trying to walk more upright on his toes. As he started getting stronger, we noticed that his right leg tended to bow and he would shake a little after long periods of walking/play. Our vet felt that this was still part of his poor nutrition when younger and as he continues growing this will strengthen and become more straight. We have already seen a great improvement in this! This is a condition called carpal laxity. In most cases, carpal laxity is self-limiting. Most puppies with carpal laxity will appear completely normal within six to eight weeks. Malcom is a funny puppy who likes to run and play, but is still the best napper and cuddler we have seen! We’re committed to finding the best homes for our rescued pets. To ensure a great match, please review our adoption requirements below. **Must live within 45 miles of our Columbus office (For other Ohio rescues, check out our Resources Page) **Must be 24 or older to adopt **Resident pets must be spayed/neutered **Adoption agreement required **Adoption Fees: Adult Dogs – $300 Cats – $100 Adopting a pet is a big decision, and our process ensures the best match for both you and your new furry friend—here’s how it works! 1. Reach Out – Interested in adopting? Send an inquiry through the Petfinder link or call our office at 614-471-9000 to speak with our adoption coordinator. 2. Adoption Discussion – Our coordinator will review our adoption process and policy, discuss the pet’s needs, and help determine if it’s a good match for your family. 3. References – Before meeting the pet, we’ll complete a landlord and vet reference check to ensure compliance with lease and veterinarian recommendations. 4. Meet & Greet – We’ll schedule a visit so you can meet the pet in person. Afterward, we ask you to take time to think before making a decision. 5. Home Visit – If you're still interested, we’ll bring dogs to your home for a second meeting and introductions with your pets. Cats do not attend home visits to reduce stress. 6. Final Adoption – Once you’re ready to adopt, we’ll schedule the adoption agreement signing, provide medical records and register the microchip.
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