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Adoption Fee $250 plus tax

Name: Wink

Rescue ID: 21927

Status: Adopted!

Species: Dog

Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed

Sex: Male (neutered)

Current Size: 46 Pounds

General Potential Size: Medium

Current Age: 12 Years 11 Months (best estimate)

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Cats: Yes

Housetrained: Yes

Description:

Wink is a handsome older guy. Temperament wise you won't find a better dog. He enjoys other dogs, is good with cats, and very affectionate and sweet with humans. He likes to sleep under the covers with you: he is an all around very good boy. He is housebroken but needs bathroom breaks every 4 hours or so- so anyone away for long hours will need to have someone give him a potty and snuggle break.

We don't know much about his past, but it's clear he didn't get much training, he sits, and knows 'leave it' and 'no'. We are working on leash manners, waiting for treats, and 'settling' after cuddle time is all done (if Wink had his way, cuddle time would last hours, his humans, sadly, have jobs and responsibilities outside puppy cuddles).

Wink is an old man (vet thought 10-13) who's health wasn't well cared for until recently. This means, in addition to his sparkling personality and good looks, he comes with some health issues.

He arrived, after 6 months in an Ohio shelter, having had an eye removed, so his depth perception isn't great.
He has very bad arthritis. We have found a treatment plan that is keeping him comfortable and mobile, his future people will need to commit to this treatment for the rest of his life. The cost will be around $150 per month.
He has heartworm, the treatment is very difficult for dogs, and we have decided that his remaining time will not be wasted being confined and feeling terrible for several months.

**For this reason, he is considered a hospice adoption. Wink may have a couple of years left, he may have a few months, but he deserves his own family for his remaining time**

If you have previously applied with us please email adoptionatmars@gmail.com to reactivate your application with new interest.All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption. We accept Credit cards, Debit cards as well as cash. At this time we do not accept checks.

Our Adoption fees for all animals cover required vetting: which includes, Rabies, Distemper Vaccine Series, Bordetella, Deworming, Heartworm Test as age appropriate, Spay or Neuter and Microchip and registration.
Adoption Fees are Non Negotialble. All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption.

When you adopt a pet from Midwest Animal Rescue and Services, your adoption fee covers: Microchip and registration, Core Vaccines including Rabies, Distemper and bordetella, age appropriate heartworm testing or FeLV-FIV testing, sterilization, heartworm/flea-tick prevention and deworming while in foster care.

Long Distance Adoptions: Animals who are not fully vaccinated and altered are not eligible for long distance adoption. We require a meet of the pet prior to adoption, which means coming to MARS. We do not transport to potential adopters.

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Adoption fees are non-negotiable and can be paid by cashier's check, money order or credit card. We do not accept personal checks.

Post Adoption: Any issues that arise after adoption are the full responsibility of the adopter after the finalization of adoption. We highly recommend Pet Insurance. Adoption fees are only part of the expense of owning a pet, so we ask you to consider the costs for the life of the pet before adoption. We recommend pet insurance.

Pet Breeds: The pet you are viewing is a rescued pet which is most often from an animal control facility or Shelter partner. The breed(s) listed are our best guess and are in no way guaranteed.

If you choose to DNA test your adopted pet, test results may vary from company to company and our breed guess may not be reflected in those results as it is just that, our best guess without knowing a pet’s full history.