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Moto needs a caretaker or foster!
Won't you consider helping him get a new start?

Find our applications at www.midwestanimalrescue.org

Adoption Fee $400 plus tax

Name: Moto

Status: Available for Adoption (starting 7/12/2025) (adoption info)

Species: Dog

Breed: Basset Hound / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat)

Learn more about the Basset Hound.

Sex: Male

Current Age: 2 Years (best estimate)

Good with Dogs: Yes

Housetrained: Yes

Description:

Say hello to Moto — named after the charming, chunky hippo from Madagascar because, well… the resemblance is pretty adorable. Moto is a short, stout, and incredibly lovable boy with the long body of a basset and the big blocky head of a Staffy. He was found wandering in a nearby park and brought to safety by a kind stranger. After completing his stray hold in doggie jail, Moto is now in need of a foster home where he can settle in and start shedding a few of those extra pounds.

Moto is very overweight at the moment, but he’s got a big heart and an even bigger personality. Friendly, affectionate, and easygoing, he’s the kind of dog who just wants to be by your side (or ideally, snuggled next to you on the couch). He’ll benefit from a gentle routine of walks, a healthy diet, and a patient foster who can help him feel safe and loved as he gets back to a healthier weight.

This mellow meatball is ready for a soft place to land — and maybe a few belly rubs along the way.

Moto needs a foster ASAP. So we can bust him out of jail 7/11 Can you be the one to help him get back on his paws?

If you have previously applied with us please email placement@midwestanimalrescue.org 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.

How to learn more about a pet: Complete the application (click on the button above) to start our process for adopting or fostering a MARS Pet.

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.