Adopt-A-Stray

We are a few dedicated individuals who have formed Adopt-A-Stray in order to save many adoptable pets that would otherwise be euthanized in the shelters in our area. We routinely pull dogs and cats from the euthanasia list, as well as take in strays and owner surrenders as space allows.

Alexander, AR,72002
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Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.adoptastrayrescue.org

Lenny

Anatolian Shepherd | Pine Bluff, AR

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Meet Lenny

3/27/24 Lenny  *We do not know his breed, Anatolian mix is a guess, BUT a kind person has donated a dna test for him, so we’ll have his dna soon!A new family moved in down the road several months ago. I would sometimes see them walking their puppy and from a distance he looked healthy and happy. One day the puppy ran up to me as he was, and still is, friendly like that. As he got closer, I was able to see how underweight and sickly he was. When I went to rub his belly I discovered that it was covered in sores. Sores from his front legs, across is whole underside, down to and through his back legs. It was both horrifying and heartbreaking. While trying to explain to the owner how desperately he needed to see a vet was when I learned that he did not speak English. There were children in the home who did speak English so I composed a little letter offering to help them help the dog. Expecting to be ignored I was surprised when they agreed to let me take him to the vet. So I got him an appointment, and for a month or two, drove over to feed and water him twice a day. (It was during this time I named him Lenny .) Knowing full well he was never going to heal by going back to the same ramshackle storage building where he slept, I didn’t know what to do. So one day I was going to bring him home with me for a bath. I texted the owner and simply said that I was not going to bring him back. They said that was fine. ‍♀️ Fast forward four months. Now he is healthy, energetic, affectionate, and oh so appreciative. He isn’t just other dog friendly. He thrives in the company of other dogs. He offers up his favorite toys in an effort to engage and play. He’s only ever had the ability to play with older dogs that simply can’t play on his level. So his perfect home will require at least one other very high energy, good natured playmate. He’s a very smart guy. Learned how to sit on command with ease. He is believed to have been born around, May 2023, and would now be 9 months old. He’s 65 lbs already, and should be a big boy when he’s finished growing. A big, handsome, lovable guy!!! All of his health issues are cleared up and healed. He does have an adorable little wart inside his right ear, but it shouldn’t cause any problems and just adds to his character. He’s neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and is on flea/tick/ heartworm prevention. Located in Arkansas, but transport is available. Adopter must be able to pick up or arrange for someone to pick up for them at one of the following times/locations. Harrisburg, PA 2am FridaysPort Jervis, NJ 5am Fridays Southington, CT 8am Fridays East Hartford, CT 11am Fridays To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059 email [email protected] with any questions.

Adoption Process
Application, contract, fee varies, depending on the pet being adopted. Personal and Veterinary references required.

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