SQUISH

Pug | Willimantic, CT

Age : 6 MonthsYoungFemaleSmallBrown/Chocolate

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Meet SQUISH

OTHER PETS: Squish is an outgoing, playful dog who solicits play from every dog she meets. Sometimes Squish is a bit overwhelming for other dogs but she does take feedback and redirection from them if they tell her to leave them alone. She would likely get along with dogs of similar energy levels or tolerant dogs that won't mind telling her they don't want to play all the time. Squish should meet any dog she would be living with prior to adoption to ensure a good match. [Likely (Must Meet First)] OWNER EXPERIENCE: [First Dog] KIDS: Squish is an outgoing dog who loves to play and is comfortable with handling. she is VERY jumpy when excited and sometimes mouthy when playing, but is also easily redirected. She would likely get along with all humans but might accidently knock down smaller humans during her energetic play. Squish should meet any humans he would be living with prior to adoption. [8+ / Dog Savvy (Must Meet First)] ACTIVITY LEVEL: Squish has a lot of energy and is always on the move, anything and anyone could be a potential toy or play partner! She would do best with a combination of multiple walks, playtime, plenty of mental enrichment, positive reinforcement training and/or dog sports (with vet approval) to keep her engaged and to meet all of her needs. [Olympic Athlete]VETERINARY CARE: [Routine]LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Squish bond with her new owner as well as help her learn important life skills. We believe Squish is at the beginning of her positive training journey and may need more support and patience than dogs that have learned tricks and skills. Agility and other dog sports (with vet approval) would be a great outlet for Squish once she gains more confidence and learns how to participate. [Moderate] GROOMING: [Minimal]

Adoption Process
The first step is to fill out an adoption application, answering some basic questions about yourself and your household. This will help the adoption counselors facilitate the matchmaking process. Most adoptions take at least 45 minutes to one hour to complete. The Adoption Center is a busy place, so please be patient and allow yourself enough time for our process. THANK YOU! What we will need to know when you adopt a new companion: If you own your home, please bring some item of verification (tax bill, water bill, or mortgage statement.) Please also be sure to check your homeowner’s insurance policy. Some policies restrict coverage for certain dog breeds. If you DO NOT own your place of residence, please be sure the property owner will consent to have a pet on his/her property. We will verify with landlords over the phone before sending a new companion home, so please have the appropriate name and phone number available. Other pets already living with you will need to be up-to-date on vaccination. This is to decrease the risk of spreading infectious disease from one animal to another. It is important to understand that your new companion will be a member of your family. This can mean a 10-15 year commitment from you! Please bring along family members so we can make sure it will be a good match before you make a commitment. Also, if adopting a second dog, please bring your current dog with you---we can let them spend some time together and give you some suggestions on surviving the adjustment period. Please be sure you have considered the financial obligation involved in caring for a companion animal. This includes routine veterinary and emergency care, in addition to food, supplies and training. The adoption counselors can give you an idea of basic costs involved for each type of animal. Many animals adopted from shelters can require an immediate visit to the veterinarian. Because of the volume of un-vaccinated animals entering a shelter’s care, the risk of transmissible contagious diseases can be quite high. Kennel cough in dogs, and upper respiratory infections in cats are the two most common diseases that your newly adopted companion may experience. You must ask yourself if you have the financial means to care for your new friend, beyond the initial adoption costs. BEFORE YOU COMMIT!!!!! Please be honest with yourself about the actual time you have to train, groom, and exercise the companion animal you have chosen. Some things to consider: Do you work long or erratic hours? Do you like outdoor activity? Who will care for your pet while you travel? Will your pet be the appropriate size when he or she is full grown? When adopting into a home with children: Are you adopting to teach your child responsibility, or are your adopting because you have a responsible child? Are your children comfortable around the animal you’ve chosen? Will YOU still remain committed to this animal when the children lose interest? Take the time now to consider these things and find the best match for your lifestyle! We thank your for offering your home to a “pre-loved” companion. We hope he or she will be a wonderful addition to your family and your home!

Contact
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
(413) 781-1484
[email protected]
http://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com