Harvey

Shepherd | Albany, NY

Age : 6 MonthsYoungMaleLargeRetriever

About

Meet Harvey

Introducing our big lovable goofy boy HARVEY! Harvey came from a property with many dogs, so they didn't all necessarily receive a ton of one-on-one human interaction early in life - but in Harvey's case you almost would never know it!  As with the vast majority of the dogs on this property (who are now ALL fixed), they are all well-natured dogs, Harvey is no exception!Harvey is about 6 months old (born 11/28/24) - best guess, no guarantee is that these dogs are Shepherd/Retriever/LGD (livestock guardian dogs-like Great Pyrenees). As of 5/23 - Harvey weighed in at 63lbs, so he is likely going to be a large to xlarge adult dog.Our dude has a bit of a wonky gait/walk, but he has been examined and received xrays to verify it's just growing pains - called Panosteitis!  Harvey doesn't need any extra considerations that shouldn't be applied to any large breed young dog!  He should be kept on a glucosamine supplement (we recommend Dasuquin), and the vets have recommended holding off on his neuter until at least 12 months - which is fine because this young guy is a very respectful intact boy.Harvey is fostered with other dogs of all sizes.  He would be fine with respectful kids.  Cat intro pending, but Harvey's siblings have gone to home with felines, and apart from basic training have shown to be able to live with cats as well. Harvey is up-to-date on core vaccines, dewormed, heartworm tested negative, current on flea/tick/heartworm preventative, and is microchipped!____________________________________________________________________ **If you are interested, YOU NEED TO APPLY.  Also, a follow-up email to [email protected] is strongly recommended. To pursue adoption, please register on www.safeatlast.net.  (Click Register on the left-hand side of our homepage.)  When you receive your password on your email account, please log back on to our website to complete the SAFE AT LAST on-line adoption application.  (Click Forms/Application on the left-hand side of our homepage and select the Adoption Application.) Once we have your completed application, if we feel you are a good match, we will contact you by email. (So, please check your SPAM.)  Our process is straightforward but involves a phone interview, reference checks and a home assessment.  An adoption fee of $450, and a refundable $35 spay/neuter deposit (required by NYS law), apply. YOU CANNOT MEET OUR RESCUE ANIMALS UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED TO ADOPT.  WE CANNOT CONSIDER YOU UNTIL YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE FULLY FILLED OUT SAFE AT LAST ON-LINE ADOPTION APPLICATION.  Delay in submitting your application will put you behind other potentially suitable applicants.  Ultimately, approved adopters will be required to complete an adoption in Schoharie/Albany County. Thank you for your interest.(Sorry, we will not respond to generic "check the box," "Is s/he available," "Can you give me more information" inquiries.) NYS Rescue Registry No. RR 087

Adoption Process
The adoption process will begin with an extensive adoption application, accessible on our website. In addition to a series of questions (e.g., to ascertain the adopter's likes/dislikes, lifestyle, and general suitability), the application will require, among other things, a veterinary reference and two personal (non-family member) references. In lieu of a veterinary references, we will require 3 personal references. We will also require submission of digital photos of home and yard, as well as a home visit. Approved adopters will be required to take their pup or dog to the vet within 7 days of adoption. Each animal adopted from Safe At Last will go home with a medical booklet, complete with all details of vetting done prior to adoption, with explicit instructions as to the follow up required. All animals will be UTD with all age appropriate shots prior to adoption, and barring any health reasons that would preclude it, they will be placed on topical protection for fleas/ticks, and based on age, also started on heartworm preventative (or provided with the first dose). Any animals older than 4 months will be spayed/neutered before adoptions. For animals under 4 months old, the adoption contract will require spay/neuter by the time the animal is 6 months of age. We will require proof of same and will assign one of our members to have the task of following up on proof of spay and neuter. Under the contract, the adoptive family will not "own" the animal until we have received proof of spay and neuter. Failure to have the surgery performed will allow us, under the contract, to reclaim the pet.

Contact
Safe At Last Animal Rescue
[email protected]
safeatlast.rescuegroups.org