Charlie (Courtesy Post)

My story

Charlie is a Beagle/Rat Terrier mix, born 7/18/20.  He is a smart and active dog.  He is playful and enjoys activities such as fetch and tug-of-war.  He knows several commands, including sit, paw, high-five and lay down.  He also enjoys cuddling, but on his terms.  He needs slow and patient introductions to new people because he gets nervous and can be reactive towards unfamiliar people and situations. Charlie is housebroken and crate trained.  He's a little destructive when left alone, so Charlie should be kenneled until he learns the rules in his new place and you feel comfortable with him being left alone.  He will run out the front door if given the opportunity, so he will definitely need a fenced yard. Charlie needs someone who is patient, understanding and willing to work with him.  Ideally, he would be in a calm, quiet household and no young children.  He would be okay around older kids (age 6+).  Chaotic environments can be stressful for Charlie.  He is also sensitive to loud noises, such as fireworks and thunderstorms.  He currently lives with a mini-dachshund and they get along well, but he can be selective with other dogs.  He has never been around cats.  Charlie might do best in a home without other animals and then he doesn't have to worry about sharing his toys. The perfect person for Charlie will have some knowledge of resource guarding and be able to work with Charlie (or at least be willing to work with one of the Muddy Paws trainers).  Charlie will need his own personal space for dining so he feels comfortable and safe while he's eating. The suggested adoption donation for Charlie is $375, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training).  Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Please Note:  A Courtesy Post designates that an animal is still in the home of its owner and not in a Muddy Paws foster. This means that our exposure to the animal is limited since we are only assisting the owner in finding a new home for their pet. From time to time, owners find a new furever home for their pets outside of Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue and there is a delay in removing them from our site. We apologize if the Courtesy Post you apply to adopt is unavailable for adoption. Adoptions for Charlie are limited to the area within 50 miles of Omaha so that he can continue to take advantage of free training from our certified positive reinforcement trainers.       Information about the adoption process:  All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note:  We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2373999##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Charlie (Courtesy Post), please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.