Albert

My story

Albert is a Shepherd mix, born in 2018.  He is a very sweet and gentle dog.  He is house trained.  He doesn't prefer men, but he is also slow to warm up to new people.  Albert is looking for a special person that is patient and will give him time to trust you.  He will need time to adjust to a new environment and surroundings.  He is not aggressive, just fearful.  He's kind of scared of the world right now because of everything he's been through. Albert has been around other large dogs and would possibly do okay around small dogs as well.  He is anxious around new dogs, so it might take him a while to warm up.  He will possibly need multiple meet & greets.  It might take Albert a little bit of time to learn new things.  He needs training without pressure because he tends to get stressed if he knows you want something from him. Albert is a very special boy.  He had a rough start in life and needs a person or family that will love and cherish him.  Once he gets to know you, he will follow you around the house and sit with you.  Please help us find the right person to adopt Albert.  If that person is you, please fill out an application or ask about meeting him. The suggested adoption donation for Albert is $250, 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. Adoptions for Albert 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.   If the dog or cat you adopt is older than 6 months of age and not spayed or neutered, you will receive a voucher to alter the pet at Val Verde Animal Hospital in Omaha, at no cost to you.  Or you can alter the pet at your own vet and be reimbursed $100 for dogs, and $50 for cats, of total cost.  If the dog or cat is younger than 6 months of age, adopter will be responsible for the cost of altering the pet at the vet of their choice.  If proof of alter is received by Muddy Paws prior to the pet turning 6 months of age, a reimbursement of $100 for dogs and $50 for cats, will be sent to you to help cover expenses.  [Muddy Paws can also suggest a vet with a reduced cost for alters.]  All puppies and kittens MUST be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age.  All dogs and cats MUST be spayed or neutered no later than one month after adoption is finalized.  Thank you in advance for your compliance. ##2507095##

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