BAKER is a very sweet, big ol' marshmallow-type of guy. He is a pure American Bulldog, about 80 lbs of muscle! Baker is a puppy mill survivor who was used for breeding for his entire adult life. He lived outdoors 24/7 in a chain-link pen. Summer heat or winter snow, this poor guy was stuck there, without a family or a warm home to call his own. Despite having this cruddy start in life, he is willing to love and be friendly and meet new people now! This big handsome guy is doing very well in foster care, meeting new dogs and lots of people. He walks nicely on a leash and seems pretty easygoing overall... napping on his big plush blanket is one of his favorite afternoon activities! This boy is very special and deserves a loving family to adore him for the rest of his years!
Please check out Baker's individual PF page or see more of him on our main website! Happy Dogs Rescue is a small, all-volunteer group dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding new homes for unwanted dogs (of all breeds) in the Kansas City metro and NW MO. We are a licensed Rescue in the state of Missouri and we are a Missouri Nonprofit Corporation. We are very proud to announce that we are now considered a federal nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Public Charity, as approved by the Internal Revenue Service. This means that all contributions to our rescue are fully deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. The greatest thing about adoption is that you save a life! All of our dogs are in foster care, as we do not have a shelter in one location. We hold adoption events where you may meet our dogs in person and complete an adoption application. Please see our calendar for upcoming events and email us if you would like to meet a particular dog. We do not do same-day adoptions, as we require a fence check and vet-reference check. We place our dogs with whom we feel will provide the best home and be the best match for each particular dog. Our adoption process is very thorough in an effort to ensure that our dogs are given a loving home for life! We reserve the right to refuse adoptions, and we require a fully fenced yard for all dogs (no exceptions). Please visit our main website at http://www.happydogsrescue.com for more information on our group, photos, our adoption process, and to find out how you can help us end the problem of homeless pets in the Kansas City area. We're also now on Facebook and post up-to-date photos and status updates there: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Happy-Dogs-Rescue/102237779833165 THANK YOU! Happy Dogs Rescue Who We Are
Many of our dogs were found as strays or were simply dumped by their previous families. Others are owner turn-ins or were adopted out of local shelters if their time was up. In late 2010 and early 2011, we rescued dozens of puppies and adult dogs from a Missouri puppy mill.
All of our adult dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, heartworm-tested negative and given their first set of vaccinations when they join our rescue. We recently started vaccinating against the CANINE FLU, which is an added safety precaution. If puppies are under 5-6 months of age, they *may* be adopted out with a spay/neuter contract and refundable deposit, depending on the size and breed of the dog, to ensure that the surgery is done at the appropriate age. We provide information and support before and after the adoption, to answer your questions on pet care, including veterinary needs, behavioral issues and obedience training.
The number and kind of dogs we rescue is based solely on our available foster home space and is on a case-by-case basis. Adopting A Friend
For every dog adopted from Happy Dogs Rescue, a space opens up for another homeless dog in need of a warm bed, square meals, vet care and a loving rescue friend.
Please help us rescue, rehabilitate and adopt out these wonderful dogs! Every penny counts and is very much appreciated. Your online Paypal donation is secure and safe, and all donations are fully tax-deductible! (We are happy to mail you a receipt for your records.) THANK YOU!
We have chosen Kuranda beds for our dogs in the boarding kennel because the beds are so wonderful. We still don't have enough for all of our dogs. If you would like to donate a bed so another dog can sleep in proper comfort, please click here.
How to Meet Our Wonderful Dogs!
A fenced yard is required for all adoptions and is verified during your home visit/fence check. Thank you for understanding. ***
P. O. Box 161
Osborn, MO 64474
Email: happydog@directv.net
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