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Ajax

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium

About Ajax

Newtown, CT

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short

Behavior

Ajax’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Ajax's Story

Ajax had a rough start in life being found as a pup dumped in a rural ditch along with his sibling Comet. Fortunately they were found by a caring cop who actually took them in and cared for them! Thank you sir! He got them healthy and to a good weight, got their vaccines and then seeked out help finding homes. The local shelter was full so a plea went out for rescue or adopters. Sadly no one responded. I felt that since this cop stepped up and did the right thing by these pups, that he should be supported. I did not want him to feel that he was 'stuck' with them for doing the right thing|so our rescue stepped up! We hoped by doing so that we would be helping the pups to find their forever homes. But sadly that wasn't in the cards. They had gone directly to our vet and unfortunately were diagnosed with a rare and highly contagious virus called oral papilloma. The pups had to be isolated from other dogs til the virus was entire resolved which took almost four months! Needless to say, being isolated they missed out on a lot of social experiences and consequently weren't scooped up when cute young pups. Thankfully in spite of their specific needs, a true kelpie person took a chance on Comet and adopted him! I am happy to report he is living his best life now! Ajax however is still in need! A kelpie is a working breed and needs a job for a purpose in life and an outlet for their drives! For Ajax having a Kong to chew on non stop helps calm his drives but he would very much benefit from regular exercise as an outlet for his energy. So, if you are a runner or hiker or herder, Ajax may be the perfect fit! Ajax is probably right around 2 yrs old and right at about 35# but he is very strong and doesn’t have the best leash manners! He is very smart and learns fast but until real training is in progress, he can be somewhat of a bull in a china closet! Ajax is a very sweet boy and I don't think he has a mean bone in his body! So far he has been dealt a pretty bad hands of cards but hopefully the next deal will be much more of a winning hand for him!!! Although Ajax may be somewhat of a project to start with, the end product should be a stunning intelligent devoted dog who will be very appreciative of someone taking a chance on him! Ajax may truly be a diamond in the rough!!!<br/>P. S. Absolutely no cats!

Ajax had a rough start in life being found as a pup dumped in a rural ditch along with his sibling Comet. Fortunately they were found by a caring cop who actually took them in and cared for them! Thank you sir! He got them healthy and to a good weight, got their vaccines and then seeked out help finding homes. The local shelter was full so a plea went out for rescue or adopters. Sadly no one responded. I felt that since this cop stepped up and did the right thing by these pups, that he should be supported. I did not want him to feel that he was 'stuck' with them for doing the right thing|so our rescue stepped up! We hoped by doing so that we would be helping the pups to find their forever homes. But sadly that wasn't in the cards. They had gone directly to our vet and unfortunately were diagnosed with a rare and highly contagious virus called oral papilloma. The pups had to be isolated from other dogs til the virus was entire resolved which took almost four months! Needless to say, being isolated they missed out on a lot of

Ajax had a rough start in life being found as a pup dumped in a rural ditch along with his sibling Comet. Fortunately they were found by a caring cop who actually took them in and cared for them! Thank you sir! He got them healthy and to a good weight, got their vaccines and then seeked out help finding homes. The local shelter was full so a plea went out for rescue or adopters. Sadly no one responded. I felt that since this cop stepped up and did the right thing by these pups, that he should be supported. I did not want him to feel that he was 'stuck' with them for doing the right thing|so our rescue stepped up! We hoped by doing so that we would be helping the pups to find their forever homes. But sadly that wasn't in the cards. They had gone directly to our vet and unfortunately were diagnosed with a rare and highly contagious virus called oral papilloma. The pups had to be isolated from other dogs til the virus was entire resolved which took almost four months! Needless to say, being isolated they missed out on a lot of social experiences and consequently weren't scooped up when cute young pups. Thankfully in spite of their specific needs, a true kelpie person took a chance on Comet and adopted him! I am happy to report he is living his best life now! Ajax however is still in need! A kelpie is a working breed and needs a job for a purpose in life and an outlet for their drives! For Ajax having a Kong to chew

How To Adopt

Ajax was listed as Adoptable by TLC Sweet Souls Rescue
How can I adopt Ajax?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with TLC Sweet Souls Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Ajax is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to TLC Sweet Souls Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Ajax?
If you've submitted an inquiry, TLC Sweet Souls Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Ajax, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to TLC Sweet Souls Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Ajax is from TLC Sweet Souls Rescue

[Newtown, CT]

Our Mission
We are a small home-foster based group dedicated to saving dogs, pups, & when possible kitties from death's door at high kill shelters or other untenable situations and placing them in loving adoptive homes! If you are interested in adopting one of our sweet souls, please contact us to complete an application.
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