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Ari

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium
  • German Shepherd Dog

About Ari

Cottonwood, AZ

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Physical Traits

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

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Ari’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Ari's Story

Ari is sweet, gentle, and shy at firstAri<br/>Ari is a charming male, ready to bring boundless joy and love into your life! He is gentle and will make a great family and/or service dog. He is house-broken, crate-trained, and is a lifelong companion waiting to make unforgettable memories with you.<br/><br/>Ari’s perfect match is a confident, patient, and calm family with some familiarity with large dog breeds. He would be happiest in a home with a large and secure yard, with daily access to walking. Ari will continue to bond with and gentle encouragement, providing him with the stability he needs to thrive. He should do fine with respectful children or cats with the proper introduction and supervision.<br/><br/>Back Story<br/>Ari was part of a backyard breeder's litter of ten. The mother and father are well kept and healthy. All of the litter mates have been adopted, and all weigh in excess of 100 pounds. They were brought to the ranch at 6 weeks old and have been with us since. Due to our resource shortga eit has been difficult to get Ari and many of the dogs to dog adoption events. This is the only reason he is still here.<br/><br/>DNA results: 76% German Shepherd.<br/><br/>Behavior Profile<br/>Ari is a sweet, gentle boy. He loves quiet moments, affection, and snuggles. He is very intelligent, a quick learner, and thrives on praise. He tends to be shy at first but blooms into a loyal and protective companion once trust is built. He does well in a crate and in the house, and will bark when he needs to go outside. He may bark at unfamiliar things outside or while on leash, but is quiet and well-mannered otherwise. He is astute and will make a great protective companion for any family. He enjoys playing, hiking and swimming at the river.<br/><br/>Positive Attributes<br/><br/>· Loves quiet moments and gentle affection.<br/>· Always up for a game of fetch or a romp in the yard.<br/>· Professional snuggler and couch companion.<br/>· Quick learner who enjoys training games.<br/>· Loves to work with you and thrives on praise.<br/>· Can live harmoniously with cats.<br/>· Loves being part of a family.<br/>· Already has great house manners.<br/>· Guaranteed to keep you smiling.<br/><br/>Best Adopter Match<br/>· Patient, calm household with slow introductions.<br/>· Experienced large dog handler, quiet walking routes.<br/>· Secure yard<br/>· Experienced, confident adopter.<br/><br/>​If you cannot adopt right now, will you help by sponsoring monthly?<br/><br/>You can help sanctuary, adoptable, in-treatment, and new-intake dogs by giving $10 or more each month. Your charitable support helps provide food, medications, veterinary care, training, and love our dogs need while they wait for a family, heal, or live in the sanctuary. Thank you for considering sustaining our mission and lives.<br/>Sponsor or donate: www.petsreturnhome.org/donation-portal<br/><br/>About Pets Return Home Because every dog deserves to be home.<br/>Pets Return Home is a no-kill sanctuary, rehabilitation center, and adoption center dedicated to giving E-listed, homeless, abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs a real chance at life.<br/><br/>Located in Northern Arizona, we provide an enriching free-range environment where dogs learn to trust, play, and rediscover what it means to be a dog. We specialize in dogs who are often overlooked in traditional shelters: the behaviorally challenged, medically complex, and senior dogs.<br/><br/>What Sets Us Apart<br/>We have saved 1200+ dogs once considered too “broken” to live through our rehabilitation and adoption programs. All of the dogs free-range where they play, learn boundaries, and form healthy bonds, as well as have full access to our home, where they learn home living, manners, and family love. Learn more: www.petsreturnhome.org<br/><br/>Why Adopt<br/>When you adopt from Pets Return Home, you save at least two lives: the dog you bring home and the dog who now has space to enter our rehabilitation program.<br/><br/>Adoption Process<br/>· Browse our dogs at Adoptable Dogs<br/>· Complete the Adoption Application<br/>· Participate in a phone interview<br/>· Complete a Hold Harmless Agreement, Adoption Agreement, and make an Appointment<br/>· Bring your family, friends, and household dogs to meet your potential new companion<br/>· Pay the Adoption Fee, receive the paperwork, and bring your new family member home

Ari is sweet, gentle, and shy at firstAri
Ari is a charming male, ready to bring boundless joy and love into your life! He is gentle and will make a great family and/or service dog. He is house-broken, crate-trained, and is a lifelong companion waiting to make unforgettable memories with you.

Ari’s perfect match is a confident, patient, and calm family with some familiarity with large dog breeds. He would be happiest in a home with a large and secure yard, with daily access to walking. Ari will continue to bond with and gentle encouragement, providing him with the stability he needs to thrive. He should do fine with respectful children or cats with the proper introduction and supervision.

Back Story
Ari was part of a backyard breeder's litter of ten. The mother and father are well kept and healthy. All of the litter mates have been adopted, and all weigh in excess of 100 pounds. They were brought to the ranch at 6 weeks old and have been with us since. Due to our resource shortga eit has been diffic

Ari is sweet, gentle, and shy at firstAri
Ari is a charming male, ready to bring boundless joy and love into your life! He is gentle and will make a great family and/or service dog. He is house-broken, crate-trained, and is a lifelong companion waiting to make unforgettable memories with you.

Ari’s perfect match is a confident, patient, and calm family with some familiarity with large dog breeds. He would be happiest in a home with a large and secure yard, with daily access to walking. Ari will continue to bond with and gentle encouragement, providing him with the stability he needs to thrive. He should do fine with respectful children or cats with the proper introduction and supervision.

Back Story
Ari was part of a backyard breeder's litter of ten. The mother and father are well kept and healthy. All of the litter mates have been adopted, and all weigh in excess of 100 pounds. They were brought to the ranch at 6 weeks old and have been with us since. Due to our resource shortga eit has been difficult to get Ari and many of the dogs to dog adoption events. This is the only reason he is still here.

DNA results: 76% German Shepherd.

Behavior Profile
Ari is a sweet, gentle boy. He loves quiet moments, affection, and snuggles. He is very intelligent, a quick learner, and thrives on praise. He tends to be shy at first but blooms into a loyal and protective companion once tr

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How To Adopt

Ari was listed as Adoptable by Pets Return Home
How can I adopt Ari?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Pets Return Home. 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 Ari 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 Pets Return Home for details on the pet.
When can I meet Ari?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Pets Return Home will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Ari, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Pets Return Home, and they'll be happy to help!
Pets Return Home's Adoption Policy
YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION AT WWW.PETSRETURNHOME.ORG/ADOPTION-APPLICATION IN ORDER TO START THE PROCESS. Our Adoption Process: https://www.petsreturnhome.org/adoption-process It is our goal to find a family best suited for the dog and vice-versa. 1. Identify the dog or puppy you are interested in via online, adoption event, or by visiting our facility. 2. Complete an application for the dog you are interested in taking home: https://www.petsreturnhome.org/adoption-application 3. Once submitted your application will be reviewed, references checked and a home check scheduled. 4. We will send you a link to our online scheduling portal for you to make an appointment to come see us. 5. If you have other dogs we may ask you to bring them to the ranch to meet your potential new family member. ALL VISITS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 6. Upon an approved home check you will come to the facility, complete an adoption agreement and take your new family companion home. When you submit an application, please note: - Any missing information in your application will delay the processing of your application. - Processing normally takes less than a week from the time your application has been received and you have selected an animal, to the point at which you will sign the contract and receive your pup or dog. - When submitting your application, please make sure you can be available to sign the adoption agreement and to accept your new pet. Interview: - As a first step in processing your application, you will be interviewed by one of our adoption counselors. This is the time for you to ask any questions that you may have about the organization, our processes or our dogs. - The interview will take place at an adoption event, our ranch or over the phone. - All interviewed applicants are then sent to the review committee for approval. Home-check: - Home-checks are assigned to a volunteer in your area. The volunteer will contact you to arrange for a mutually agreeable time to do your home-check. - The home check may take place before the adoption or post-adoption depending upon the circumstances. Home checks are generally performed by an adoption counselor before the dog is transferred to the new adoptive family. - At adoption events, we may allow a dog to go home with the adoptive family based upon the adoption application, personal interview by an adoption counselor and the agreement to do a home check at a time convenient for all parties. This gives time for the adoptive family to get used to the dog and determine if the fit is a good one. - We have the right, per the adoption agreement to remove a dog from a home should the home environment be deemed unhealthy for a dog. Vet Check: - If you own or have owned a companion animal we will contact your veterinarian for a reference check. Please make sure to contact your veterinarian to give authorization for us to speak to them. Adoption Agreement Signing: - Once your interview, home-check, and vet check have been completed and the review committee has approved your application, you will be contacted by phone or email to give you final instructions for your agreement signing. -We do not guarantee the health of any of our dogs for adoption. Any time you adopt an animal, you should take him to a licensed veterinarian as soon as possible. Your dog is healthy to the best of our knowledge and experience.

Ari is from Pets Return Home

[Cottonwood, AZ]

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