Atticus, a ADOPTABLE Mixed Breed in Turners Falls, MA image 1/3

Atticus

Adult
Male
Small

Mixed Breed

About Atticus

Turners Falls, MA

Breed

Mixed Breed

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Male

Small

(0-25 lbs)

Coat: Medium

White / Cream, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Personality

Protective, Loyal, Funny

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Special Needs:

Yes

Atticus’s Compatibility

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Atticus's Story

Atticus is a special needs pup who needs just the right home to succeed. He is a very insecure dog and will lash out if he feels pressured or threatened. The Shelter staff has been working daily with him to build his trust with people. <br/>Atticus will need a home with no children and someone who has worked with fear biters. He is not a dog for an inexperienced owner or family. <br/>We love this little dog and he has made great strides in trusting the staff but it still takes two people to put a harness on him. We believe he will succeed in the right home if given time to trust and blossom.<br/>Atticus will play with other friendly dogs but can be protective of his things and his food.<br/>We are not sure how he would do with cats, he fostered in a home for a weekend and barked at the resident cat quite a bit.

Atticus is a special needs pup who needs just the right home to succeed. He is a very insecure dog and will lash out if he feels pressured or threatened. The Shelter staff has been working daily with him to build his trust with people.
Atticus will need a home with no children and someone who has worked with fear biters. He is not a dog for an inexperienced owner or family.
We love this little dog and he has made great strides in trusting the staff but it still takes two people to put a harness on him. We believe he will succeed in the right home if given time to trust and blossom.
Atticus will play with other friendly dogs but can be protective of his things and his food.
We are not sure how he would do with cats, he fostered in a home for a weekend and barked at the resident cat quite a bit.

How To Adopt

Atticus was listed as ADOPTABLE by Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter

How can I adopt Atticus?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter. 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 Atticus 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 Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter for details on the pet.

When can I meet Atticus?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Atticus, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter, and they'll be happy to help!

Franklin County Sheriffs Office Regional Shelter's Adoption Policy

If you see a dog that you would like to meet, we ask that you come into the Shelter and meet the dog(s). After meeting the dog(s) we will have you complete an adoption application. We check all references and we then try to match the dog to the best home for the dog. First application in does not always get to adopt the dog if it is not a good match. Our goal is to match the dogs to the very best home for the dog(s). We do require that your current pets be current on vaccines, and that your dogs be on monthly heartworm prevention. Our adoption fee is $200.00 All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro chipped, checked for the tick borne diseases and started on heartworm and flea & tick prevention.

Our Mission

We seek to provide a safe, welcoming facility for stray, lost, and unwanted dogs and to make their lives healthy and happy as we find them a forever home. We ask that you come to meet the dogs prior to submitting an adoption application. We are currently open Mon-Fri 9-2 or by appointment. We are practicing social dist...