Barney

  • Young
  • Male
  • Large
  • Mixed Breed

About Barney

Milton, DE

Breed

Mixed BreedMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Brown / Chocolate

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Barney’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Barney's Story

Dog Name: Barney<br/><br/>Breed: Mixed Breed<br/><br/>Sex: Male<br/><br/>Age: approximately 7-8<br/><br/>Weight: 63lbs<br/><br/>Medical Needs: none<br/> <br/><br/>Housebroken: Yes<br/><br/>Crate trained: Yes<br/><br/>Good in the car: Yes<br/><br/>Good on a leash: Pulls initially due to excitement but once outside good- we are continuing to work on this.<br/><br/>Energy level: Likes to run/play but also likes to nap and just be by your side.<br/>Need a fenced in yard: No<br/> <br/><br/>Dog Friendly: Yes<br/>If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No<br/><br/>Cat Friendly? Yes<br/><br/>Kid Friendly: Yes<br/>If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Any with supervision- he is a gentle but beefy clumsy boy. Kind of like a bull in a China shop when he is excited!<br/><br/>Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Barney is the sweetest boy and very smart! He does a little tap dance with his front paws for treats (every time), he knows sit, stay, come, lay down and kiss. Barney is an easy-going guy just looking for a cozy place to nap, have zoomies, give kisses and get treats. He likes to be in the same room as you but not in your lap.<br/><br/>Fosters Location: Salisbury, MD<br/><br/>Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app

Dog Name: Barney

Breed: Mixed Breed

Sex: Male

Age: approximately 7-8

Weight: 63lbs

Medical Needs: none


Housebroken: Yes

Crate trained: Yes

Good in the car: Yes

Good on a leash: Pulls initially due to excitement but once outside good- we are continuing to work on this.

Energy level: Likes to run/play but also likes to nap and just be by your side.
Need a fenced in yard: No


Dog Friendly: Yes
If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No

Cat Friendly? Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes
If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Any with supervision- he is a gentle but beefy clumsy boy. Kind of like a bull in a China shop when he is excited!

Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Barney is the sweetest boy and very smart! He does a little tap dance with his front paws for treats (every time), he knows si

Dog Name: Barney

Breed: Mixed Breed

Sex: Male

Age: approximately 7-8

Weight: 63lbs

Medical Needs: none


Housebroken: Yes

Crate trained: Yes

Good in the car: Yes

Good on a leash: Pulls initially due to excitement but once outside good- we are continuing to work on this.

Energy level: Likes to run/play but also likes to nap and just be by your side.
Need a fenced in yard: No


Dog Friendly: Yes
If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No

Cat Friendly? Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes
If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Any with supervision- he is a gentle but beefy clumsy boy. Kind of like a bull in a China shop when he is excited!

Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Barney is the sweetest boy and very smart! He does a little tap dance with his front paws for treats (every time), he knows sit, stay, come, lay down and kiss. Barney is an easy-going guy just looking for a cozy place to nap, have zoomies, give kisses and get treats. He likes to be in the same room as you but not in your lap.

Fosters Location: Salisbury, MD

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gm

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How To Adopt

Barney was listed as Adoptable by Grass Roots Rescue
How can I adopt Barney?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Grass Roots 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 Barney 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 Grass Roots Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Barney?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Grass Roots Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Barney, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Grass Roots Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Grass Roots Rescue's Adoption Policy
First step in the adoption process is to fill out our adoption application found at: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application It takes us about 24-48 hours to review your application. Approved applications are forwarded to the foster family. They will contact you to answer any questions you might have and set up a meet and greet. If the meet and greet goes well, you can fill out the adoption contract, pay the fee and take your new pup home the same day. Adoption fees range from $100 to $350. If you didn't receive an answer 48 hours after placing an application, please check your junk mail folder.

Barney is from Grass Roots Rescue

[Milton, DE]

Our Mission
Grass Roots Rescue (GRR) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit group that saves dogs who are at risk in shelters and within the community. GRR was founded in August 2013 with two primary objectives: 1) Pull dogs that are at risk in animal shelters and get them adopted 2) Spay/neuter and provide life-saving veterinar...
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