Caroline Catahoula Leopard Dog & Hound Mix Cedartown, GA

Caroline came to us as part of a litter of 6 week old puppies from a kill shelter. We held her back from being adopted because she was showing some rear lameness issues. After several exams including radiographs it was determined that it was probably panosteitis which is self limited (growing pains that goes away on its own). Caroline is currently 55 pounds at 14 months old (DOB 11/13/19) which is probably her adult weight (she actually needs to lose 5-10 pounds on an exercise program). She has a gorgeous black & tan coat, walks well on a leash and is crate trained, In addition she does very well in the house - she is house trained and doesn't chew. Caroline is playful, adores toys and enjoys playing in a fenced yard. Caroline is a sweet girl and loves attention. Due to Caroline not being able to play with other dogs as a puppy, she can be leery of new dogs when first meeting them. However she is okay with all of our dogs here (large and small). However she was adopted once and returned (after just a few days) for "growling" at their other dog (we feel she wasn't given enough time to acclimate before returning) so she may be better suited as an only dog or in a home with an older bigger dog that she likes. That being said, we cannot stress enough how well she does here with other dogs...Caroline is treat motivated and already knows sit & down. She is a precious pup who deserves the very best home. Caroline's wish list consists of an inside forever home with a big fenced yard for playtime, a home with lots of toys and pet parents who understand the time commitment that a dog requires. Adopters who are retired or work-from-home parents are ideal as they have the time to spend with the pet. Adopters committed to doing a 6 week basic obedience class to ensure Caroline's successful education would also a plus. It is imperative that Caroline's next adopter be ready to give her the time needed to acclimate to a real home environment (something she isn't used to being a rescue dog) and assume she will be timid of things. "Growling" is a sign of a fearful dog who just isn't sure of her environment yet). We do NOT want to disturb Caroline by uprooting her again and then having her returned. If you think you have the perfect home for Caroline, contact us at info.caresga@gmail.com for an adoption application. We adopt up north and all over so please ask for details. $300 adoption fee and a vet reference is required to ensure a great home (this means you have had a pet so we can call to verify their level of care). Eligibility for adoption means your current or past pets are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines and on monthly heartworm and flea prevention. Please be aware that we do not allow shock collars (ie underground fences) or "pens" as an alternative for a fenced yard.

We do our best to place our rescue pets in the very best homes. Please be aware that we have an application which also includes required vet records showing your existing pets are current on preventative medical care. Puppy adopters please take note that we generally try to place our puppies into homes where at least one parent is retired/stay at home/works from home to ensure the puppy gets enough attention and training (puppies cannot hold it all day in a crate) so please have a plan ready when contacting us. For safety reasons, we try not to place small dogs or puppies in families with children under 5 (there may be exceptions depending on situation).

Adoption fees vary from pet to pet based on age, size, breed, etc. Some pets, smaller dogs for example, may have a higher than normal adoption fee but we will alert you if there is a variance. Dogs rescued from China always have a higher adoption fee. Adoption fees help our group offset PART of the cost of rescuing, rehabilitating, and getting the pet healthy so they can go on to find a loving home with someone willing to give them a second chance at life. This amount includes each animal being current on age appropriate vaccinations including DHPPL, bordetella, influenza, rabies, and boosters when appropriate. De-wormed for any internal parasites (round worms, hook worms, tape worms and whipworms) with Drontal Plus, 4DX tested heart-worm negative (if positive, they are treated), tested negative for tick borne diseases, spayed/neutered, implanted with a micro-chip and have been examined by a veterinarian to certify that they are healthy. Any other known health issues are treated as well prior to adoption (examples: UTI, broken bones, contagious infections, dental cleanings, etc). All animals are also on a regime of flea and heartworm medication every month. Lifetime registration for the micro-chip is included in each adoption fee. In addition, each adopter will go home with a fitted collar, tags, a bag of dog food the pet has been on, copies of all vet history, and an adoption kit filled with valuable information and coupons as well as other various treats or toys as promotions become available. All puppy adoptions include two puppy training books, the Puppy Primer & Way To Go by Patricia McConnell, and all adult adoptions go home with Love Has No Age Limit by Patricia McConnell to help ensure a smooth transition for your new family member.

We ask that you consider an additional donation on top of this pet's adoption fee. This money will go directly into our Adoption Fund to be used exclusively for rescuing and caring for other pets in need. Many pets we take in have very high vet bills to get them healthy and adoptable for the public - much higher than their adoption fees. We receive no government funding and rely solely on donations from our community and caring adopters to continue our rescue efforts!