Fermata BAS Australian Shepherd & Retriever Mix Lenoir, NC

Fermata will sustain the notes in her love song for her new family. She's praying they hurry to choose her!

With a guesstimated birthday in Mary 2020, Fermata weighs approx. 50 lbs.
She was turned into Animal Control as a stray.

Fermata was timid when she arrived but has acclimated well to her kennel and the caregivers in the shelter. They engage with her several times a day and she's become comfortable with the routine. She's a calm girl and is quiet in the kennel - even when the pups on either side are barking their heads off :)

Fermata rides calmly in a car and is comfy in a 42" crate. She sleeps all night long without a peep and is able to wait for walks to potty & poop if provided several times a day and on a regular schedule so she can predict how long she needs to wait.

When meeting strange, polite dogs, Fermata behaves with quiet assurance. Her people should advocate for her if an impolite dog approaches her space. Dogs should be introduced on a walk, maintaining at least 3 feet distance for several car lengths before being allowed to greet.

Fermata is being housed in our Bunch Anderson Shelter Building (BAS) in Lenoir and can be seen Saturdays from 12 -3 p.m. and Thursdays 4-7 p.m. during the summer months.

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Whether dogs / puppies come in as strays or owner surrenders, we usually have to make our best guess as to birthdate and breed.

If adopted into a home with other animals, particularly cats, your new pet should be crated or secured when you're not available to supervise to insure a harmonious relationship.

A vet reference is required to confirm responsible pet ownership. Requirement is a minimum three-year vet history documenting current / previous pets are spayed / neutered, kept up to date on core vaccinations, and on heartworm prevention. We suggest first time pet owners without a vet history look for an adult dog for companionship and to gain experience. Other rescues or your local government-run animal control agency may have different adoption requirements.

Adoption fee covers two vaccinations plus spay / neuter if using our local low-cost spay/neuter clinic (overnight stay required) and surgery occurs as agreed upon in the adoption contract. Convenience fee equal to refundable spay/neuter deposit may be required if, using our veterinarian or same-day surgery, service is scheduled through our organization. Additional fees for 3rd puppy vaccination, refundable spay/neuter deposit, etc. may apply.

We recommend interested parties contact us to pre-qualify for adoption so their new furry family can go home once paperwork is complete. Fees are required in cash. For more information on our organization, our website is www.FoothillsCanineRescue.org.

We are an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue with a few of our sweet ones in our shelter located next to Waggin' Tail Resale & Marketplace (220 Joyceton Church Road) in Lenoir. We receive no funding from agencies.