IRIS

  • Young
  • Female
  • Medium
  • German Shepherd Dog
  • Mixed Breed

About IRIS

Statesville, NC

Breed

German Shepherd Dog&Mixed BreedMix

Physical Traits

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

Behavior

House-trained: Unknown

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Adoption Fee

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IRIS's Story

Iris came to us as a stray after being found at a local service station when her finder (who was traveling through from out of state) stopped amidst her travels, and lucky for her, that she did! Not chipped and no ID tag meant that if Iris had a family, there was no way to let them know where she was. She appeared on our website during her stray hold, as all strays do, in hopes they would see her and claim her. She has been a little nervous since her arrival to us, so our staff has been diligently working with her making sure to show her love, patience and grace, daily to help her gain her confidence! And this adorable girl is VERY receptive that whole notion! She visits offices often and continues to gain confidence daily! Iris is such the gentle treat taker, too! We learned that she does prefer dog treats over the human food that some (we won’t mention names) staff members try to give her, and is always just the sweetest when taking them! She even met a canine friend who was an office mate for the day and the nose-to-nose meeting through the ‘baby/dog’ gate proved tail wags and sniff approvals from both her and her new friend! We have no information how she does with cats and have no way to test for this. We always recommend meet and greets with other dogs and children prior to adoption to ensure a great fit. She has grown from running to the back of her kennel when she first arrived when a human paid a visit, to sitting in the front calmly at first, then jumping into tail wags when she sees her human friends. She walks great on a leash, although if you hype her up too much... you may have to then give her a moment while she gets her zoomies out, because the excitement sometimes is just too much to contain them. This sweet girl will benefit most from a family who understands the need to go slow with movements at first and when meeting new canine and human friends, but given the patience and grace that comes with that, she will prove to be the best companion EVER! If you can provide the perfect home for this sweet girl, please come and meet her in person. Adoption Hours: • Mon–Fri: 12–5pm • Sat: 11am–2pm Please bring a collar and leash OR purchase a combo from us for only $15 to safely take your new family member home safely. All adoptable dogs/puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age appropriate vaccines and preventatives. Adopters must establish vet care upon adoption. The 3 3 3 Rule: 3 days to decompress 3 weeks to settle in 3 months to build trust Iris/A319191: 11 months old, spayed female, 34.80 pounds

Iris came to us as a stray after being found at a local service station when her finder (who was traveling through from out of state) stopped amidst her travels, and lucky for her, that she did! Not chipped and no ID tag meant that if Iris had a family, there was no way to let them know where she was. She appeared on our website during her stray hold, as all strays do, in hopes they would see her and claim her. She has been a little nervous since her arrival to us, so our staff has been diligently working with her making sure to show her love, patience and grace, daily to help her gain her confidence! And this adorable girl is VERY receptive that whole notion! She visits offices often and continues to gain confidence daily! Iris is such the gentle treat taker, too! We learned that she does prefer dog treats over the human food that some (we won’t mention names) staff members try to give her, and is always just the sweetest when taking them! She even met a canine friend who was an office mate for the day and the nose

Iris came to us as a stray after being found at a local service station when her finder (who was traveling through from out of state) stopped amidst her travels, and lucky for her, that she did! Not chipped and no ID tag meant that if Iris had a family, there was no way to let them know where she was. She appeared on our website during her stray hold, as all strays do, in hopes they would see her and claim her. She has been a little nervous since her arrival to us, so our staff has been diligently working with her making sure to show her love, patience and grace, daily to help her gain her confidence! And this adorable girl is VERY receptive that whole notion! She visits offices often and continues to gain confidence daily! Iris is such the gentle treat taker, too! We learned that she does prefer dog treats over the human food that some (we won’t mention names) staff members try to give her, and is always just the sweetest when taking them! She even met a canine friend who was an office mate for the day and the nose-to-nose meeting through the ‘baby/dog’ gate proved tail wags and sniff approvals from both her and her new friend! We have no information how she does with cats and have no way to test for this. We always recommend meet and greets with other dogs and children prior to adoption to ensure a great fit. She has grown from running to the back of her kennel when she first arrived when a human paid

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How To Adopt

How can I adopt IRIS?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Iredell County Animal Services & Control Department. 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 IRIS 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 Iredell County Animal Services & Control Department for details on the pet.
When can I meet IRIS?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Iredell County Animal Services & Control Department will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for IRIS, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Iredell County Animal Services & Control Department, and they'll be happy to help!
Iredell County Animal Services & Control Department's Adoption Policy
The adoption fee for our dogs and puppies is $80.00.  This includes the cost of the spay or neuter, the microchip, the first rabies vaccination, the first distemper/parvo vaccination and being de-wormed. The adoption fee for our cats and kittens is $65.00.  This includes the cost of the spay or neuter, the first rabies vaccination, the first distemper/upper respiratory combo vaccination and being de-wormed. Occassionally, we have other domestic pets for adoption as well, including (but not limited to) hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, goats and horses.  Please check for availability of these animals. Our address is 430 Bristol Dr., Statesville, NC 28677. Take I-40 to exit # 148 and go South on Garner Bagnal Blvd.  When you are at the light in front of Kewaunee Scientific, turn right onto Bristol Dr.  We are approximately 1/4 mile down on the right behind the Iredell County Agriculture Department. Our visiting hours are from 10:30 am

IRIS is from Iredell County Animal Services & Control Department

[Statesville, NC]

Our Mission
We have a rabies clinic on the 2nd Tuesday night of every month from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  If your pet has a current rabies vaccination, bring written proof and it can get a 3 year booster vaccination.  All rabies vaccinations will be available for $6.00.  Our primary duty is to protect the public's safety.  We enforce the I...
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Location
430 Bristol Dr Statesville, NC, 28677

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