JOSIE

NEW PICS & VIDEO 8/26!<br/><br/>***PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE INQUIRING ABOUT JOSIE***<br/><br/>We ask that you email us at info@sweetliferescue.org with questions and/or to request an adoption application instead of clicking on Petfinder links. However, if you choose to communicate through Petfinder, PLEASE check your spam folder for our response. <br/><br/>Meet JOSIE! This 11..5 week week old, appx 17 pound puppy came into rescue from the Shenandoah Valley at *three days old* after four of her littermates died. She has been bottle fed and hand raised and has grown into an adorable, SMART, playful, happy girl who is ready to meet her forever family NOW!<br/><br/>Here is what she needs in an adopter/adoptive home:<br/><br/>1. Her *ideal adopter is dog experienced; however, we do consider first time dog owners. But if you've never owned a dog before, you must be willing to research and learn the basics of canine care and training. You should have experience and/or knowledge of the hound breeds which are unique and have their own quirks and needs.<br/> <br/>2. Her adopter has a stay at home/work from home/take to work schedule in order to continue her training and all-important socialization. <br/><br/>3. Her dream come true is other dogs in the home as she LOVES other dogs. If she is the only dog (and gets ALL the attention) she would need access to other dogs in her neighborhood, at friends' houses, at doggie play group/daycare, etc. (after 16 weeks of age).<br/><br/>4. Because of her age and typical puppy behaviors, it's best if any children in the home are age 10 or older. (Dog experienced children age eight and older will be considered on a case by case basis.)<br/><br/>Josie loves to play inside as well as outside with canine friends and with toys. She loves the toys and tunnels and slide in her foster's yard…be sure to watch her video! Regarding exercise, she is currently walking with her foster every day and continued daily exercise is a MUST!<br/><br/>With her rare merle coat, light eyes and long, buttery soft ears, Josie is a stunning pup. But it’s her sweet disposition, eagerness to learn, and ability to retain that make her truly special! <br/><br/>Josie has been dewormed multiple times, received a recent negative fecal, has been seen by our rescue Vet three times, received her first and second DHPP vaccines, and has been given her first dose of prescription heartworm and flea/tick preventative. Her second does of preventatives will be sent home with her adopter(s). She will need additional vaccines as well as additional prescription preventatives over the next few weeks/months. Her spay is the responsibility of her adopter and by Virginia law must be performed by six months of age.<br/><br/>You must be over 21 years of age with a regular, reliable source of income to adopt from us. We do not adopt to college students.<br/><br/>Please note that Josie's adoption fee is $375.<br/><br/>***Regarding Josie's breed mix*** <br/><br/>We were told that Josie's parents were both hounds but we have no way to verify this. We definitely see hound mix in her and her markings might indicate Catahoula Leopard Dog as well. Her *precise* breed mix is unknown. We have listed her projected adult size as medium (26-50 lbs) and we feel she will most likely be in the 50-60 lb range. We can make no absolute guarantees as to her size or appearance when she is fully grown.

NEW PICS & VIDEO 8/26!

***PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE INQUIRING ABOUT JOSIE***

We ask that you email us at info@sweetliferescue.org with questions and/or to request an adoption application instead of clicking on Petfinder links. However, if you choose to communicate through Petfinder, PLEASE check your spam folder for our response.

Meet JOSIE! This 11..5 week week old, appx 17 pound puppy came into rescue from the Shenandoah Valley at *three days old* after four of her littermates died. She has been bottle fed and hand raised and has grown into an adorable, SMART, playful, happy girl who is ready to meet her forever family NOW!

Here is what she needs in an adopter/adoptive home:

1. Her *ideal adopter is dog experienced; however, we do consider first time dog owners. But if you've never owned a dog before, you must be willing to research and learn the basics of canine care and training. You should have experience and/or knowledge of the hound breeds which are unique

NEW PICS & VIDEO 8/26!

***PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE INQUIRING ABOUT JOSIE***

We ask that you email us at info@sweetliferescue.org with questions and/or to request an adoption application instead of clicking on Petfinder links. However, if you choose to communicate through Petfinder, PLEASE check your spam folder for our response.

Meet JOSIE! This 11..5 week week old, appx 17 pound puppy came into rescue from the Shenandoah Valley at *three days old* after four of her littermates died. She has been bottle fed and hand raised and has grown into an adorable, SMART, playful, happy girl who is ready to meet her forever family NOW!

Here is what she needs in an adopter/adoptive home:

1. Her *ideal adopter is dog experienced; however, we do consider first time dog owners. But if you've never owned a dog before, you must be willing to research and learn the basics of canine care and training. You should have experience and/or knowledge of the hound breeds which are unique and have their own quirks and needs.

2. Her adopter has a stay at home/work from home/take to work schedule in order to continue her training and all-important socialization.

3. Her dream come true is other dogs in the home as she LOVES other dogs. If she is the only dog (and gets ALL the attention) she would need access to other dogs in her neighborhood, at friends' houses, at