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Leo

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Husky

About Leo

Paramus, NJ

Breed

HuskyMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Medium
Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Friendly, Loves, Brave, Playful, Loyal
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Leo’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Leo's Story

Leo is approximately 2-3 years old and currently weighs 57 pounds. Like so many dogs, Leo's story is a sad one. Leo spent most of his life with a caring and loving owner who regularly took him to the vet and kept him inside (which is not typical for dogs in the south). Once Leo's owner had to move into a senior residence, he entrusted a friend to care for his beloved dog, Leo.<br/><br/>Long story short, that "friend" kept Leo chained up outside without food and water. You can see from one of Leo's pictures that he was skinny when he was rescued. He was taken to a shelter, but the shelter protocol is to euthanize dogs that are there for more than 3 days. Leo was pulled from the shelter in the nick of time. He's been to the vet and we unfortunately found out that he was heartworm positive so we arranged and paid for his treatments.<br/><br/>Now, we are happy to announce that Leo has finished his heartworm treatments and he is now a healthy and happy boy. We are told that he loves meeting people and was even happy to see everyone at the vet.<br/><br/>Leo is described as a wonderful, fairly calm boy, though he does have the occasional puppy burst of energy. He is human and dog friendly. He's a good boy who will sit when you ask him to. He loves car rides and will jump right in the back seat and stay there for the trip.<br/><br/>Please help us find Leo a new, stable home. He must have been so confused, going from the love and safety of his original owner to being tied up and ignored outside.<br/><br/>- Personality: friendly, affectionate, fairly calm with some puppy energy, good in car<br/>- Good with: people, and dogs - has not been around cats yet<br/>- Training: knows the command for 'sit'<br/>- Estimated date of birth: approximately 2-3 years old<br/>- Weight: 57 pounds<br/>- Medical: vetted, up to date on vaccinations, neutered, microchipped. <br/>- Location: Currently located with a foster in Texas, but if adopted, will come to the NJ area on our next transport. <br/><br/>Questions please email: info@ friendsforlifeanimalrescue.org<br/><br/>To apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/210286667669167<br/><br/>We always need fosters. Please join us! https://form.jotform.com/210257395409155<br/><br/>Many other dogs need our help. Please consider donating or sponsoring a dog, if possible.<br/><br/>100% of all money received from adoption fees and donations goes directly back to support saving other dogs and cats in need. FFLAR is a 501c(3) non-profit. Please consider donating. We appreciate your support!<br/><br/>Venmo: @friendsforlife-animalrescue OR <br/>Zelle: fflpetrescue@gmail.com<br/><br/>To donate monthly, please use this Zeffy link. Note: Please be aware that the “give tip” on the second step is checked by default. The tip goes to Zeffy (not to FFLAR) and you can opt to uncheck it.<br/><br/>https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/763f3cec-69ef-4806-96f6-831021b48466?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL4hbtjbGNrAviFoWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEegHYYwrs5iSMcVVCL-43MA3M6nyqs867FuBqqghj5UXZQjQUoL0h2beNQOdI_aem_rFEk_Kbb7rp9XSLUut_hyw

Leo is approximately 2-3 years old and currently weighs 57 pounds. Like so many dogs, Leo's story is a sad one. Leo spent most of his life with a caring and loving owner who regularly took him to the vet and kept him inside (which is not typical for dogs in the south). Once Leo's owner had to move into a senior residence, he entrusted a friend to care for his beloved dog, Leo.

Long story short, that "friend" kept Leo chained up outside without food and water. You can see from one of Leo's pictures that he was skinny when he was rescued. He was taken to a shelter, but the shelter protocol is to euthanize dogs that are there for more than 3 days. Leo was pulled from the shelter in the nick of time. He's been to the vet and we unfortunately found out that he was heartworm positive so we arranged and paid for his treatments.

Now, we are happy to announce that Leo has finished his heartworm treatments and he is now a healthy and happy boy. We are told that he loves meeting people and was even happy to se

Leo is approximately 2-3 years old and currently weighs 57 pounds. Like so many dogs, Leo's story is a sad one. Leo spent most of his life with a caring and loving owner who regularly took him to the vet and kept him inside (which is not typical for dogs in the south). Once Leo's owner had to move into a senior residence, he entrusted a friend to care for his beloved dog, Leo.

Long story short, that "friend" kept Leo chained up outside without food and water. You can see from one of Leo's pictures that he was skinny when he was rescued. He was taken to a shelter, but the shelter protocol is to euthanize dogs that are there for more than 3 days. Leo was pulled from the shelter in the nick of time. He's been to the vet and we unfortunately found out that he was heartworm positive so we arranged and paid for his treatments.

Now, we are happy to announce that Leo has finished his heartworm treatments and he is now a healthy and happy boy. We are told that he loves meeting people and was even happy to see everyone at the vet.

Leo is described as a wonderful, fairly calm boy, though he does have the occasional puppy burst of energy. He is human and dog friendly. He's a good boy who will sit when you ask him to. He loves car rides and will jump right in the back seat and stay there for the trip.

Please help us find Leo a new, stable home. He must have been so confused, going f

How To Adopt

Leo was listed as ADOPTABLE by Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State
How can I adopt Leo?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State. 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 Leo 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 Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State for details on the pet.
When can I meet Leo?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Leo, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State, and they'll be happy to help!
Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State's Adoption Policy
1. Applicant fills out an adoption application. 2. FFLAR contacts applicant's references and vet. 3. FFLAR conducts a Virtual Home Visit (video call) with the potential adopter. We strive to find the best fit for both the adopter family and the dog. 4. If approved, the adopter is walked through the next steps (adoption agreement, deposit, given transport or Meet and Greet details). Please note that some of our dogs are in foster homes within the PA, NJ, area and others arrive on transport from our fosters/rescue partners in Texas. 5. Adopter gets a new "Friend for Life" and a pup is saved.

Leo is from Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State

[Paramus, NJ]

Our Mission
Friends for Life Animal Rescue is a non-profit, 501(c)3, foster based, volunteer run rescue with foster homes in the Tri-state (PA, NJ, NY) area. Our mission is to rescue abused/tortured, neglected, and unwanted dogs from rural areas of Texas by providing veterinary care and finding them loving forever homes up north. Ext...
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