Percy

**? Meet Percy — The Sweetheart Who’s Been Waiting Too Long** <br/>Percy’s story began in heartbreak: dumped on the side of the road in a laundry basket with his littermates, starving and infested with parasites. If not for a kind-hearted Samaritan, they wouldn’t have survived.<br/><br/>Now, Percy is approaching his **second birthday on November 30th**, and he’s still waiting patiently for his forever home — watching others get adopted while he’s overlooked.<br/><br/>But Percy is truly **as close to perfect as you can get**: <br/>- ? Great with dogs <br/>- ? Wonderful with cats <br/>- ??????? Loves every human he meets <br/>- ? Small to medium size (depending on your perspective!) <br/>- ? Up to date on vaccines, microchipped, heartworm negative, and on monthly preventives <br/><br/>He’s gentle, affectionate, and ready to be someone’s best friend.<br/><br/>### ? Adoption Requirements & Procedures<br/><br/>We evaluate each application individually to ensure the best match for every dog.<br/><br/>**Recommendations:** <br/>- **Puppies**: Children should be at least 6 years old <br/>- **Small breeds**: Children should be at least 8 <br/>- **Herding/working breeds**: Children should be at least 12 <br/><br/>**Procedures:** <br/>- Must be **21+** to adopt <br/>- No adoptions to college students <br/>- **Physical home visits only** (within 2 hours of Cleveland County, NC) <br/>- **Fenced yards** required for certain dogs <br/>- **Apartment living** approved case-by-case <br/>- All current pets must be **spayed/neutered and up to date on vet care** <br/>- Adoption contract required — if you can’t keep the dog, they must return to the rescue <br/><br/>### ? Adoption Process <br/>1. Fill out our online application <br/>2. Receive an automated confirmation email <br/>3. Our adoption coordinator will contact you <br/>4. If references check out, we’ll schedule a home visit <br/>5. A meet and greet will be arranged with Percy (and any other available dogs) <br/>6. If it’s a match, the adoption contract will be signed and Percy can go home!<br/><br/>? **Adoption Fee:** $250 — includes all vetting, vaccinations, preventives, microchip, and neuter <br/>? **Application Link:** [https://cliffordsarmyrescue.com/1423-2](https://cliffordsarmyrescue.com/1423-2)<br/><br/>Percy’s been waiting long enough. If you’re ready to give him the love he’s always deserved, he’ll give you a lifetime of loyalty in return. ?

**? Meet Percy — The Sweetheart Who’s Been Waiting Too Long**
Percy’s story began in heartbreak: dumped on the side of the road in a laundry basket with his littermates, starving and infested with parasites. If not for a kind-hearted Samaritan, they wouldn’t have survived.

Now, Percy is approaching his **second birthday on November 30th**, and he’s still waiting patiently for his forever home — watching others get adopted while he’s overlooked.

But Percy is truly **as close to perfect as you can get**:
- ? Great with dogs
- ? Wonderful with cats
- ??????? Loves every human he meets
- ? Small to medium size (depending on your perspective!)
- ? Up to date on vaccines, microchipped, heartworm negative, and on monthly preventives

He’s gentle, affectionate, and ready to be someone’s best friend.

### ? Adoption Requirements & Procedures

We evaluate each application individually to ensure the best match for every dog.

**Recommendations:** <

**? Meet Percy — The Sweetheart Who’s Been Waiting Too Long**
Percy’s story began in heartbreak: dumped on the side of the road in a laundry basket with his littermates, starving and infested with parasites. If not for a kind-hearted Samaritan, they wouldn’t have survived.

Now, Percy is approaching his **second birthday on November 30th**, and he’s still waiting patiently for his forever home — watching others get adopted while he’s overlooked.

But Percy is truly **as close to perfect as you can get**:
- ? Great with dogs
- ? Wonderful with cats
- ??????? Loves every human he meets
- ? Small to medium size (depending on your perspective!)
- ? Up to date on vaccines, microchipped, heartworm negative, and on monthly preventives

He’s gentle, affectionate, and ready to be someone’s best friend.

### ? Adoption Requirements & Procedures

We evaluate each application individually to ensure the best match for every dog.

**Recommendations:**
- **Puppies**: Children should be at least 6 years old
- **Small breeds**: Children should be at least 8
- **Herding/working breeds**: Children should be at least 12

**Procedures:**
- Must be **21+** to adopt
- No adoptions to college students
- **Physical home visits only** (within 2 hours of Cleveland County, NC)
- **Fenced yards** required for