RICHIE Norwegian Elkhound & Australian Shepherd Mix Sandston, VA

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AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION - RICHIE

BREED - Elkhound mix
SIZE - About 30 pounds
AGE - Born July 2023
GENDER - Male
MEDICAL CONCERNS - Vision impaired/Blind
BEHAVIOR CONCERNS - None known
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS - Richie is a lovely puppy that is a joy to be with! Not only is he adorable, but he is super sweet and playful. Richie and his litter mates came to us recently from a NC shelter where they had been surrendered by their owner, likely due to their vision impairment. Richie is possibly completely blind. All three pups are lovely, older pups, and will be wonderful companions to their adoptive families. Richie will likely be 30-35 pounds when fully grown and he is a perfect size for most homes! He is in good health, neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. We are seeking a home with an adopter who has the ability to work from home or otherwise able to spend a good part of each day with this sweet boy. A home with a fenced, secure yard will give him room to run and play safely with his new family. Richie may not be well suited to small children or very small dogs who could be upset by his enthusiasm, but will fit nicely into many other homes.

Our adoption process starts with your email to carerescue@aol.com or Petfinder inquiry. After we receive it, we will email you our prescreening questionnaire. Your answers will help us determine that your home and lifestyle matches the needs of Richie as well as our adoption criteria. Once determined, we will set up a private meeting with your family and Richie at a park near our private kennel just east of Richmond. After meeting him and determining that it matches your preferences for a pet, we will accept your application. A home visit by one of our trained volunteers is required for all adoptions, and we will speak with your vet to ensure that you are a responsible pet owner. More information on our website at www.carerva.com.