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River

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Belgian Shepherd / Malinois

About River

Gig Harbor, WA

Breed

Belgian Shepherd / MalinoisMix

Physical Traits

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

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

River’s Compatibility

    This pet has good 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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River's Story

Name: River<br/>Sex: Male<br/>Age: 1 year<br/>Breed: Belgian Malinois Mix<br/>Size: Medium<br/>Color: Honey and Black<br/>Weight: 43.0 lbs<br/><br/>Spayed/Neutered: Yes<br/>Vaccinated: Yes<br/>Dewormed: Yes<br/>4DX Test: Negative<br/><br/>Personality<br/><br/>River is a strong, healthy, and energetic puppy with a sweet and obedient nature. Like any young pup, he's full of life and always ready to play. He's especially agile and intelligent—classic traits of his breed mix—and absolutely loves playing with balls and rope toys. His favorite activities include eating, playing with his siblings, and exploring the world around him.<br/><br/>River gets along well with both younger and older dogs and is very friendly with children. It's currently unknown how he does with cats.<br/><br/>About River<br/><br/>River's story began in Salto, Jalisco, where he and his four siblings were found abandoned inside a plastic bag. After receiving a call for help, we rushed to bring them to safety. Following a period of quarantine and veterinary care, River and three of his siblings survived and began to thrive—though sadly, one pup did not make it.<br/><br/>River has since grown into a happy, healthy, and spirited young dog.<br/><br/>River is currently waiting in Mexico for a family to make a trial commitment so he can travel to Washington and find his forever home.<br/><br/>Adoption Fee: $600 (includes transport, vet care, and paperwork)<br/>Apply to adopt at: www.northwestwagrescue.org

Name: River
Sex: Male
Age: 1 year
Breed: Belgian Malinois Mix
Size: Medium
Color: Honey and Black
Weight: 43.0 lbs

Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Dewormed: Yes
4DX Test: Negative

Personality

River is a strong, healthy, and energetic puppy with a sweet and obedient nature. Like any young pup, he's full of life and always ready to play. He's especially agile and intelligent—classic traits of his breed mix—and absolutely loves playing with balls and rope toys. His favorite activities include eating, playing with his siblings, and exploring the world around him.

River gets along well with both younger and older dogs and is very friendly with children. It's currently unknown how he does with cats.

About River

River's story began in Salto, Jalisco, where he and his four siblings were found abandoned inside a plastic bag. After receiving a call for help, we rushed to bring them to safety. Following a period of quarantine and veterinary c

Name: River
Sex: Male
Age: 1 year
Breed: Belgian Malinois Mix
Size: Medium
Color: Honey and Black
Weight: 43.0 lbs

Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Dewormed: Yes
4DX Test: Negative

Personality

River is a strong, healthy, and energetic puppy with a sweet and obedient nature. Like any young pup, he's full of life and always ready to play. He's especially agile and intelligent—classic traits of his breed mix—and absolutely loves playing with balls and rope toys. His favorite activities include eating, playing with his siblings, and exploring the world around him.

River gets along well with both younger and older dogs and is very friendly with children. It's currently unknown how he does with cats.

About River

River's story began in Salto, Jalisco, where he and his four siblings were found abandoned inside a plastic bag. After receiving a call for help, we rushed to bring them to safety. Following a period of quarantine and veterinary care, River and three of his siblings survived and began to thrive—though sadly, one pup did not make it.

River has since grown into a happy, healthy, and spirited young dog.

River is currently waiting in Mexico for a family to make a trial commitment so he can travel to Washington and find his forever home.

Adoption Fee: $600 (includes transport, vet care, and paperwork)

How To Adopt

River was listed as Adoptable by NorthWest Wag Rescue
How can I adopt River?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with NorthWest Wag Rescue. 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 River 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 NorthWest Wag Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet River?
If you've submitted an inquiry, NorthWest Wag Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for River, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to NorthWest Wag Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
NorthWest Wag Rescue's Adoption Policy
Apply for the pup on our website An application specialist will be in contact to do your interview If accepted, NWW will reach out via email with the next steps

River is from NorthWest Wag Rescue

[Gig Harbor, WA]

Our Mission
NorthWest Wag Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to representing the rights of animals everywhere. We currently have three partner organizations we pull dogs & cats from; Roswell Shelter in New Mexico, Stanislaus Shelter in Modesto, CA & Flying Dog Rescue Ranch in Mexico. Both Roswell & Stanislaus are ki...
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