River - *Weekend Special!* Mixed Breed Bend, OR

Meet River the Wonder Pup!

**Take me home this weekend!**

Special Offer: For the right person or family, River's adoption fee is 50% off if he goes home by or before 5/20!

It's a mystery to all of us-River included-why this incredible young pup is still waiting for his forever home. He came to Street Dog Hero as a puppy from Oklahoma and has grown into the most lovable, smart, and ready-for-anything adventure buddy. No aggression, no reactivity, no behavior red flags-just a happy, energetic dog eager to share life's adventures with you.

River is healthy, neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccinations. He's excellent with people, loves meeting and playing with other dogs, and does great around older kiddos. A cat-free home is best, as he's a bit too curious when it comes to felines. He's potty trained, crate trained (sleeps through the night!), rides well in the car, and knows several commands including sit, down, off, wait, and go potty.

This boy has the perfect mix of trail-dog energy and couch-companion charm. He's happiest when exploring with his humans, going for walks, joining in on errands or outdoor fun, and then settling in for some cozy cuddle time.

River is ready to be your hiking buddy, shop companion, brewery bud, your shadow at the coffee shop, and your sidekick in all things life.

Apply through our website today to start a flexible in-home adoption trial and see if River is your perfect match. Will you be his hero?

steps to adopting

(OUR ADOPTABLE DOGS ARE IN SEPARATE TEMPORARY FOSTER HOMES BETWEEN BEND/CENTRAL OREGON AND THE GREATER PORTLAND AREA. THEREFORE, MEET AND GREETS ARE NOT DONE AT OUR FACILITY. TO LEARN MORE, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ADOPTION APPLICATION ONLINE AND OUR ADOPTION PROGRAM MANAGER WILL REACH OUT TO YOU WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MEET YOUR NEW PUP!)

The first step to adopting a dog from SDH is to complete the adoption application. First click on the OUR DOGS tab up above, and then click on the orange colored Fill out an Adoption Application. Once submitted, please expect 3-5 business days or sooner for processing and to hear back from us. Once you are pre-approved, your adoption application will remain on file with us for 1 year and it can go towards multiple adoptions within that 1 year time frame before it expires.

To finalize an adoption you must sign the adoption contract and pay the full adoption fee of $300. The adoption fee helps cover our costs. On average, per dog, it costs SDH between $500-$700 for vetting/medical/sterilization, transport and other rescue related expenses. All dogs are rescued and do not transport to SDH until they are healthy and ready to be adopted. All dogs are examined by a veterinarian before they fly, which includes sterilization whenever possible, given standard vaccines and rabies (if age appropriate). Most dogs are sterilized before they come into our program, however if this is not the case we will spay/neuter them once they arrive at our cost.

Upon their arrival, all dogs are seen for a wellness exam by SDH's medical team. Once the adoption is finalized, any further medical care or treatment will not be covered by SDH, unless discussed prior with our medical team. All known issues are disclosed to the best of our ability prior to finalizing the adoption.