SWEET PETEY (cc#7149)

Every stray has a story. This one's is short, but sweet.<br/><br/>Some volunteers have been calling him "Petey", others call him "Sweety". We ended up combining the name, and now he's called "Sweet Petey". One thing we all agree on is that he's a really great dog - quite a favorite of the volunteers. He was tied to the fence at the animal control facility, Was he abandoned? Or, as we would prefer to think, was he found by a good Samaritan who tied him to the fence to keep him safe. Whichever it was, he somehow got out of the leash, and wandered to the side of the building where the hose was dripping. That's where the Animal Control Officer found him - getting himself a drink of water. .....Just a sweet, friendly, goof-ball.... (the dog, we mean)..... The ACO went to enter the facility, and Sweet Petey walked right in. Since then he's made himself comfortable, and he seems "to be enjoying his vacation". But he needs more than a vacation. This dog needs a home to call his own.<br/><br/>When the town vet was in he estimated Petey to be about 2 years old - and he updated Petey's Rabies Vaccination. Then Petey went to our vet. His Distemper & Bordetella Vaccinations were updated. He was tested for Heartworm/Lyme Disease, and checked for various parasites. All negative. ....And Petey was neutered. They estimated Petey at about 2 years old, and he weighed in at just over 69 lbs. <br/><br/>Petey is an energetic dog that needs lots of exercise. He would be perfect for a jogger, or as a companion with someone that likes to take long walks. <br/><br/>If you have any questions, would like more information about Sweet Petey or if you are considering adoption, you can give us a call. (WOAWL 973-736-8689). Or, speak with an animal control officer through the West Orange Health Department at 973-325-4120. Best yet, stop by and take a look. The Township's Animal Control Facility (commonly called The Animal Shelter) is located at 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange; and is open Monday through Friday 4:30 - 5:30.... .... (Occasionally additional hours can be made by appointment.) <br/><br/>…….

Every stray has a story. This one's is short, but sweet.

Some volunteers have been calling him "Petey", others call him "Sweety". We ended up combining the name, and now he's called "Sweet Petey". One thing we all agree on is that he's a really great dog - quite a favorite of the volunteers. He was tied to the fence at the animal control facility, Was he abandoned? Or, as we would prefer to think, was he found by a good Samaritan who tied him to the fence to keep him safe. Whichever it was, he somehow got out of the leash, and wandered to the side of the building where the hose was dripping. That's where the Animal Control Officer found him - getting himself a drink of water. .....Just a sweet, friendly, goof-ball.... (the dog, we mean)..... The ACO went to enter the facility, and Sweet Petey walked right in. Since then he's made himself comfortable, and he seems "to be enjoying his vacation". But he needs more than a vacation. This dog needs a home to call his own.

When the town vet was in h

Every stray has a story. This one's is short, but sweet.

Some volunteers have been calling him "Petey", others call him "Sweety". We ended up combining the name, and now he's called "Sweet Petey". One thing we all agree on is that he's a really great dog - quite a favorite of the volunteers. He was tied to the fence at the animal control facility, Was he abandoned? Or, as we would prefer to think, was he found by a good Samaritan who tied him to the fence to keep him safe. Whichever it was, he somehow got out of the leash, and wandered to the side of the building where the hose was dripping. That's where the Animal Control Officer found him - getting himself a drink of water. .....Just a sweet, friendly, goof-ball.... (the dog, we mean)..... The ACO went to enter the facility, and Sweet Petey walked right in. Since then he's made himself comfortable, and he seems "to be enjoying his vacation". But he needs more than a vacation. This dog needs a home to call his own.

When the town vet was in he estimated Petey to be about 2 years old - and he updated Petey's Rabies Vaccination. Then Petey went to our vet. His Distemper & Bordetella Vaccinations were updated. He was tested for Heartworm/Lyme Disease, and checked for various parasites. All negative. ....And Petey was neutered. They estimated Petey at about 2 years old, and he weighed in at just over 69 lbs.

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