Topaz Basset Hound & Terrier Mix Woodbury, CT

Meet Topaz~

Topaz arrived in September to a shelter in SC. She had an embedded collar that horrifically cut into her neck and made a large pocket at the base of her throat. Her recovery has been long and required many vet visits, but she is now healed and ready to be adopted.
Topaz She is forward friendly, loves attention, and ADORES EVERYONE! Despite enduring many painful procedures to clear out old tissue and to get the neck pocket to heal, she has kept her sweet and trusting personality.
Topaz not only looks like a puppy, but acts like a puppy! She has that bouncy, happy, life is great attitude!
She is great with other dogs, walks well on a leash and enjoys going for long walks and hikes! Topaz is around 3 years old and weighs 43lbs., making her a great medium-sized pup!
Topaz is fine with some cats but not all. If the cat is not afraid to give it to Topaz if she gets too close, she chases.*We do have videos showing Topaz interacting with a cat.
Topaz is great in the crate & fully potty trained!

*UPDATE~Topaz was adopted to a super loving home a little over a year ago. Both of her parents are now dealing with health issues that make caring for Topaz very difficult.

BREED IDENTIFICATION:
Please understand that many rescue dogs are mixes of multiple breeds. Petfinder allows us to choose up to two breeds per dog. While the shelters and our rescue do our best in accurately identifying breeds, breed identification is not guaranteed. If there is a certain breed that you do not want, it is very important that you share this with our rescue when applying. When adopting a puppy, breed uncertainty plays a big part in the size/look of the dog as an adult. Please know that any puppy can be a wonderful dog, regardless of preconceived notions of certain breeds, but it is very important that the adopter has the dedication and patience to raise the puppy with boundaries, consistency, structure, & love. The more effort you give towards training & time you allow for exercise, your puppy will grow to be a HUGE source of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, TOTAL LOYALTY, HAPPINESS, COMFORT & COMPANIONSHIP!

ABOUT OUR RESCUE:
We are a small rescue run by volunteers & focused on finding the right match for both our dogs & for you. If you are interested in adopting through our rescue, you first will need to complete an adoption application & be approved as a potential adopter before meeting any of our pups. No need to be intimidated by our application as it allows us to get to know you & your lifestyle. Of course, the more you can share the better! Please also note, while a fenced yard is fantastic, it is not required by our rescue, however, it may be required for a certain dog occasionally. Once adoption applicants are approved to become potential adopters, we offer private appointments where you can meet one or several dogs at the discretion of the rescue. We offer a unique & pleasant experience focused on finding the perfect match. It is extremely important to us that everyone is treated with respect & that NO ONE IS LEFT HANGING. WE WILL GET BACK TO YOU WITHIN 2 TO 3 DAYS of application submission. If there is a dog you are eager to meet, please TEXT US DIRECTLY at 203-241-2351 so that we can check the status of your application and move it forward immediately. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you find your new best friend.
*All adult dogs can be cat tested by request.
HOME/RENTER INSURANCE:
SOME PROVIDERS HAVE VERY STRICT POLICIES REGARDING WHICH TYPE OF DOG BREEDS ARE ALLOWED UNDER THEIR COVERAGE. STATE FARM WAS SUGGESTED TO US AS THEY DO NOT PUNISH, DROP, NOR REFUSE YOU DUE TO DOG BREED SHOULD YOU RUN INTO ISSUES WITH YOUR CURRENT PROVIDER.