Token

My story

Meet Token~ With having his world turned up side down, Token is doing his best. First being dumped and ending up on the streets, then being brought to a big noisy shelter by animal control, this sweet boy deserves better! In the shelter he was nervous and skittish, never mean or aggressive. He is now fostered in a home, and has already loosed up! He is sweet and calm, and really loves his people! Token seems pretty easy going and interested in doing whatever his humans are doing. At this point, he does not seem to be a high energy dog at all, and actually seems to have a very average energy level..not the energy level said to be of other Malinios breed dogs. Only a week out of the shelter, Token is still unsure of things and seems to lack confidence. We have noticed him do some resource guarding. So, we are looking for an adult only home for Token. His future adopters need to have some training/experience with these kinds of issues. Token is very smart, and seems to want to please. He is also very food motivated which is good! Helping Token build up his confidence, and getting him where he needs to be mentally and behaviorally will be something so very rewarding! He is definitely worth the effort, as he is a really good boy! Token is very smart, and is already potty trained. He sits, lays, and gives paw on command. Token is fine with other dogs, but could probably care less if lived with any! *The adoption fee is $450.00 and includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, flea/tick and heartworm preventatives, leash and collar, ProHeart 12 (adults), and the mandatory CT HB 5368 exam. 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 BREE

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Token, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.