Clutch

My story

Hi there! My name is Clutch, and I'm looking for something I've never really had before: a forever home. Before I tell you about the kind of family I'm hoping to find, I should probably tell you a little about where I came from. Life didn't start out easy for me and my brothers and sisters. We were part of a group of seven dogs living in a van with a homeless owner. Five of us puppies spent most of our days crowded together in a tiny kennel that was barely big enough for all of us. It was dirty, uncomfortable, and not much of a place for a puppy to grow up. We were hungry, underweight, covered in mange, and had never seen a veterinarian. Things changed when a kind woman from Pets to Vets, a pet transportation company, came to help. She had been asked to transport us to a boarding facility while our owner was hospitalized. When she saw our condition, she knew we needed more help than just a ride. A veterinarian examined us, treated our mange, and gave us our first vaccinations. A few days later, our owner returned and took only our mother, leaving the rest of us behind. Most people might have turned away, but the wonderful lady from Pets to Vets wouldn't let that happen. She took all six of us into her own home. For the first time in our lives, we got to experience what being a dog should really feel like. We played in a yard. We slept on clean bedding. We ate regular meals. We got baths and lots of kindness. Slowly, we started learning that people could be gentle and caring. Later, four of us came to stay with another family who agreed to help while we searched for permanent homes. They quickly discovered something special about us. Even though we had spent much of our lives not knowing where our next meal would come from, we never fought over food. In fact, we'll often share, switch bowls, and happily eat side by side. That's just the kind of dogs we are. As for me, I'm a sweet, resilient pup with a heart much bigger than my past. I love attention, enjoy playing with my dog friends, and I'm learning every day what it means to be a cherished companion. Despite everything I've been through, I still greet life with a wagging tail and an optimistic spirit. My mange is healing nicely, and my fur is growing back more every day. Those light patches you may see aren't scars or discoloration. They're simply places where healthy new fur is returning. This weekend I'll receive my second mange treatment, vaccine boosters, and a microchip. I've already been neutered too, thanks to a generous low-cost veterinary clinic that helped all of us get ready for adoption. The people caring for me say I'm incredibly well-behaved and easy to love. Personally, I think I'm just grateful. Every meal, every belly rub, every soft bed feels like a gift. What I want most now is a family of my own. A family that will see past my rough beginning and focus on the bright future ahead. Maybe that's a family with kids. Maybe it's a retired couple. Maybe it's a single person looking for a loyal best friend. I don't really care what your house looks like or how big your yard is. What matters to me is love, patience, and a promise that I'll never have to wonder where I belong again. My name is Clutch for now, but honestly, I don't know it very well yet. You can call me whatever you like. What matters more than my name is finding someone who wants to make me part of their family forever. If you've read this far, maybe you're already wondering if we're meant to meet. If you'd like to learn more about me or schedule a visit, please email mike@caaronline.org. I've survived a difficult beginning, but I believe the best chapter of my story hasn't been written yet. Could you be the happy ending to my story? ❤️ Love, Clutch   PLEASE e-mail (do not call) mike@caaronline.org for more information and to set up an appointment to adopt. Do not e-mail us with a request to call you, if you have a question, please ask in the e-mail.   All dogs are adopted on a first come - first served basis. Central Arizona Animal Rescue is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation. We are located in San Tan Valley, AZ. If you have other dogs already, you must bring them for introduction prior to adoption. Follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/CentralArizonaAnimalRescue Follow us on Instagram -  www.instagram.com/centralarizonaanimalrescue Follow our YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/channel/UCp43a-ycLJ2BwsgW8hu6UVg WE DO NOT TAKE OWNER SURRENDERS - If you are looking to surrender a dog, take them to the county animal control in the county you reside in. 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