Nathan was born with a MILD cerebellar hypoplasia neurological problem. The breeder was uninterested in dealing with Nathan’s situation and he was sent to the local Animal Control agency where they were unable to deal with it. Nathan has been in our care since he was 5 weeks old.
Cerebellar hypoplasia causes Nathan to tilt his head, but he thinks it’s straight. As a result he walks in circles instead of a straight line. His neurologist prescribed agility training to help him overcome his lack of motor skills. So, Nathan has been training at River Dog 2-3 times a week since June and is excelling at agility. His doctor feels he is progressing very well and things are going in the right direction. It is now time for Nathan to have a home of his own. He is now 14 weeks old (Aug 10) and 55 pounds
He has steadily gained 5 pounds a week since in our care 9 weeks ago, and he is at least 24 inches tall. It has been decided it would be best for Nathan to continue with agility training/competition for the rest of his life so that his brain stays exercised, thus keeping his motor skills strong. If you are a person that is into agility and would love have a baby Dane to raise as your own Nathan is ready and willing. Nathan is crate trained, tries to walk well on a leash when he is not spinning, is good with other dogs but because of his condition he is alpha, which is how he survived infanthood. Also he would be safer in a home without stairs or with minimal stairs as depth perception will always be a problem for him. When he gets stressed he loses all sense of balance.
If you are interested in Nathan, first fill out an online application. He is not at the MEOW Cat shelter location. Alternatively, you may email Kelly at K9WRINKLES@AOL.COM.
Thanks to River Dog Canine Coaching for donating Nathan’s ongoing agility training time and physical therapy. Read more about what River Dog says about Nathan under their Puppy Project Blog.
Featured K9 - Wednesday
OH my golly I am thrilled with Wednesday!!!! Talk about an awesome dog that has no business being in rescue except that she found herself lost with her pit bull buddy. Wednesday is any person’s dream of the PERFECT dog! I cannot find one thing negative about her....she is brilliant , loves to obey, knows commands, is great with dogs, kids, men and woman, loves car rides, is crate trained, is great in the bath, you can cut her nails, she has the best EARS and Eyes ever, and the most beautiful prance.....I could go on and on....she would be the perfect FIRST dog for families of any age, she would be great for agility training or dancing dog or anything you fancy. She is just there by your side to make you happy! She is 5 years old and in great health. PLEASE FIRST FILL OUT AN ONLINE APPLICATION and you will get a much quicker response in starting the adoption process! Thank you!
Consider Adoption—Purebred or Mutt?
There are many dogs waiting for homes in shelters all across the country—and an estimated one in four is a purebred! MEOW K9 Division serves as breed rescue for Chinese Shar Pei for all of Washington, Oregon & Idaho. We also rescue Great Danes, hairless breeds and all other dogs as space permits.
Adoption Guidelines at MEOW K9
Foster Homes: All dogs are in foster homes - NOT AT THE SHELTER. While they are in their foster homes we work with the dogs so we can learn about their nature. They will be placed into adoptive homes that fit their needs. To learn about a specific dog, please carefully read the information posted. - PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE MEOW Cat Rescue Shelter number.
Application Process: The first step is to fill out an adoption application. Once you have filled it out, it will be reviewed by an adoption counselor. Once you have passed this step in the process, you may make an appointment with the foster parent to meet the dog and have a home visit.
Indoor vs. Outdoor: MEOW K9 places dogs and puppies in INDOOR ONLY homes. We take seriously our commitment to ensure that the animal is never in harm’s way. Dogs are social animals and need attention and social activity.
Home Visits: Before an adoption, a representative of MEOW K9 will visit your home to help with logistics and share advice on how to have the best relationship with your new dog.
Ready for Adoption:
Vaccinations given
Worm and flea treatment given
Spayed or neutered
Microchipped
Veterinary exam completed
Medical and/or behavioral issues, if any, have been addressed.
Includes coupon for free exam by your own King County veterinarian.
Lifetime Commitment: It works both ways. We trust you to make a lifetime commitment to your new pet, but we have also made a promise to safeguard each and every MEOW K9 rescue dog. If at any time, one of our dogs cannot remain in their adoptive home, we will gladly accept them back.
Adoption Fees: Adoption fees help defray the cost of care for the animals and may vary based on the individual animal.
How Can You Help the Dogs?
Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-profit organizations. Spend a few hours each week or month helping to make life better for dogs and puppies in need of a forever home.
Foster Homes provide temporary care. Foster dogs need love and attention, handling and a safe environment that will allow for initial meetings followed by integration into the household. Necessary medical care is paid for by MEOW K9 Division. Items supplied by fosters are fully tax deductible.
Transporters provide safe passage for dogs from local shelters and from shelters in high risk rural areas of WA, OR & ID, as well as getting dogs to vet appointments and making supply pickups. Cost of fuel and mileage is tax deductible. Fuel cost may be reimbursable by prior arrangement.
Events to support MEOW K9s are very important. Volunteers are needed to set up and tear down, to speak with the public and to handle dogs.
Donations are tax deductible. You may mail your contribution to MEOW K9 Division, PO Box 144, Mercer Island, WA 98040-0144 or donate on line (link to paypal with subject populate “K9 Division”).
Rescue by the Numbers
Just 15 years ago, 17 million homeless, abused and abandoned cats and dogs were being put to death in shelters across the United States. Today that number has been reduced to 6 to 8 million. We must do better. (Source HSUS.org)
Approximately 1 million puppies are produced through the puppy mill system in the United States each year. When you buy a puppy from a pet store, you support puppy mills' mass breeding and inhumane practices. (Source ASPCA.org)
There are approximately 77.5 million owned dogs in the United States. 39% of U.S. households own at least one dog and 19% of owned dogs were adopted from an animal shelter.
Nathan was born with a MILD cerebellar hypoplasia neurological problem. The breeder was uninterested in dealing with Nathan’s situation and he was sent to the local Animal Control agency where they were unable to deal with it. Nathan has been in our care since he was 5 weeks old.
OH my golly I am thrilled with Wednesday!!!! Talk about an awesome dog that has no business being in rescue except that she found herself lost with her pit bull buddy. Wednesday is any person’s dream of the PERFECT dog! I cannot find one thing negative about her....she is brilliant , loves to obey, knows commands, is great with dogs, kids, men and woman, loves car rides, is crate trained, is great in the bath, you can cut her nails, she has the best EARS and Eyes ever, and the most beautiful prance.....I could go on and on....she would be the perfect FIRST dog for families of any age, she would be great for agility training or dancing dog or anything you fancy. She is just there by your side to make you happy! She is 5 years old and in great health. PLEASE FIRST FILL OUT AN