Ernie-adopted

Ernie was brought into the shelter January 2005 at approx. 1 1/2 - 2 years of age. In these pictures taken December 9, 2006, he is now 3 1/2 - 4 years old. Poor Ernie has spent almost 2 years at the shelter. He IS STARVING for attention. Every time a volunteer cleans his kennel he is right there next to the volunteer giving kisses, trying to get on his/her lap, and doing anything possible to get the volunteer to notice him so that he can get some love. Sadly, because there is so much to do with so few volunteers, Ernie only gets a quick pat on the head and gets in a few kisses before the volunteer goes on his/her way. Ernie is a very sweet and gentle boy who so loves being a lap dog. He does well with other dogs, however, if there is wet food or treats, he will growl. Ernie does need a home with a privacy fence as he can climb over a chain link.

We had a group of 8 year old girls come to the shelter one Saturday and one of them walked Ernie. He did so well and greatly enjoyed the attention the little girl gave him. He also loved the treats. Ernie doesn't like to share his treats with other dogs, as treats come few and far between at the shelter. We would not recommend Ernie to families with small children who might try and take a treat or bone from Ernie.

Update - February 18, 2007 - Ernie went with the Arkansas volunteers to the Mardi Gras Pawty. He was so great and greeted everyone who came to our table. Ernie enjoyed all of the attention he got from the babies to seniors. He did sometimes growl at other dogs but it was only certain ones.

Update - March 17, 2007 - A Girl Scout from Bentonville Troop 43 and Ernie go for a run. Ernie was one of the lucky pups picked to run and romp in the field. He so enjoyed all of the attention.

Please apply quickly, time IS of the essence.

All known information is listed here. If it is not listed here, then we do not know if this animal is good with cats or kids. Before sending an inquiry, please read the How To Adopt Page & FAQ pages of our website. http:www.almosthomerescue.net. This dog is available unless it is marked as Pending.

If this Dog is marked Urgent, it is because the Arkansas shelter where he/she resides is overfull. Please do not ask local shelters to take this dog in, there are many reasons why they cannot. Please also do not send us letters about why we euthanize, AHR does not euthanize, but the shelters we work with do. We are a rescue and we pull as many dogs as we have foster homes and funds for. We, like the shelter, do not have unlimited resources. Please, please: foster, adopt or sponsor a dog to help save their lives.

. We pay a Transportation Service from Arkansas to bring the dogs to New England. The adoption fee is $250.00 for altered dogs. $350. for unaltered puppies, with $100 refundable after spay/neuter. All Senior dogs 6 years or older have a reduced adoption fee of $200. This includes vaccinations, spay/neuter and transport from Arkansas to Maine on a USDA approved transport, with a Health Certificate. All dogs are quarantined 14 days prior to leaving Arkansas... All dogs will be tested for Heartworm prior to adoption. Almost Home Rescue will process your adoption. Applications can be found at www.almosthomerescue.net and can be e-mailed attention of Adele to Lonepine_AHR@yahoo for this particular dog.