Meet Carl: A Sweet Soul Ready for His Second Chance!
Carl is a precious 2-year-old pup (estimated age) who is ready to leave his rough past behind and step into a life filled with love. This little guy was originally found as a stray, and while a kind family kept him safely for a while to look for his owners, no one ever came forward. From there, Carl moved into our wonderful foster home in St. Louis, Missouri, and visited the vet for a thorough health checkup with all the trimmings. He is a compact, tiny 24 pounds (as of 9/10), making him the perfect size for just about any adventure.
Carl showed signs of having been through a lot on the streets. He was heavily covered in ticks, which were even deep inside his ears, but he has been thoroughly cleaned up and is feeling so much better. He received his initial vaccines on 9/10 and tested heartworm negative. While he did test positive for Ehrlichia (a common tick-borne illness), he has already started his medication and is doing great. Before he makes his big trip, Carl will be fully neutered, microchipped, and fecal tested.
Carl is as sweet as pie and absolutely loves the company of other dogs, proving to be incredibly playful with his canine foster siblings. Because he likely never had a home of his own, he doesn't quite know what to do with toys just yet, but his foster is teaching him how to play and his curiosity is growing every day. The only thing this brave boy is truly terrified of is a bath, so he will need a patient family willing to show him that water isn't so scary with the help of some tasty treats. Once his medical care is complete, Carl will be cleared to fly out to his forever home in Seattle!
Please note: Our rescue is foster-based and cannot hold dogs for future adoption due to travel, home renovations, or schedule changes. Adopters must be prepared to welcome their new companion within a reasonable timeframe.
We do our best to ensure every dog is as healthy and prepared as possible, but we ask adopters to understand that rescue dogs may need time to decompress and adjust. They are not perfect — they are simply in need of patience, understanding, and a second chance.
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