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Olaf’s prospective adoption didn’t pan out, so he’s back on the market looking for his life partner!

This wily little one somehow, and don’t ask us how, but SOMEHOW survived outside for several weeks during coyote mating season, in the freezing cold! The only explanation has got to be that our boy Olaf here possesses magical abilities or superpowers. Perhaps he’s a wizard merely disguised as an adorable, young Yorkie. However he pulled it off, it’s truly incredible, but we are SO relieved that he’s no longer out there living in survival mode!

Unsurprisingly, Olaf ended up contracting Lyme disease while out “in the wild”, but since he just finished his treatment he is ready to roll on out of here and into a new home!

We know that a super cute, exceptionally friendly little man like him will be VERY popular, but there are some really important things you need to keep in mind if you’re interested:

First of all, being a young terrier, he’s got HIGH ENERGY! He’s also got SPEED, he’s got ENDURANCE, he’s got DRIVE, he’s got TENACITY, and he loves to be engaged and learning Frankly, he’s got a lot of qualities that make him an excellent little sport dog prospect! That’s right, small dogs can do dog sports too! Imagine this boy tearing through an agility or Fast CAT course? SO MUCH YES! He wants to speed around and PLAY. He loves leaping over things, he loooves toys, and he gets bored easily. He will need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to thrive!

Second, he will require regular grooming! When Olaf came in, he was a horribly matted mess after being outside with no grooming for many weeks, and for who knows how long before that. (MASSIVE THANK YOU to our wonderful friends The Dog Den for fitting him in for a grooming so quickly! Look at how handsome they made him!) Since it’s not something that can be skipped, it would be wise to make sure you’re familiar with the recommended frequency and costs in advance.

Olaf does not want to be best buddies with other dogs right off the bat. He doesn’t have the best manners when meeting other dogs and can be pushy and rude. We are not discounting placing him with another dog, it’s just got to be the right match, and expect it to take multiple visits of gradual intros here at the shelter. As always, we recommend slow integration into the household.

THE BASICS:

Breed/mix: Yorkshire terrier

Age guesstimate: maybe a year, maybe even a bit less!

Approximate weight/size: obviously he’s a little guy, weighing in at about 9 pounds.

Energy level: HIGH! He’s an active dude who wants to run, play, explore, learn, and have fun! He will need plenty of physical activity and mental stimulation in order to thrive.

If you’re interested in adopting Olaf, please fill out our adoption application!

Olaf’s adoption fee is $150.

This animal is or will be made current on core vaccines, will be spayed or neutered, and will be microchipped by the time of adoption. Additionally, cats will be tested for FIV and feline leukemia virus, and dogs will be tested for heartworm disease and tick borne illness. Courtesy of our nonprofit partner group, Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter, all senior cats and dogs will have a full senior work up.


**ADOPTION PROCESS - PLEASE READ**

The very first step of our current adoption process is to fill out our online adoption application. However, you don’t necessarily have to be interested in a specific animal in order to apply! Feel free to submit an app that includes whatever desired criteria (size, breed, age, energy level, coat type, etc.) and we can keep it on file to contact you in the event an animal comes in who fits the bill!

Our pet adoption application can be found here, or you can request one via Petfinder: https://www.wallingfordanimalcontrol.com/pdfs/WAS-Adoption-Application.pdf<br><br>You can submit your app using whatever method works best for you, whether that be faxing it to 203-294-2181, mailing it to Wallingford Animal Control at 5 Pent Rd, Wallingford 06492, dropping it off in our mailbox at 5 Pent Rd, or attaching it to an email and sending it to [email protected]. All necessary information for any of these methods is also located right at the top of the application. Easy peasy lemon squeazy!

Please keep in mind that animal control duties and animal care are our primary responsibility and, depending on our general workload at any given time and how many other applications we have to process, it could possibly take up to a couple of weeks for us to get to it. We do try to process apps in a timely manner so that we can get our animals the heck out of dodge and into loving homes! We know that adopting a new pet is super exciting and that you’re probably very eager to get the ball rolling, but please try to be patient with us!

Please also note that we operate on a *best fit for the animal basis*, not a *first come first served basis*. As such, you may apply for one animal, and we may instead suggest an animal we feel would better suit your lifestyle, household, etc. Our goal isn’t so much to get every animal out the door as quickly as possible as it is to ensure a permanent and successful placement that is in the best interest of both the adopter and the adoptee!

Once your application is approved, WE WILL CONTACT YOU to schedule an appointment to come and meet the animal(s) of interest! There may be more than one animal we feel could mesh quite well with your household, so you could end up meeting multiple potentials during your appointment. We do require that all members of the household come in to ensure compatibility. If this takes multiple appointments to accommodate all of your family members’/roommates’ schedules, that’s okay with us! If you are adopting a dog with an existing dog or dogs already in the household, they will of course have to come meet your potential new pup too! It’s often best for just the humans to come first, and to then schedule a second appointment for dog introductions, assuming you choose to move forward with the adoption. Sometimes, multiple dog interactions will be necessary prior to us sending your new dog home.

Please also note that we do not have the time or resources to contact every single applicant if the application was not approved or the animal you applied for was adopted by another applicant. Feel free to call and check in if you do not hear from us in a couple of weeks.

So it’s great match, everyone is in love… now what?!

Before we send your new best friend home, they will need to be spayed or neutered! This could take an additional couple of days up to a week or so, all depending on our vet’s availability. If the animal has already been fully vetted, it may be possible to take them home the same day as your meet and greet! Though this is decided on a case by case basis, we’ll certainly make sure you’re prepared for this prior to coming in for your appointment that day. The adoption fee for cats and dogs is $150.00. Prior to adoption, all animals will be made current on core vaccinations, will be microchipped, cats will be screened for FIV and feline leukemia, and dogs will be screened for heartworm disease and tick borne illness. Senior animals will also receive a full senior work up, much thanks to our wonderful nonprofit partner group, the Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter, for making that possible!

Though our entire process could *potentially* take up to a few weeks total and sometimes longer (granted it doesn’t always!) we have found over the years that this truly does ensure the absolute best match and the most successful and permanent adoption possible, which is of course what we want for all of our animals, and for your family too!