


Rico (Belgian Shepherd Malinois / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed)
About the shelter
Barkville Dog Rescue
10719 Alpharetta Hwy Unit 1352 Roswell, 30077
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BarkVille Dog Rescue, formerly known as BarkTown Dog Rescue & Sanctuary, is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization committed to saving dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages. We are a non-breed specific rescue, and we do not exclude dogs due to extensive medical needs. Our goal is to save dogs in the most need of rescue assistance, including older dogs, medically challenged dogs, and PitBull Terrier type dogs. We work with our friends and donors to raise the funds necessary to provide life-saving treatments for the dogs we rescue and to identify the best foster situations for the dogs in our care.
Dogs in our care are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and receive all appropriate veterinary care and treatment needed prior to adoption. Our dogs are then placed in a nurturing foster home while they await placement into their permanent home. Our group remains interested in and committed to the welfare of our dogs beyond the adoption process.
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Our goal is to help dogs in distress without regard to age, breed, size, or ease of placement. To the extent our finances allow, dogs in the greatest need take priority.
Our cost to provide basic veterinary care to a dog is about $300 and covers all necessary vaccines, spay/neuter and microchip. If the dog tests positive for Heartworm disease (as many of our GA stray dogs do), the additional cost to treat heartworms is approximately $500-$600. For dogs with injuries requiring specialized treatment and/or surgery, costs can easily increase into the thousands.
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When BarkVille becomes aware of a dog in need, we immediately get to work posting the dog on our social media platforms and networking with our internet friends & partners to make people aware of the dogâs situation. We raise funds and solicit for fosters, and once we have both, we transport the dog to one our partner vets as quickly as possible.
We strive to work with area shelters and other rescue groups to develop a network of supporters and volunteers to create a better world for homeless dogs.
All of our dog posted for adoption are fully vetted which includes: Age appropriate vaccines (DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella), spay/neutered/microchipped. All adopters must complete an application, reference checks, and home check. Adoption fee is $300.00. Senior dogs are $250.00.
About Rico
Distance: 1,959 Miles
Rico is a handsome black and brown Shepherd mix, born on 1-30-22, and weighs 55lbs. Rico was hit by a car when he was just 6 months old and his elbow was broken. He is now fully recovered with just a minor limp and ready to find his forever family. Rico has big expressive rabbit ears. He is very intelligent and already knows many basic commands, is crate trained, and house trained. He has been professionally trained and comes with lifetime refresher lessons for himself and his adopter. Rico is a high energy boy who loves to play and run around his fenced yard. He is dog friendly and would love a forever home that has another high energy playful pup.
Rico is looking for an active family with a fenced yard, and no small kids. He is a wonderful passenger in the car, so a family that will take him on fun adventures is a bonus. He needs someone who will maintain his training and invest time in him. Rico is neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. For more information about Rico, please email us at info@barkvilledogrescue.org. If you would like to adopt this sweet boy, please submit an application for him at https://www.barkvilledogrescue.org/applications
BarkVille is located in Roswell, GA and our dogs are available for foster/adoption in the Greater Atlanta area. Applicants in surrounding states could potentially adopt a BarkVille dog if their application is approved, they live within 2-3 hours of the Greater Atlanta area, and they are able to pick up their dog from the foster home.
More about Rico
Age: Adult
Size: Medium
Gender: Male
Location: Roswell, GA
Altered: Yes