Meet Meatball.
Spring, TX · 8 years 5 months · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
Seen in the current source roster. This does not confirm when the rescue last edited the profile. Confirm availability before visiting.
Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
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In the shelter’s words
Meet Meatball! Meatball was rescued thanks to some caring neighbors who could no longer watch him spend his days chained up in a front yard. During the recent heat, they approached his owners, who sadly admitted they no longer wanted him. Despite spending most of his life with very little love, attention, or proper care, Meatball has remained incredibly sweet and gentle. He doesn't seem to hold a grudge against the world—he's simply grateful for kindness and affection. This senior gentleman deserves to know what it feels like to be part of a family, to sleep on a soft bed, and to be loved for the rest of his days. Please consider fostering or adopting Meatball and giving him the happy ending he's waited so long for. ❤️ If you're interested in helping Meatball, please reach out. He deserves a chance to finally experience the love and comfort every dog should know.
Outside the kennel
No dated field notes yet. Nothing about their life outside the kennel has been invented.
RescueGroups record ID: 22543459
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Shelter-listed fee: 150.00
(1) OPA's adoption application and adoption contract must be completed. (2) OPA will review the application and contact you. (3) We will arrange for you to meet the pet. (4) Once approved, we reserve the right to conduct a home visit. (5) The adoption fees are as follows: Dogs: $160 each - includes being current on vaccinations, spayed/neutered, dewormed and heartworm tested (adults). Pet Cats: $80 each - includes being current on vaccinations, spayed/neutered, dewormed, FIV/FeLk tested. Pet Cats (micro-chipped): $100 each - includes being current on vaccinations, spayed/neutered, dewormed, FIV/FeLk tested,micro-chipped. Texas Barn Cats: $50 each - includes spayed/neutered, ear tipping, and 1 year rabies.
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What this home needs
- Children
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“Feed checkbox: Yes”
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other dogs · cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
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Meatball
Currently listed by the shelter
Dog · 8 years 5 months · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · Male
Operation Pets Alive via RescueGroups.org
Spring, TX
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 22543459
Plan a visit with the source organization
Shelter-listed fee: 150.00
Confirm availability, fees and the meeting address before traveling.
Adoption information:
https://www.operationpetsalive.org/
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goodmorph.com/pets/a3527f1a-6c03-4b44-ba1d-04f87f728562