PLEASE NOTE! Unless stated otherwise, our dogs and puppies are located in Arkansas, and transported to the north/northeast once adopted. We do occasionally have dogs/puppies placed in foster homes in the north/northeast. In the cases where the pet is somewhere other than Arkansas, it will be noted beside the name of the pet.

Merle graduates from Paws in Prison in 2 weeks and does not have an adopter. Please share! Cat, dog, and kid friendly!

His name is Merle, and he’s something special. Inside and out. He’s a uniquely handsome mixed breed. Most of his good looks come from the Catahoula Leopard Dog in him (we think). His coat is epic. The one blue and one brown eye could also come from the Catahoula part since that breed can have several eye colors. Could also be an Aussie mix? Either way he just got lucky and got this striking combo of eye colors.

Merle is a smart, friendly, and nice boy. He’s also a wiz at head-tilting. He can and will use that to his advantage. As he should. Merle is 2 years old and weighs 50 pounds. He has the ability to someday run the world, but he won’t. Because he’d much rather hang out with you. And he doesn’t care who knows it.

He gets along very well with other dogs and loves all people that he has encountered while in rescue. Before Paws in Prison, he was in a foster home that includes a 4 year old little boy who he loves. He is good with cats.

About Paws in Prison-
Merle is paired with inmate trainers for 8 weeks.
They work with him on basic obedience, leash walking, etc. They meet weekly with a certified dog trainer. Upon graduation, he will have the skills needed to pass the Canine Good Citizen test.

He is neutered, UTD on vaccines, microchipped, and on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.

Merle is located in Arkansas. He can be adopted locally, but transport is available to the New England area as well. Adopter must be able to pick up or arrange for someone to pick up for them in PA, NY, or CT on Saturdays.

To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059

Message us or email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions.

Our typical adoption fee for puppies younger than 6 months old is $400, and for older puppies and adults, the usual fee is $350. This includes microchip, spay/neuter,  up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, dewormings, flea/tick treatment, and heartworm test (if over 6 months old) as well as heartworm treatment if they test positive. There is a transport fee of $150 per dog, depending on the transporter. We use Pack Leaders Rescue Dog Transport most often, but also use Hearts Transport as well on occasion.

Please visit our Facebook page too!

https://www.facebook.com/adoptastrayrescueorg

For more info regarding adopting, email apps.aasr@gmail.com

Thank you for considering one of our rescue babies!