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Name: Cyrus
Sex: male
Age: 4 years approx.
Other dogs: yes
Kids: yes
Cats: probably
Status: adopted 08.07.11!
IMPORTANT-SAFETY FIRST!
For the safety of our dogs and the public, SCGSR provides volunteer orientations and training in dog handling. Volunteers who handle dogs at events are required to go through the orientation and training. For convenience we have recorded these sessions and you can watch them here. Every dog is an individual and will react to different situations in a unique manner. Although we do our best to evaluate a dog's temperament, we have not seen every dog in every possible situation. Please use caution with any unfamiliar dog, particularly around young children. Mishaps can have severe consequences for SCGSR, dogs and handlers. Always ask a senior volunteer for guidance when interacting with dogs at adoption events, dog walking, or with dogs in any situation, anywhere, where you have concerns. Remember, safety first!

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Cyrus
Cyrus is a truly special boy--calm, sweet, and loving, he will make a special companion for a lucky person. SCGSR rescued him when he was sick with kennel cough in a distant shelter. Even sick and stressed from the shelter environment, he was gentle and sweet with the basket of puppies he rode to safety with. His regal air and classic markings match his polite attitude with dogs and people of all shapes and sizes. He loves to play with his toys, and is a master of "fetch," dropping the toy at your feet. He walks well on a leash, rides quietly in the car, and is housebroken. Cyrus will fit in well with almost any family -- as a member of a pack, or as an only dog -- with families or one lucky person to soak up all his love. If you're looking for a devoted, loyal companion, look no further than this big boy!

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  • If you would like to meet one of our dogs, please read the following information. The first step is for you to fill out our online application. This is the starting point in adopting from SCGSR. We strive to keep our website current within 24 hours. If you see a dog on our site, it is most likely available. The more information you give us about your dog experience, your home, your fence, children and other pets, the better we can do to match you with one of our dogs. Keep in mind that we may be working with prior applicants, and be patient. We are all volunteers and we will try to respond within 72 hours.

  • Our adoption donations are tax deductible and range from $300 up. Rescuing dogs without public subsidies is expensive. If you don't want to pay our adoption donations, please consider adopting directly from a publicly sponsored shelter. SCGSR dogs will be spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations, and in most instances they will be microchipped. To those big hearted people willing to adopt older dogs or dogs with physical problems, we will work with you on adoption donation amounts.

  • The adoption process involves an application, a telephone interview, a meeting with our dogs and then a home and fence check. In certain cases photos of your house and yard may be substituted for a home check. SoCal Rescue typically does not adopt puppies outside of San Diego County, so that we can provide continued support to adopters as puppies grow up. Adult adoptions out of area will be considered on a case-by-case basis.



  • I don't feel so good, my nose is all runny and I'm sneezing, but I still love to play fetch! I am getting something called aunti-biotix. Unlike most of my breed, I actually bring the toy back to you! I hear some of my kind think this game should be throw the toy, I run after it, you come get it then throw it again! My foster mommy LOVES me, she is always petting me. Its all good with me, I'm a happy boy who takes things in stride.

    Cyrus riding to safety with rescued puppies.

    Cyrus at the shelter.

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