Macaroni - Local Foster 2/1

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Meet Macaroni, a gentle giant with a heart full of love and a personality as comforting as a cozy blanket. This sweet red heeler mix has had a rough start in life, but he’s ready to leave his past behind and find a forever family to call his own.

Macaroni’s story began in the rural Mississippi countryside, where he and his siblings were abandoned in a creek as tiny puppies. Thankfully, he was rescued and given the chance at a new life, and now he’s thriving in the warmth of human love. Despite his rocky beginnings, Macaroni is as affectionate and easygoing as they come.

Macaroni loves everyone—young and old—and is always eager for affection. He can get a little excited and might jump up to give you a big, enthusiastic greeting, so we think he’d do best in a home with older children who can handle his joyful exuberance.

Macaroni is dog-friendly, though he prefers female dogs. With patience, he’s shown that he can adjust to male dogs, especially if they’re given time to get to know each other. He’s crate-trained and is working on his leash and house training, but he’s a quick learner and eager to please.

One of Macaroni’s favorite pastimes is running and playing in the backyard with his canine friends, but when the day winds down, he’s ready to settle in for the night and snuggle up inside and wait for his belly rubs.

Macaroni would do best in a home with a large yard where he can stretch his legs, and a family who enjoys the quiet comfort of a laid-back companion. He would love to have a couple of female dog buddies to share his space with, and he’ll certainly return the favor with affection, loyalty, and endless love.

If you have the space, the time, and the heart to welcome a sweet boy like Macaroni into your home, he’ll reward you with devotion and the kind of companionship that only a dog like him can give.

Ready to make this gentle giant a part of your family? Apply to adopt Macaroni today!


Name: Macaroni
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler/Great Pyrenees
Sex: Male
Age: 9 months  (estimated)
Weight: 90 lbs
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative on recent testing
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Over 12
Good with Dogs: Prefers females - but once introduced to a male, he's okay! Just when in a pen at a foster home in Mississippi - if a male walks by, he barks but will play with them all day long.
Good with Cats: No

Adoption Fee: $550.00  (includes transport fee when applicable)

Location of dog currently:   New England 2/1

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.