***Valentino is currently located at our rescue in GA. He is scheduled to attend our upcoming adoption event at Tractor Supply in Ringoes, NJ over the March 23 & 24th weekend. An application for his adoption can be submitted by visiting our web page, socorescue.com, clicking on the Adopt tab and following the prompts to the application. (no need to register or log-in). Questions about Valentino and/or our adoption process should be sent to socorescue8@gmail.com; no phone calls please.***

 

Valentino and his five brothers came to our rescue as owner surrenders from a couple thought to be what we refer to as "backyard breeders", or those that breed and sell dogs without having the proper licensing to do so. The couple was desperate to surrender the pups as they could no longer provide proper care for them, In fact, at almost 8 weeks old, the only care given to the pups at that point was giving them a cheap, dollar store type of de-wormer. A couple of weeks after surrendering the pups to us, the couple tried, in vain, to convince us to return one of the pups (Vader) as they claimed to be "attached" to that puppy. Our refusal to do so was met with anger, accusations and threats to try and discredit SoCo Rescue by the couple, which let us know that we made the right decision concerning the litter.

 

Once you spend 5 minutes with Valentino, you'll know how he got his name. He is so affectionate and handsome that you'll come to know him as the "Great Lover", just as Rudolph Valentino was known. Valentino, the pup, is also very friendly and playful, which will make him a great addition into any home looking for a small, very active dog. 

 

Valentino has now received all of his first year "puppy" vaccinations, including his rabies and Bordetella vaccines. He's also been de-wormed and treated against parasites at proper intervals and started on his monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives. Valentino's adopter must agree to having him neutered once he turns 6 months old and providing verification of such to our rescue. He will require all of his basic training.