*Potential adopters MUST have experience owning dogs that need regular professional grooming!* Meet our cool and sweet dog named Mario! Mario is about 5.5 years old and he was surrendered to our shelter after his owners could no longer care for him. We were told he is a Poodle and Labrador mix and he weighs approx 45 lbs, but he could stand to gain a little weight. As you can see from his photos, Mario is currently completely shaved down. This is because when he first came to us, he was extremely overgrown and matted to the point where we just had to start over and let his coat grow back. He will grow back his beautiful curly black coat soon! Mario can be timid when first meeting new people and he can be a little hand shy, but he is a nice dog. He loves tennis balls and likes to lay on a soft blanket. Once Mario is comfortable with you, be ready for a playful and affectionate boy who is a big couch cuddler! Mario likes to lick his human friends all over and he can get vocal when he is playful. We are looking for a patient home for Mario to be able to decompress and then show his true, happy dog personality! Mario is good with other dogs and he tested fine with cats. He can go to a home with children 12 years old and older who have experience with dogs. Potential adopters MUST have experience owning dogs that need regular professional grooming! If you are interested in adopting Mario Please Email us at Adopt@savingpawsct.org for an application! His adoption fee is $75.00. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! MAC IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (M-F 8-4pm) (Sat-Sun 10-4pm) Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. Appts to meet dogs can made to suit your schedule, please email/call for an appt. We do prefer to be contacted by email for adoption inquiries at Adopt@savingpawsct.org. The office phone number is 203-235-4179. Leave a message, and someone will call you back promptly. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! You must be 21 years of age to adopt with valid ID. There is a short application for adoption, however if you do not own your home, or you own a condo, we must speak with your landlord or housing association giving permission to dogs/cats. Bully breed specific permission is required if you rent or own a condo. If you own your home, proof of home ownership is required. If there are other pets in the home they must be licensed (if a dog) and up to date on vaccinations. If there is another dog in the home a dog interaction must be done at the shelter before adoption, to ensure the safety and well being of all pets. All children in the home need to be declared and brought down to meet the animal. Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. An approved application does not guarantee an adoption. We do not hold animals for meet and greet appointments. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED AND NEUTERED BEFORE THEY GO HOME. For more info please call 203-235-4179 (Always Leave A Message) or email adopt@savingpawsct.org