Atlas Orion

Meet Atlas Orion!

Yes, that Atlas. The one holding up entire celestial operations without filing a single complaint with HR. At 1.5 years old, a Basenji/Cattle Dog mix and a perfectly portable 35 pounds, Atlas Orion has retired from carrying the cosmos and is now focusing on more important responsibilities, like carrying tennis balls, emotional burdens, and the general morale of your household. Neutered, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative, he's medically flawless. Spiritually? Also suspiciously advanced. Atlas is the rare kind of dog who understands that not everything requires commentary. Cats exist? Not his business. Children? Tiny, delightful humans to be handled with the gentleness of a museum artifact. Other dogs? Friends. Acquaintances. Potential co-stars in backyard zoomie documentaries. His energy level sits in that golden middle where he'll absolutely clock in for playtime like a professional athlete, but will just as quickly transition into what can only be described as elite-level cuddling. Not amateur. Not hobbyist. This is a dog who treats snuggling like a calling. On leash, he is-frankly-embarrassing to other dogs. Effortless. Graceful. The kind of walking partner that makes strangers assume you've been training together for years when in reality he just woke up like this. If you run, he's in. If you stroll, he's poetry in motion. And loyalty? Atlas doesn't just pick his person-he orbits them. Quietly, steadily, like a well-behaved moon with excellent boundaries. He's not here to be chaotic. He's here to be correct. He is also crate and potty trained. Atlas Orion: former universe-holder, current heart-stealer, future best decision you've ever made.

Ideal Home

A home where he can continue his elite-level cuddling and enjoy playtime.

Ongoing Health

Neutered, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative. He is kept up-to-date on heartworm and flea prevention.

Training & Support

Crate and potty trained. He walks beautifully on leash.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. An inquiry, questions or introduction is NOT an application.
• All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process.
• Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received, we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue).
• The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet.

Transportation

Atlas is currently in a foster home. Transportation may be available.