Meatball Marinara

MEATBALL MARINARA is a big, happy, and hefty honey ham who’s here to steal hearts and knock over water bowls! Like many of our dogs, Meatball Marinara arrived as a roamer, so we don’t have any history on where he came from, who he lived with, or what his life was like before he plopped his giant head into our laps. What we do know is that whoever had him before probably didn’t deserve a dog this wonderful. But honestly? Meatball isn’t wasting one second worrying about the past. This guy lives entirely in the present, radiating sunshine, joy, and the kind of goofy energy that makes you laugh even when you’re trying to be serious.

Meatball is pure, unfiltered, happy-go-lucky good vibes. He doesn’t let a single thing ruin his day. Bad weather? Doesn’t care. Noise? Whatever. Someone raises their voice across the room? He thinks they’re cheering for him. He just wants love, affection, companionship, and as much petting as your arms can physically provide. His love language is 100% physical touch. Meatball is also our go-to dog to bring out for a visit when groups come to donate or volunteer, and he absolutely EATS. IT. UP. He’s a big ham with everyone he meets; tail going, full body wiggling, rolling around at your feet, that big noggin shoving itself under your hand for attention…

Ideal Home

Meatball is a big, clumsy dingus who has absolutely zero concept of his own size or strength. Total bull in a china shop energy, to the max. He is the canine equivalent of a friendly linebacker sprinting through a preschool. Small kids ARE getting knocked down. It’s not a matter of if, but when. For that reason, we think he’d do best with older, sturdier kids and families who understand that “friendly” does not equal “calm and gentle”. He truly means well… he just doesn’t operate very gently. Meatball has been totally non-reactive to other dogs while in our care. Unlike some of the other dogs, this big bubba barely notices drama. In fact, he stuck his nose a big too close to a kennel door, got nipped, and simply shrugged and kept moseying along. Nothing seems to faze him! That said, he is big, strong, and super boisterous, so we’re not convinced he’d be a great match for: small dogs, frail or elderly dogs, or cats who don’t want a bulldozer for a brother. But with another sturdy, social, tolerant dog? Absolutely possible, pending some successful intros.

Ongoing Health

This animal will be made current on core vaccines, will be spayed or neutered, and will be microchipped by the time of adoption. Dogs will be tested for heartworm disease and tick borne illness.

Training & Support

Meatball Marinara is a busy, bouncy guy, but also just the sweetest, happiest creature you’ll ever meet! He will of course need daily physical exercise, play sessions, walks, runs, yard time, and training for basic manners (and spatial awareness… maybe!), and plenty of companionship and affection.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The very first step of our current adoption process is to fill out our online adoption application.
• Our pet adoption application can be found here: https://www.wallingfordanimalcontrol.com/pdfs/WAS-Adoption-Application.pdf
• You can submit your app via faxing it to 203-294-2181, mailing it to Wallingford Animal Control at 5 Pent Rd, Wallingford 06492, dropping it off in our mailbox at 5 Pent Rd, or attaching it to an email and sending it to animalcontrol@wallingfordct.gov.
• Our process could potentially take up to a few weeks total and sometimes longer. We operate on a best fit for the animal basis, not a first come first served basis.
• Once your application is approved, we will contact you to schedule an appointment to come and meet the animal(s) of interest.
• All members of the household must come in to ensure compatibility. If adopting a dog with an existing dog or dogs in the household, they will also need to come meet your potential new pup.
• We do not have the time or resources to contact every single applicant if the application was not approved or the animal you applied for was adopted by another applicant. Feel free to call and check in if you do not hear from us in a couple of weeks.
• Before we send your new best friend home, they will need to be spayed or neutered, which could take an additional couple of days up to a week. If the animal has already been fully vetted, it may be possible to take them home the same day as your meet and greet.
• The adoption fee for dogs is $150.00.

Transporation

This pet is located at Wallingford Animal Control. We do not have information regarding transportation availability at this time.