Sebastian Bach

Please read the pet description IN IT'S ENTIRETY before applying. Thank you for your cooperation. You Tube video link: https://youtu.be/YFwTwDftzBo

FOR ADOPTION! Note: Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.

(For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org)

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying:

DOG APPLICATION LINK: http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application

Sebastian Bach (male)

Intake date: 6/25/2026

Golden Retriever/ Poodle mix ??

Approx 1 year old

Intake weight: 18.14 VERY SKINNY pounds (we are working to put weight on him with small meals throughout the day)

Adoption fee: $400, which includes vetting, microchip

Benefactor Dog: When we have a popular dog, we dub them a “Benefactor Dog”. A Benefactor Dog will have an above average adoption fee. In other words, for OTHER dogs where the adoption fee is minimal or waived due to age, health or some other reason (although we’ve likely spent hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars) a Benefactor dog will help us somewhat make up the shortfall. If this dog has an above-average adoption fee, she/he is a Benefactor Dog.

Good with other dogs: yes

Cats: unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test

Vetting and other: altered (neutered), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, fecal negative, on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention, professional groom, microchipped

Health issues: none observed, other than he's VERY SKINNY and we are working on that.

Temperament: VERY SWEET, CALM NATURED, PRECIOUS!

Energy level: medium

Groom needs: high maintenance; requires regular professional grooming, along with intermittent brushing to avoid matting

Biography: PLEASE keep in mind your AGE! Despite what you may want, we want YOU to outlive the pup... not the other way around! Puppies or young dogs (especially small-breed) can live 15-20 years!

Some of the sweetest dogs come out of the most horrific situations. That's the case with Sebastian Bach. Sebastian Bach (IYKYK) came to us from animal control. He was part of a welfare/ seizure of multiple dogs. We were there taking pictures and he was just coming in. We talked to the staff about helping him because he was so skinny and horribly matted. They, of course, said "yes!".

When he first came to us, he knew nothing of a leash and would panic and alligator roll... but as you can see from the video, he's learned that the leash isn't a bad thing and in fact, I think he thinks he's walking us now and not the other way around. LOL! As far as temperament... let me just say... when one of the smaller dogs challenges him (due to him being so much taller than them)... he literally cuts and runs. He wants no drama! We always have to be careful bringing in a bigger dog to make sure they will be ok with our little ones and so introducing a bigger dog is always supervised. We realized we have nothing to worry about with Sebastian. At night, he stays in a large kennel that's made for outdoors but it's indoors at our rescue. He is quiet when we watch the cameras and probably relieved he's in a cool, clean, dry place. He gives tiny little kisses and loves to snuggle with us in the doggie lounge.

Right now, he's 18 pounds and not very tall. He may have a little more growing to do but we don't think he'll be huge. He will, though, be heavier than he is now once he starts gaining weight. He's precious and we want the most amazing home for him! If you think you are that person or family, please submit your application!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

*We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved. We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule.

*Most of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever! We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family! We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing and the dog is over 15 pounds. There is no exception to this rule!

*PREDATORS: IF THIS DOG IS UNDER 10 POUNDS, the dog is to be monitored and protected when outside at all times! PREDATOR-THREAT IS A REAL DANGER! For example, a hawk tried to pick up a Chihuahua owned by a friend visiting Ninna’s house... RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR. Thankfully the visitor was watching the dog and the hawk was wrestled off of the Chihuahua but it did require an ER visit and she is was very lucky to survive. TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!

*NO SMALL CHILDREN!! As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended. Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children. KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL! Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents.

*HOUSETRAINING: We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained. While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night. Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home. Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency.

*KENNELING: We always recommend kenneling when you cannot supervise your dog. This helps with housetraining and any destructive tendencies until you get to know your new addition.

*We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome. Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate.

*Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply. If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty. That’s our guarantee.

Other notes: This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La. We are 501c3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to rescue primarily small-breed dogs and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes. DOG APPLICATION LINK: http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application

Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal. We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application. The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered. We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply.

Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption.

CONTACT: Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page. Please indicate the name when communicating with us.

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“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” ~ Gandhi

Be responsible ~ Always spay/neuter, keep your dogs on heartworm prevention, vaccinate against disease... and if you bring a pet into your life, commit to that pet for life. Blessings.