Meissen

All ALPHA dogs are spayed or neutered, have a rabies shot and 5 in 1 shot, and are microchipped. The microchip number is registered at no additional cost. Adoption fee is $95. A full refund is given if the dog is returned, for any reason, within two weeks. Any dog adopted from ALPHA can be returned any time during his or her lifetime.

ALPHA dogs are not adopted into homes where children are under six years of age. A home inspection, primarily to check security of the adopter's yard, is required. Dogs can be seen at the sanctuary Monday through Saturday, 10AM to 4PM. Dogs cannot be seen during rain or when the grounds are excessively wet. When the temperature is predicted to be over 95 degrees, dogs can be seen only between 10AM and 12 Noon. Please call 661-391-8212 for more information.

Meissen is an 5-year-old male Chow who will make some family a great friend. He has no eardrums, which means he doesn't hear well and that his new family will have to be careful about not getting water in his ears.

Meissen says: "I was running loose on Gosford near the new Petco when I was hit by a car. My buddy Liam, who's also at ALPHA, stood by me while I lay injured in the street. Then some nice people helped us. I went to the vet for care and Liam came to ALPHA. And now I'm also at ALPHA ready to go to my new home."