GREAT NEWS! Merlot is HOME!! Merlot joined Angela and Kevin Thomas of Chicago, IL.
Merlot is a lucky boy. Rescued from a certain short life of extreme hardship in Tunisia to the lap of luxury as a pampered pooch and hip city boy. 
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Kevin and Angela spent lots of time bonding prior to adoption… they took a walk and laid on the lawn with him playing. I saw all the ingredients of the start of a glorious love affair and a lifetime of happiness.
Thank you Kevin and Angela for making Merlots dreams come true. And thank you to Yasmine Malalk for rescuing Merlot and his sister and giving them this opportunity to lead a fulfilled life full of love. 
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Pre-Adoption Rescue Story
Merlot – male
3 months old
MERLOT’S Rescue Story:
Do you enjoy relaxing after a busy day? Do you appreciate snuggling on the couch with
your loved ones? Perhaps, a lovely glass of wine – or a rescued pup like me! – would completeyour evenings!
I am a darling three months-old male pup from Tunisia who thankfully escaped a tragic
end to life… before it even began.
In February, the Yasmine Azaiez Animal Rescue group received a panicked phone call
from a compassionate woman. This kind lady was in total distress after witnessing a bloody,bruised dog being dragged across the road by a rope tied to a car. She managed to stop the brutal, merciless man driving the car. She begged him, “What are you doing?” He replied in a casual tone that his dog was pregnant, and he had no use for her; he said that he was trying to purposefully kill her.
Yes, that’s correct. Absolutely horrifying.
The wonderful lady pleaded with him to allow her to take the dog. He agreed. She
brought the dog to the vet. As she had witnessed, it was confirmed that the dog was in a
dreadful physical state: covered in cuts, dirt, bruises, and infected wounds. Miraculously, her internal health was stable, and she gave birth to me and my two siblings. We were all healthy, beautiful pups, and we have lived in a loving foster home since we were babies. My mother is now happy and has fully recovered from her injuries.
I am a playful, affectionate pup. I interact well with both cats and dogs, and I behave
calmly in the car. I love to play! I am a bit sensitive around this person called a “vet,” so I
whimper. My foster mom says I am a gentle, sweet boy. Since I am still a young fella, I am
learning things like potty-training and crate-training.
I am so thankful to join the International Street Dog Foundation family, and I cannot wait
for you to select me as your favorite wine… forever!
In Tunisia, animals – especially dogs – face an enormous lack of respect. Rescuers
have seen disgusting situations and heard about some despicable circumstances. Dogs have been rescued from dog fighting and combat. They have been rescued from torture and being chained and roped in the dark without food and water.
Merlot is being fostered in Wadsworth, IL and is the sweetest little bugger. He is very affectionate and curious and is well mannered for such a young little guy.
You can find our adoption application here. You must be approved for adoption prior to scheduling a meet and greet.
