Breed: GSD / Lab Mix
Gender: Male
Weight: 48 lbs
Age: Approx. DOB 2/18/12
Life Expectancy: Average of 12-16 years
Location: Winnsboro, LA
Adoption Fee: $450 (includes transport and vaccinations for a year)
For more information about this dog, contact: RescueDogVillage@yahoo.com
If this dog has stolen your heart, don't wait!
Please apply online now to be considered as a potential adopter.
ADOPTED ON 06-01-16 - Hunter did not have a very nice life before he was put in the pound and we were able to get him into rescue. He is up to date on all vaccinations. He is a big ball of energy, but also a bit apprehensive of new things. He needs a very special pet parent to call his own. He is an approximately 2-3 year old male, black lab/GSD mix who is neutered and weighs approximately 48lbs.
Hunter has a very high energy level and enjoys being active with both humans and dogs. He needs to expend his energy, otherwise he tends to investigate a little too much and get into things. He will counter surf if he smells something yummy. We have tips to help you correct the counter surf dog. However, when he has had time to expend his energy he lays down quietly and takes a nap. He does very well in a crate, and usually does not make a peep until he hears his foster mother in the morning. He rides on a blanket in his foster mother's truck and does very well. He has not had any accidents in the house.
Hunter is a very sweet and loving dog, although he is a bit apprehensive of new people. This past week he did visit a nursing home, and allowed all the residents to pet him and give him affection. He was a bit afraid of the large medicine and food carts. He did allow a friend of our rescue (who is in a wheel chair) to lead him down the hall, to visit the other residents in the home. They were able to pet him all over. This was his first time visiting to the nursing home and he handled it very well. His foster mother Kim expects he will improve even more with each visit, by being exposed to new and different things.
Hunter is very high energy, but is able to walk on a loose leash every morning by an elderly volunteer. Although he is hesitant of men, he allows our elderly volunteer Mr. Bunny to walk him. Mr. Bunny shows up every day and has built trust, confidence and a relationship with him, where he is able to relax. It is very important to remember with rescue dogs that we do not know what they experienced in the past. Unfortunately, many humans both male and females abuse dogs, and dogs we don’t know what they may have experienced. A calm, patient, positive and consistent human will help the dog so they can learn to trust again and eliminate the past.
Hunter is very smart and a quick learner. His ideal new home would be with someone who hikes or runs every day and could expend his energy. Taking him to a basic manners class would be excellent for both him and his new owner. It would expose him to new situations/people and help him build his confidence, all while strengthening the bond between him and his new owner. He would love to live in a home with other dogs. When he first entered foster care his play style was too rough, but he listened to the other dog’s queues and now plays appropriately in a pack of ten or more all sizes and ages. However, the ideal dog(s) mates for Hunter may be someone who is around his size with a similar energy level. Hunter does well with children, but may knock over smaller children in his exuberance. If children were to be included in his new home, we recommend they be over the age of 8 years old.
Hunter is trained to a "Pet Safe" perimeter collar in his foster home. A fenced in yard would be ideal for him. He is not recommended to be placed in a home with cats. His curiosity and exuberance are a little too much for feline friends. If you are looking for someone to help you reach the top of that peak on your hike or motivate you to keep moving for that last mile on your run, Hunter is the guy for you. He will be right by your side giving you the motivation to keep pushing, by using his energy that lasts for days. The best part is at the end of the day he will curl up next to you and relax, only hoping that you will take him to have as much fun as he did the day before.
Please fill out an application if you are interested in adopting Hunter. . *** Previous GSD ownership would be helpful, but is not a requirement to adopt Hunter***
Quick Facts
• weight: 60 - 85 pounds
• height: 23 - 25 inches
Ideal Human Companions
• Energetic people
• Active families
• Disciplinarians
• A-Type Personalities
Trademark Traits
• Handsome and well-built
• ntelligent and eager
• Loyal
• Hard-working
• Strong-willed and fearless
• Obedient and protective
• Handy
Whether you adopt through Rescue Dog Village or any other similar organization, the LEAST we can do is thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering welcoming these deserving dogs into your hearts and home. One of our favorite sayings is "RESCUE IS THE BEST BREED," and we believe that wholeheartedly. Help us help these dogs and submit your application today! We appreciate that you want to help make a difference in the lives of dogs who need us most!!! RESCUE ROCKS!
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Disclaimer: Please note that the breeds posted on our dogs' biographies are our best guess based on years of working with rescue dogs. Adopters who need to know the exact breed or mix of breeds of a particular dog must have the dog's DNA tested at their own expense.
OUR DOGS ARE MICRO-CHIPPED AND
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About Our Rescue
These dogs deserve all of our attention, and in Rescue Dog Village, we are committed to our adopters and our dogs equally. We offer full disclosure and hope to make the best matches possible. Please know our adoption fees never cover our expenses. We rely on the generosity of our adopters and supporters to help us help the dogs.
Our rescue is ONLY in the business of offering FULL DISCLOSURE to adopters, and expects and hopes to engage your questions and concerns fully. We owe it to the dogs we rescue and all the wonderful families/adopters who might consider welcoming our charges into their hearts and home. Our dogs are waiting for that ideal forever home where they will be cherished as deserving family members. It's sad these second chances are even necessary for these dogs, but we are committed to them and will devote the time and energy to their rehoming, and not just MOVE them to save more dogs. We diligently and responsibly seek good matches as we don't want to re-home the dog again. These animals have already endured more than they should have, and through no fault of their own. It behooves us to be honest and forthright, and we appreciate the same in return from applicants. It's that winning combination of reciprocal trust and respect that allows for successful placements to be made. Happy adopters translate to happy dogs, and that's our goal!
Our rescue volunteers will be more than honored to be in touch with you directly and promptly, after receiving your application and conducting a mandatory a veterinarian check. If you have never owned a dog before, please submit your application regardless, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible. TAKE NOTE YOU SHOULD CHECK YOUR SPAM AS SOME RESPONSES FROM US WIND UP THERE WE'VE DISCOVERED. Also, take care to contact your veterinarian to let them know a member of rescue will be inquiring about your pet history!
Thank you for respecting that we all donate our time to saving these animals, and understand we value your philanthropic and compassionate desire to help be part of the rescue team. That said, you'll understand why we are committed to the well-being of our charges and consider this veterinarian check mandatory. If you are a first-time dog owner, we will work with you every step of the way! ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION ARE AS MUCH A PART OF RESPONSIBLE RESCUE AS ADOPTION! And it takes a RESCUE VILLAGE to help the most dogs possible in a thorough manner to ensure success on all fronts, and then some! It is an awful feeling to fail a dog, and we can't continue rescue if we don't do everything we can to ensure good matches for the dogs and tender families who might adopt them. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
Although we are an extremely small rescue group, we understand and respect your family's eagerness to be in touch and learn as much as you can about the dogs you are considering adopting. Our very experienced and devoted trainer will be happy to share all aspects of OUR RESCUE DOGS to determine compatibility once you've submitted your application, and another of our volunteers will explain the whole process of our rescue and answer any questions you might have as well
If you have the time and love to offer this extremely bright dog who can make you laugh for hours at his antics,
PLEASE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A RESCUE DOG VILLAGE DOG AND GIVE ONE A HOME. Our dogs deserve all that a committed family can offer. Make no mistake about it, this is one spectacular dog!
Please contact
RescueDogVillage@yahoo.com and we will be happy to return your correspondence, but please submit the application now so we can have that information as a starting base for our dialogue.
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING RESCUE AS A MEANS OF WELCOMING YOUR NEXT FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND INTO YOUR LIFE!
ALL interested adopters MUST complete an application; agree to a vet reference check, phone interview and home visit. ALL family members MUST be in attendance for home visits - no exceptions. This helps us get to know everyone in the family so that we can help find the right dog for you
