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My basic info
Breed
English Setter
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
5 years 10 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
45 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Falkor
Falkor is an amazing boy! He is a male, neutered English Setter who joined our rescue from a rural pound when his stray hold was up and no one had claimed him.
Estimated by our vets as approx 5yrs young, this super sweet boy adores humans and other dogs and is a gem for grooming. Current weight 19kg, but still needs to gain a bit more weight, he was too thin when he came into rescue and is working on weight gain still.
He adores playing with other dogs, large and small, and has a wonderful temperament, adapting to the other dog's play styles with respect.
Wishlist:
Falkor would LOVE his forever home to have another playful canine companion
Falkor is not used to being left alone for long periods of time, and would prefer someone home more often, but does not show signs of separation anxiety since he loves the companionship of the other dogs in his foster home
Notes from his foster family:
IS YOUR FOSTER DOG FOOD MOTIVATED? No-he does love bully sticks and freeze dried liver treats, but is selective about treats/food.
Falkor is currently on Joint XL supplement to support his joints for life, he does get a wee bit stiff in his hind legs after rowdy dog play sessions but no concerns found at vet exam
GOOD WITH DOGS? Yes
HOW DOES YOUR FOSTER DOG RESPOND TO MEETING OTHER DOGS ?
Curious, and friendly
HOW DOES YOUR FOSTER DOG RESPOND TO PEOPLE MET ON WALKS? Wants to meet everyone
GOOD WITH CATS? Unknown, but good with bunnies in his foster home so would likely be fine with dog savvy cats as well
HOUSETRAINED? Yes
CRATE TRAINED? Yes
PLEASE ELABORATE ON YOUR FOSTER DOG'S BEHAVIOR IN THE CRATE. Doesn’t love the crate, but will go in.
I LEAVE MY FOSTER DOG ALONE FOR 1 hr PER DAY.
IS YOUR FOSTER DOG DESTRUCTIVE? No
DOES YOUR FOSTER DOG SHOW SIGNS OF SEPARATION ANXIETY? No
OKAY WITH GROOMING AND HANDLING? Yes great
PERSONALITY? Friendly, cuddly, loves attention
OTHER HABITS/ROUTINES THAT WILL HELP THE DOG SETTLE INTO THEIR NEW HOME: Lots of love & reassurance
STRENGTHS/AREAS THEY HAVE IMPROVED ON: Once he adjusted to the household routines he became an amazing pet.
TRANSPORTATION? Harness & seatbelt. Loves the car. No motion sickness nor reactivity noted
ANYTHING TO ADD? Falkor is a fantastic loving dog that will be a great family addition!
*Must be located within Ontario Canada
*Inground/ground level Pools and ponds must be separately fenced from yard
Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario.
For approved families, we require in person meetings in St Jacobs ON
If you are not willing to drive to this location to meet our dogs after you are approved, please do not apply. We do not meet elsewhere nor deliver dogs. Adoptions within Ontario only
If you are interested in applying to adopt a dog from Hobo Haven Rescue, please use this link to submit an application https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application
Falkor's adoption fee $700: fees include spay/neuter, microchip, bloodwork, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and all vet care during their time with us. This adoption fee does not cover their entire expenses.
For anyone possibly interested in adopting from Hobo Haven, here are a few, but not all, criteria to be aware of:
We require all serious applicants to watched "Petfooled" which is a free documentary at this link https://tubitv.com/movies/494913/pet-fooled
, or on Amazon prime or also a variety of other free video sites.
Our motto is "know better/do better" and we ask all adoptive families to be as committed to providing our dogs with quality nutrition as they are to providing love. This documentary is not advertising, purely just educational.
An adoption application must be completed and approved, including vet references as well as a home visit (Zoom during COVID), prior to meeting available dogs.
All dogs are placed in loving foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a shelter to visit.
We do not allow applicants to visit until pre-approved for adoptions. Our dogs are in private foster family homes, not in a shelter.
Any questions may be emailed to hobohavenpetrescue@gmail.com
Due to the high volume of applications received for our dogs, priority of replies will be given to applicants who meet the criteria mentioned in the pet's profile.
Please do not ask us to make exceptions, we set these protocols and policies for the dog's best interests which are always our highest priority.
Emails are best, our volunteers work full time and are often not able to answer or return phone calls in a timely manner.
