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Meet Ernie - Take My Lead Dog
? Meet Ernie: Your Next Adventure Buddy! ?
Ernie is looking for a forever home where his love for the outdoors and exploring can be fully appreciated. Accompanied by his favorite toy, Moo Cow. Ernie shows a keen interest in discovering new environments and experiences. Ernie is a sensitive dog, and while we are still learning about his unique personality traits, his preference for gentle interactions and his adventurous spirit are evident.
His ideal home would be one that can provide stability, patience, and opportunities for him to engage with nature and explore at his own pace. Ernie's curious and explorative nature makes him a perfect fit for someone who enjoys outdoor activities and can provide the loving guidance he needs to feel secure. We believe that with the right companion, Ernie will continue to open up and show the full range of his loving and loyal personality.
If you are looking for a faithful friend who is eager to join you in your adventures and be a constant companion, Ernie may be the dog for you!
Ernie is a recipient of our Take My Lead Grant, which means he will go home with post-adoption training for FREE!
For info, please email Matt at HDRMatt@gmail.com
To apply for Ernie: HandsomeDansRescue.org
Meet Ernie - Take My Lead Dog
? Meet Ernie: Your Next Adventure Buddy! ?
Ernie is looking for a forever home where his love for the outdoors and exploring can be fully appreciated. Accompanied by his favorite toy, Moo Cow. Ernie shows a keen interest in discovering new environments and experiences. Ernie is a sensitive dog, and while we are still learning about his unique personality traits, his preference for gentle interactions and his adventurous spirit are evident.
His ideal home would be one that can provide stability, patience, and opportunities for him to engage with nature and explore at his own pace. Ernie's curious and explorative nature makes him a perfect fit for someone who enjoys outdoor activities and can provide the loving guidance he needs to feel secure. We believe that with the right companion, Ernie will continue to open up and show the full range of his loving and loyal personality.
If you are looking for a faithful friend who is eager to join you in your adventures and be a constant companion, Ernie may be the dog for you!
Ernie is a recipient of our Take My Lead Grant, which means he will go home with post-adoption training for FREE!
We have a standard application that requires information about past and present pets, the home and yard, veterinary references and at least two non-relative references. All references are checked and a meet and greet is scheduled, typically in the foster home, prior to approval. A thorough home visit is then conducted (with photographs) and then we will allow the potential adopters to have any resident dogs and children meet the foster. HDR provides full support through and after the adoption process to minimize potential failures that can be stressful for the fosters and devastating for potential adopters.
We have a standard application that requires information about past and present pets, the home and yard, veterinary references and at least two non-relative references. All references are checked and a meet and greet is scheduled, typically in the foster home, prior to approval. A thorough home visit is then conducted (with photographs) and then we will allow the potential adopters to have any resident dogs and children meet the foster. HDR provides full support through and after the adoption process to minimize potential failures that can be stressful for the fosters and devastating for potential adopters.
Go meet their pets
All of our adoptable dogs can be seen on our website (http://www.handsomedansrescue.org/) and at PetFinder.com. We will list special events on our website as well, and on Handsome Dan's facebook page.
All of our adoptable dogs can be seen on our website (http://www.handsomedansrescue.org/) and at PetFinder.com. We will list special events on our website as well, and on Handsome Dan's facebook page.
More about this rescue
We help with the placement, care and the overall wellbeing of dogs in local shelters, rescues, and other facilities throughout the state of Rhode Island.
We Provide Foster Homes
We advocate the rescue and placement of pit bull type dogs from local shelters previously considered "unadoptable" through a network of volunteer foster homes. Many dogs have been rescued from severe abuse and neglect, often including victims of dog fighting. Because the dogs in our program often require extra care, including medical, training and rehabilitation, our rescue is small by design.
We Give Enrichment to Shelter Dogs
Long days of boredom can take their toll on even the most solid of dogs resulting in kennel stress. HDR's Enrichment Program pairs one of our enrichment specialists with a dog in crisis.
We take shelter and foster dogs through Outbound Hounds' Pit C.L.A.S.S.
Classes offered free to dogs in foster care or current residents of local shelters thorough our partnership with Outbound Hounds.
We Sponsor Free Spay/Neuter for At-Risk Dogs
Each year we are able to assist a small amount of owned dogs whose guardians are unable to afford the surgery. This program often results in at-risk dogs being able to stay in their homes rather than being turned in to local shelters.
We help with the placement, care and the overall wellbeing of dogs in local shelters, rescues, and other facilities throughout the state of Rhode Island.
We Provide Foster Homes
We advocate the rescue and placement of pit bull type dogs from local shelters previously considered "unadoptable" through a network of volunteer foster homes. Many dogs have been rescued from severe abuse and neglect, often including victims of dog fighting. Because the dogs in our program often require extra care, including medical, training and rehabilitation, our rescue is small by design.
We Give Enrichment to Shelter Dogs
Long days of boredom can take their toll on even the most solid of dogs resulting in kennel stress. HDR's Enrichment Program pairs one of our enrichment specialists with a dog in crisis.
We take shelter and foster dogs through Outbound Hounds' Pit C.L.A.S.S.
Classes offered free to dogs in foster care or current residents of local shelters thorough our partnership with Outbound Hounds.
We Sponsor Free Spay/Neuter for At-Risk Dogs
Each year we are able to assist a small amount of owned dogs whose guardians are unable to afford the surgery. This program often results in at-risk dogs being able to stay in their homes rather than being turned in to local shelters.