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My name is Harlan!

Posted over 4 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed
Foxhound/Plott Hound
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21713602-D250002

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

 

 



*This is a courtesy posting. Harlan is not at DPR, but his current owner asked us to help find him a great home!* 

Meet Harlan – A Sweet, Spirited Hound Looking for His Perfect Home

Harlan is a 3-year-old hound mix with a heart as big as his nose! His Wisdom Panel DNA results reveal a rich hound heritage—53% American Foxhound, 26% Plott Hound, 19% Treeing Walker Coonhound, and a touch of Bluetick Coonhound—so it’s no surprise that he has a strong prey drive and a passion for following scents wherever they lead.

Originally rescued after being abandoned on the side of the road, Harlan has blossomed into a loving, energetic companion. He adores being outdoors and lives for long walks, sniffing adventures, and any opportunity to use his hound instincts. He’s happiest when he has a job to do or space to roam, making him a great fit for an active household with land, a secure yard, or even a family who enjoys hunting or has experience with working breeds.

Harlan is:

  • ✅ Up to date on all vaccinations

  • ✅ Neutered

  • ✅ Paperwork in hand

  •  House-trained and eager to please

  •  Best suited for someone experienced with strong, active dogs

While Harlan is deeply affectionate and eager for companionship, he’s not the best fit for homes without secure fencing or those with limited mobility. His enthusiasm for tracking means he can be a strong puller on walks—even with training tools—and needs someone who can manage his strength and give him the stimulation he craves.

We love Harlan dearly, but due to serious health challenges in our family and the lack of a secure yard, we know we’re no longer the right home for him. Our greatest hope is to find someone who sees his potential and can give him the life he deserves: safe, stimulating, and full of love.

 If you have room in your home—and heart—for a smart, loving hound ready for his next adventure, please reach out. We’re happy to share more about his personality and history. Helping Harlan find his forever home would mean the world to us.

 
If you are interested in adopting, pleas fill out a 'Dog Adoption Application'   at   www.DelawarePetRescue.org/forms    



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July 24, 2025, 11:01 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21713602-D250002
Contact
Phone
Address
Hockessin, DE 19707
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

www.DelawarePuppyRescue.org/forms

2.

Approve Application

We will contact you upon approval.

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

After meeting we will review and have you agree and sign our adoption application.

Additional adoption info

All adopters must first submit an adoption application prior to being considered for adopting one of our pets at www.DelawarePuppyRescue.org. Further details of each pet can also be found at our site www.DelawarePuppyRescue.org. Adopters must agree and sign adoption contract prior to release. Home visits are required prior to final approval of adoption. We do have restrictions which are explained in our website and adoption application. For further information please visit our home site at "DelawarePuppyRescue.org" for further information.

Adoption application

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We are not a shelter. Please visit our website at www.DelawarePuppyRescue.org to submit an application if you are interested in one of our adoptees.

More about this rescue

Visit our site at www.DelawarePuppyRescue.org if you are interested in one of our pets.

DPR was established in 2004 as a 501(c) non profit organize and an all volunteer rescue organization. We are not a shelter. We rescue both cats and dogs. We care for these pets in our foster homes until proper and stable homes are found through a multi-step adoption process. Our ultimate goal is to match families with our pets so that they live out their lives in loving, educated, safe homes for the remainder of their lives. Our additional goals in rescue are to educate the public in the importance of spaying/neutering and exposing the truth behind pet store puppys and the horrors of puppy mills.

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