This helps Hearthfire Animal Rescue Team (HART) with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
Merle
Age
8 years 2 months old, Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
70
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
This guy isn't "one and done", you're not going to come pick him up and take him home. You're going to have to get to know him and build trust in him before he'll accept you as his leader.
HISTORY
Give honest & direct background info. Where did they come from? What was their life like before we got them? Do we know anything about positive or negative life experiences?
[Dog] is located in [city/region]. We advertise our dogs in a variety of locations in an effort to improve their chances of finding great homes. We can assure you, this pup is well worth a road trip! However, if necessary we will arrange transport to bring [him/her] to an approved adoptive home within the Pacific Northwest.
SOCIALIZATION
What was the dog like when they first came into our care? Were they happy, confident, excited, anxious, shut down, scared? Do we know anything about who they lived with before they came to us?
What is dog like now? Are they coming out of their shell? Do they need more work? What have they learned? How did we help them learn this? Are they suitable for a home with small children, other pets, small animals, women, men?
Describe the ideal home as we believe it to be.
Describe the humans/pets they share their foster placement with- small or large dogs, what age of kids, high traffic vs low traffic, farm animals, indoor small animals or cats, frequent visitors or hardly any?
GENERAL TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR
Describe their ideal home in a cute or quirky way. Do they want a lap, or a canine companion? Are they happy just about anywhere? Do they need a home without small kids or animals? do they struggle with men or women or children? Do they enjoy their own space and need a little corner that is theirs?
Describe activity level. Do they need busy work, are they lazy and not very active? Do they look chill but need adventure? What are current activities they really enjoy? Fetch? Following people around the house? Sunbathing?
How do they play with others? Do they struggle to share toys? Any games or toys they really love?
Are they loud & proud? Do they barely make a peep? Do they bark to alert at every single thing, or just here and there?
TRAINING
House trained? Crate trained? Basic manners? formal training? What kind of training and routine has been offered? What do they need help with?
Is dog food or toy motivated? Do they enjoy scent work, fetch, tug o war, anything in particular? Are they a potential for a working dog? Where is their training at now & what would be beneficial for the new family to know?
HEALTH STATUS
[Dog] has been [spayed/neutered], vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites. [He/She] appears to be in good health, and weighs around [XX lbs]. Based on available information, we’ve designated [birthdate/estimated age].
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will find more photographs in [dog]’s Facebook album at: [link]
[Dog]’s adoption fee is $[XXX]. To adopt this special dog, please complete an online adoption application at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HAWA/Dog, or write to HearthfireART@gmail.com and request an adoption application form.
HART's dogs are all in private homes - we do not have a facility. We will be happy to arrange for you to meet Velvet, and any of our other dogs you may be interested in, once we have approved your application to adopt.
Please note, [dog] is located in the Tri-Cities, Eastern Washington. We do not transport our dogs via a third party, but if necessary we will arrange transportation to an approved home within the Pacific Northwest, at your expense.
This guy isn't "one and done", you're not going to come pick him up and take him home. You're going to have to get to know him and build trust in him before he'll accept you as his leader.
HISTORY
Give honest & direct background info. Where did they come from? What was their life like before we got them? Do we know anything about positive or negative life experiences?
[Dog] is located in [city/region]. We advertise our dogs in a variety of locations in an effort to improve their chances of finding great homes. We can assure you, this pup is well worth a road trip! However, if necessary we will arrange transport to bring [him/her] to an approved adoptive home within the Pacific Northwest.
SOCIALIZATION
What was the dog like when they first came into our care? Were they happy, confident, excited, anxious, shut down, scared? Do we know anything about who they lived with before they came to us?
What is dog like now? Are they coming out of their shell? Do they need more work? What have they learned? How did we help them learn this? Are they suitable for a home with small children, other pets, small animals, women, men?
Describe the ideal home as we believe it to be.
Describe the humans/pets they share their foster placement with- small or large dogs, what age of kids, high traffic vs low traffic, farm animals, indoor small animals or cats, frequent visitors or hardly any?
GENERAL TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR
Describe their ideal home in a cute or quirky way. Do they want a lap, or a canine companion? Are they happy just about anywhere? Do they need a home without small kids or animals? do they struggle with men or women or children? Do they enjoy their own space and need a little corner that is theirs?
Describe activity level. Do they need busy work, are they lazy and not very active? Do they look chill but need adventure? What are current activities they really enjoy? Fetch? Following people around the house? Sunbathing?
How do they play with others? Do they struggle to share toys? Any games or toys they really love?
Are they loud & proud? Do they barely make a peep? Do they bark to alert at every single thing, or just here and there?
TRAINING
House trained? Crate trained? Basic manners? formal training? What kind of training and routine has been offered? What do they need help with?
Is dog food or toy motivated? Do they enjoy scent work, fetch, tug o war, anything in particular? Are they a potential for a working dog? Where is their training at now & what would be beneficial for the new family to know?
HEALTH STATUS
[Dog] has been [spayed/neutered], vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites. [He/She] appears to be in good health, and weighs around [XX lbs]. Based on available information, we’ve designated [birthdate/estimated age].
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will find more photographs in [dog]’s Facebook album at: [link]
[Dog]’s adoption fee is $[XXX]. To adopt this special dog, please complete an online adoption application at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HAWA/Dog, or write to HearthfireART@gmail.com and request an adoption application form.
HART's dogs are all in private homes - we do not have a facility. We will be happy to arrange for you to meet Velvet, and any of our other dogs you may be interested in, once we have approved your application to adopt.
Please note, [dog] is located in the Tri-Cities, Eastern Washington. We do not transport our dogs via a third party, but if necessary we will arrange transportation to an approved home within the Pacific Northwest, at your expense.
Please e-mail us at HearthfireART@gmail.com to request an adoption application. Apps must be completed and returned via email.
2.
Interview
We evaluate the app, run a background check, call your vet and landlord, call personal references, and interview all adults in your home.
3.
Interview
We connect you with the pet's releasing owner or foster, who can provide specific information about the pet's needs, habits and history.
4.
Meet the Pet
Because all our pets are in foster homes, you will meet the pet only after your app is approved. Usually we bring the pet to your home.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
If the introduction goes well you sign the contract, pay an adoption fee. and welcome your new family member home.
6.
Take the Pet Home
We continue to be available to provide advice and support throughout the transition period and beyond.
Additional adoption info
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More about this rescue
People need to rehome animals for various reasons, including changed circumstances, a bad match between the pet and the family, and a desire to help an animal they have rescued find a forever home. Most conventional Animal Rescues are overwhelmed by the need, and people can wait a long time for help. Municipal Shelters do the best they can, but often euthanize "surplus" pets and, even at best, usually cannot offer an environment that makes people feel good about dropping off animals they care about. Advertising animals on Craigslist is potentially risky, especially for people with limited experience in finding quality forever homes.
Our goal is to provide support for individuals who want to help the animals in their care find the right forever home, and who either cannot find help from a Rescue or choose to work independently. We have years of experience actively volunteering for successful Rescue organizations in a senior capacity, and are well equipped to support and advise animal lovers.
We do NOT support backyard breeding, but will help individuals with "accidental litters", on condition that they have their dogs sterilized to ensure no repetition of these accidents.
We have established relationships with conventional Rescues throughout Washington, and where appropriate will help people place their pets with these Rescues.
We provide:
* A trustworthy connection between releasing owners and potential adopters
* Advice and assistance in ensuring that pets offered for adoption are healthy, sterilized and up-to-date on vaccinations
* Personal evaluation of all pets in our program, as needed (We make an effort to meet all the pets in our program but may initially rely on releasing owners for information. Potential adopters may request an evaluation at no charge if they have concerns.)
* Advice and support with the adoption process (including writing pet profiles and taking photographs and video for marketing pets to serious potential adopters, identifying good homes, background checks, documentation, participation in adoption events, setting adoption fees, etc)
* Counseling and other support, as needed (including home visits to potential adopters, provision of food and equipment, funding for vet care, rehabilitation advice, introductions to conventional rescues, etc)
People need to rehome animals for various reasons, including changed circumstances, a bad match between the pet and the family, and a desire to help an animal they have rescued find a forever home. Most conventional Animal Rescues are overwhelmed by the need, and people can wait a long time for help. Municipal Shelters do the best they can, but often euthanize "surplus" pets and, even at best, usually cannot offer an environment that makes people feel good about dropping off animals they care about. Advertising animals on Craigslist is potentially risky, especially for people with limited experience in finding quality forever homes.
Our goal is to provide support for individuals who want to help the animals in their care find the right forever home, and who either cannot find help from a Rescue or choose to work independently. We have years of experience actively volunteering for successful Rescue organizations in a senior capacity, and are well equipped to support and advise animal lovers.
We do NOT support backyard breeding, but will help individuals with "accidental litters", on condition that they have their dogs sterilized to ensure no repetition of these accidents.
We have established relationships with conventional Rescues throughout Washington, and where appropriate will help people place their pets with these Rescues.
We provide:
* A trustworthy connection between releasing owners and potential adopters
* Advice and assistance in ensuring that pets offered for adoption are healthy, sterilized and up-to-date on vaccinations
* Personal evaluation of all pets in our program, as needed (We make an effort to meet all the pets in our program but may initially rely on releasing owners for information. Potential adopters may request an evaluation at no charge if they have concerns.)
* Advice and support with the adoption process (including writing pet profiles and taking photographs and video for marketing pets to serious potential adopters, identifying good homes, background checks, documentation, participation in adoption events, setting adoption fees, etc)
* Counseling and other support, as needed (including home visits to potential adopters, provision of food and equipment, funding for vet care, rehabilitation advice, introductions to conventional rescues, etc)
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