This fluffy boy is ready to learn everything about how to "dog", you see, he's always just been one in a crowd of so many others all mingling, breeding, "Livin' la Vida Loca" in a home with 20+ other small dogs. No individual attention, no grooming, no special outings, just running in the group.
HISTORY
Born in Kennewick, Washington
Tobi is located in West Richland in southeastern Washington. 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!
SOCIALIZATION
Until Tobi left his home to move to a foster he had likely never left his home. He was terrified enough to attempt to escape when he was being transferred into his fosters home and spent most of his summer outside in the yard. He did warm up to his foster and became willing to let her pet him and to be inside the house, coming and going at his leisure.
He's not immediately open to petting but he's definitely improved a lot. He needs more interactions and a safe place to hang out until he's fully trusting the world.
Likely all adult homes would be best as Tobi hasn't been around younger humans that we know of. Tobi currently lives in a home with his brother Palomo and 2 other small dogs that belong to a single female human who does use walkers.
This foster doesn't have a lot of visitors and those who do visit are pretty dog savvy. All attempts to engage with him result in barking and evasion of the impending doom human touch could bring although his foster has broken that barrier and he does enjoy her interactions with him.
GENERAL TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR
If you're ready for a dog who will ignore you and take his sweet time getting used to you Tobi is your guy!
He's not a high energy super active guy but does enjoy hanging outside with his brother and foster housemates. He hasnt engaged with toys much yet so this is an experience you can have with him while he's learning more about being a dog.
Tobi has been great with both foster dogs as well as his brother and the 20+ dogs in his original home. A sibling would be best for Tobi to get acclimated to his new home.
He is a fantastic "danger" alarm and will fiercely protect you from any intruders, vicious criminal types or just a grocery bag floating on the wind or stuck to your fence.
TRAINING
Tobi has not participated in any known formal training, but he is treat motivated and is learning the basics. He's not exposed to the leash due to his foster needing a walker, but he doesn't mind hiding beneath her walker waiting for food crumbs to drop for his enjoyment.
HEALTH STATUS
Tobi has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites. He appears to be in good health, and weighs around 11 lbs. Based on available information, we’ve designated August 1, 2023 as his birthday which makes him 2 years 4 months old.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will find more photographs in Tobi’s Facebook album at: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16kZAccLrm/
Tobi’s adoption fee is $400. To adopt this special dog, please complete an online adoption application at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HAWA-A-35, 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, Tobi 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 fluffy boy is ready to learn everything about how to "dog", you see, he's always just been one in a crowd of so many others all mingling, breeding, "Livin' la Vida Loca" in a home with 20+ other small dogs. No individual attention, no grooming, no special outings, just running in the group.
HISTORY
Born in Kennewick, Washington
Tobi is located in West Richland in southeastern Washington. 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!
SOCIALIZATION
Until Tobi left his home to move to a foster he had likely never left his home. He was terrified enough to attempt to escape when he was being transferred into his fosters home and spent most of his summer outside in the yard. He did warm up to his foster and became willing to let her pet him and to be inside the house, coming and going at his leisure.
He's not immediately open to petting but he's definitely improved a lot. He needs more interactions and a safe place to hang out until he's fully trusting the world.
Likely all adult homes would be best as Tobi hasn't been around younger humans that we know of. Tobi currently lives in a home with his brother Palomo and 2 other small dogs that belong to a single female human who does use walkers.
This foster doesn't have a lot of visitors and those who do visit are pretty dog savvy. All attempts to engage with him result in barking and evasion of the impending doom human touch could bring although his foster has broken that barrier and he does enjoy her interactions with him.
GENERAL TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR
If you're ready for a dog who will ignore you and take his sweet time getting used to you Tobi is your guy!
He's not a high energy super active guy but does enjoy hanging outside with his brother and foster housemates. He hasnt engaged with toys much yet so this is an experience you can have with him while he's learning more about being a dog.
Tobi has been great with both foster dogs as well as his brother and the 20+ dogs in his original home. A sibling would be best for Tobi to get acclimated to his new home.
He is a fantastic "danger" alarm and will fiercely protect you from any intruders, vicious criminal types or just a grocery bag floating on the wind or stuck to your fence.
TRAINING
Tobi has not participated in any known formal training, but he is treat motivated and is learning the basics. He's not exposed to the leash due to his foster needing a walker, but he doesn't mind hiding beneath her walker waiting for food crumbs to drop for his enjoyment.
HEALTH STATUS
Tobi has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites. He appears to be in good health, and weighs around 11 lbs. Based on available information, we’ve designated August 1, 2023 as his birthday which makes him 2 years 4 months old.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will find more photographs in Tobi’s Facebook album at: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16kZAccLrm/
Tobi’s adoption fee is $400. To adopt this special dog, please complete an online adoption application at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HAWA-A-35, 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, Tobi 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.
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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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