Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
DISCLOSURE: The adoptable pets in our program are still in the care and custody of owners who wish to re-home their pet. Owners have enlisted Rescue Well to provide marketing and screening of applicants as a service, free of charge. All fees and adoption conditions are determined by the owner. We advise that adopters do not send payment or deposits for pets prior to adopting. ***** Hooch is 3 years old and weighs 80lbs. He's neutered, up to date on his vaccines, but is not microchipped. Hooch has been trained and is currently in training with All-American Canine in Crownsville, MD. He started with them about 6 months ago to see if there was any way the family could keep him. Hooch dislikes and/or fears strangers and sudden noises/movements. BITE INCIDENT: January 2022 in North Beach, Maryland. The bite broke the skin, animal control was involved, but no medical attention was necessary. Hooch's guardian states: " Our friend was told not to approach the gate where Hooch was because he is not friendly to strangers. Her boyfriend entered the gated area because Hooch knew him and was comfortable with him. She thought because of this that he would be ok if she pet him. When she reached to let him, he lunged and nipped her nose but did not pursue attacking her, it all happened very quickly." Reason for Hooch's surrender: "We got Hooch shortly after our daughters support dog passed away. She has autism and a chromosome disorder. She needed a new support dog/companion. It was the end of 2019 when we got Hooch and just a few months later Covid hit, right when we needed to put him through the proper training and socialization. He does not take well to children or strangers. However, we recently put him through training at American canine in Crownsville Maryland and he has shown significant progress. But, given the breed he is we are quickly realizing he is not a family dog, he is a farm dog and needs a lot more space to run and a A TON of time for training of which neither we can give him. He deserves a great life, he can be a GREAT dog for someone who is in need of a working dog and a home where there are no children. We made the mistake of rushing to get a dog before understanding the breed fully and now I live in constant fear of my daughter getting hurt. That's not fair to Hooch or my daughter. " Hooch's guardian states the following about children: Hooch lives with children 4 & 11 years old. "He loves our youngest daughter and is very playful with her but our older daughter with special needs stresses him out, he does not take to her. They have to be separated at all times." Hooch's guardian states the following about dogs: " He’s done great with our chiuahaha/dachshund mix, during training with All American K9 he was around other dogs but I don’t personally have much more experience with him and other animals. If acclimated properly I’m sure he could live with other dogs. At first he probably will not like the other dogs in the home." Hooch's guardian states the following about cats: Hooch has not lived with or otherwise been around other cats. Therefore, his guardian recommends against living with cats. Hooch's guardian describes his ideal home: " A farm, where he can run, hunt or herd. Someone who has a lot of time to play with and train him. A home with no young children. Someone who is familiar with the Catahoula breed." Very active Barks alot Playful Affectionate Fearful Protective Outdoor dog House-Trained Crate-Trained Rehoming Fee: None Location: North Beach, MD***** ADOPTION PROCESS 1. If you are interested in ADOPTING me, please CLICK HERE: ADOPT ME 2. When your application is received, a Placement Manager will do a basic screening. Applications will be forwarded to the owner for further screening and continuation in the adoption process. 3. Please give us 48-72 hours for a Placement Manager to respond after you submit your application. If it has been longer than that, please email: rescuewellrehome@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE: We provide ALL of the information we have on this pet, here on this page, in its entirety from the pet's owner. For more on how our process works, please read our DISCLOSURE. IMPORTANT: By completing an adoption application, you consent to Rescue Well screening your application, contacting your references, and forwarding your application to the pet owner for further consideration. All adoption decisions are determined by the owner. December 8, 2023, 2:33 pm
