Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 25 lbs
-ESTIMATED AGE: 3 years old
-KNOWN WITH DOGS: Ash is doing really well with the other dogs in his foster home! We really feels comfortable with them even though they are quite larger than him. He looks to them for cues on how to behave, where to go, and when it is safe to relax. For that reason his ideal home would include at least one friendly, confident dog who can continue to show him that the world is not as frightening as he once believed
-KNOWN WITH CATS: Ash is also living with cats in his foster home. He has proven himself to be great with cats, coexisting peacefully and showing no prey drive or inappropriate interest
-KNOWN WITH KIDS: Ash is living with a younger child in the home. They are getting along with proper coaching from the parents and overall has the potential to be a Velcro dog. He is not there yet with everyone, and new people will still be viewed with caution, but he has proven that with patience and consistency he can and will bond deeply.
-KNOWN CUES:
-KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING AND/OR CRATING: Since the start Ash has shown A++ skills with his house training and no accidents in the home.
-KNOWN LIKES: He seems to appreciate a calm, predictable routine and a quiet environment where he can decompress. He is not food motivated in the way some dogs are, and he will not perform tricks for treats, but he eats his meals reliably and maintains a healthy appetite.
-KNOWN DISLIKES: He does not know what a leash is at this point and has not been leash trained, so walks are not part of his current routine. A securely fenced yard is therefore essential, because his flight instinct is still strong when he is startled and he would bolt if given the chance in an unfenced area.
Notes from the foster:
Ash is a small to medium adult dog who started out very scared of people. He came to his foster home labeled a flight risk and spent his first night in a travel crate for safety. He was happy to meet the resident dogs right away but wanted nothing to do with humans at first. He had to be carried to the yard, avoids stairs, and would bolt if a fence wasn’t secure. Even on day one, though, he was fully potty trained, slept quietly through the night, and ate all his meals without accidents in the house.
In just three days, Ash has made huge progress. He no longer needs the crate and now sleeps on a dog bed next to his foster dog siblings. The couch has become his safe spot, but he’s started exploring, wagging his tail when he sees his people, and even seeking out his foster mom for affection. He’s been left home alone and was perfectly well-behaved. He’s great with both cats and dogs, and has tried to play with his dog friends. He still doesn’t know what a leash is and isn’t food motivated, but he’s learning that people can be kind.
Ash will do best in a calm home with a secure fenced yard, a patient adopter, and at least one confident dog to help show him the ropes. He needs someone who will let him warm up at his own pace — he’s not the type to run up to strangers, but he bonds deeply once he trusts you. His teeth will need dental care soon, so that’s something to plan for. If you’re willing to give him time, you’ll get to watch a fearful dog turn into a loyal, Velcro companion who searches you out for love.
Interested in being Ash’s safe landing? He’s ready for a family who understands that trust is earned — and worth it.
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: tiffanyw@homewardtrails.org
PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE:
http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/
HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and we will follow up with you! We will connect you to his foster!
LOCATION: An amazing Foster home
ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Tiffany
ADOPTION FEE: Adult dogs: $615
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HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS:
-Spay/Neuter
-First 3 distemper series vaccines and dewormings
-Rabies vaccine* age appropriate at time of adoption
-Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees
-Current on heartworm preventative
-Current on flea/tick preventative
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EXCLUSIVE HTAR ADOPTER BENEFITS:
-$15 off your first chewy order of $49.00 or more
-Exclusive pet insurance offers
- $250 coverage at any VCA Hospital in the country
-COMPLIMENTARY FIRST EXAMS at 10 DC-Area veterinarians
- Free year-round dog training
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-A portion of EVERY ADOPTION FEE supports spay/neuter efforts in under resourced communities
-Free doggy day care offers
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