Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HTAR/Dog. For questions, email adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org. HOW TO MEET THIS DOG: Taco Dan is at our Adoption Center in Fairfax Station. It is open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also meet him by appointment by completing the adoption questionnaire and emailing adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org. LOCATION: Adoption Center, Fairfax Station ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Adoption Center, adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org ADOPTION FEE: WAIVED! I'M PART OF THE REWARDS PROGRAM AND MY ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED. WE WILL ALSO PAY MY FOSTER OR ADOPTER $500. HT has a number of dogs that need very special homes. These dogs have been failed by humans along the way, leaving them homeless and with issues from their treatment. We'll be honest. Some of them are real jerks. But not always. And not to everyone. Not everyone can be charming ALL the time, right? Others are just fearful and don't like other animals because they have had a bad interaction at some point. Some of them love other dogs but are just plain scared of everything. But all of them are good on the inside. And we believe that ALL of them deserve a chance at life and love. And we're looking to find the right human out there to make that happen. But competition is tough. And they're up against small, well-behaved doggies...so we are offering incentives for special humans willing to give these pooches a chance. WE WANT YOU! ***We are paying $500 to any approved foster or adopter of our REWARDS dogs.*** The human will also get ongoing training support, all supplies covered and a $25 Amazon gift card each month for 6 months. You will learn and grow. You will be doing a world of good for a dog who has really had it rough in life. HOW THIS ANIMAL IS WITH: KNOWN WITH DOGS: Taco loves to play with dogs and have playdates but would do best as the only dog in the home. KNOWN WITH CATS: Taco has been scared of all of the cats he has met so he would prefer a home where he's the only pet. KNOWN WITH KIDS: Taco needs a quiet adult-only home because kids can be a little stressful for him. KNOWN COMMANDS: Oh so many! Sit, down, stay, touch, paw/shake, place, speak, whisper, leave it, up (to get in the car), in (to go in a crate), and many more! He knows his name and to check in with his handler during walks. KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: Taco Dan settles well in his crate for a good nap, it's his safe space. He also appears to be housetrained. KNOWN LIKES: Tacos, posing for pictures, going for walks, wading in shallow water, tacos, learning new tricks, treats, cuddling with his favorite people. KNOWN DISLIKES: Strangers are a little scary. ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Is there anything better than a Taco? We didn't think so! He may have an over-the-top name, but Taco Dan wouldn't have it any other way. Legend has it he got his name because he's as irresistible as a platter of tacos, but we know he has stories he could tell. Originally from West Virginia, Taco takes getting to know people very seriously. While you may consider that an old-timey value, TD (as his friends call him) certainly doesn't. He wants to take time to get to know you and for you to get to know him. The better your relationship, the more of his playful and soft side he'll show you. For example, upon meeting him, you might not know he loves belly rubs and the ladies. You have to work to earn his trust, but once he's let you in, he'll never get enough belly rubs. Once you've built that relationship, he'll even let you dress him up as an actual taco! What's more - he's one of our smartest dogs. He knows so many tricks and skills he'd love to show off to you. So why is he a REWARDS dog? Taco is looking for a quiet adult-only home (one or two humans) where he'd be the only animal (believe or not, he's scared of cats). He would do best in a single family home or townhouse where he'd have direct access to outside (shared hallways are scary!). He's good on leash but a super busy neighborhood might be a little too much for him if the sidewalks are too crowded. And we saved the best part for last - he's internet famous. Or at least he's trying to be. You can check him out on Instagram at @its_taco_dan_time where he reviews different tacos and shows off his silly side. Taco isn't feeling very excited about the prospect of spending another holiday without a home of his own and humans to cuddle with by the fireplace. Taco can have his toys packed up before you can say "guac is extra." His adoption fee is $0 and his basic essentials are packed up and ready to go too! Want to meet this great guy? Email adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines, rabies vaccine, & dewormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS (in addition to his REWARD perks): Free physical exam with Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care within 30 days of adoption and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) within 14 days of adoption. A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.
