Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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.
