Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 40 lbs
-ESTIMATED AGE: 4 years old
KNOWN WITH DOGS Likes other dogs; enjoys having a buddy(s) of all ages and sizes to play with in the yard. She's chill when meeting new dogs, so she's a good "second dog" for a dog who doesn't love puppy energy.
KNOWN WITH CATS Interested, but doesn't chase (leaves foster cat sibling alone)
KNOWN WITH KIDS Good with kids-can get a little mouthy when playing
KNOWN CUES Knows sit and lay down; responds well to gentle encouragement and routine.
KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING AND/OR CRATING Fully housetrained; sleeps soundly through the night; still working on leash and harness confidence; prefers a fenced yard. She has started indicated with the sweetest soft barks when she wants something.
KNOWN LIKES Soft grass, tasty treats, all kinds of toys, super soft blankets, quiet environments, gentle people, canine friends, yard play, companionship once she trusts you, snuggling with her people. Under the chin scratches and belly rubs. She will also come with a giant pickle toy that she has adopted as her child.
KNOWN DISLIKES Loud areas, busy places, fireworks, unfamiliar environments, walks in overstimulating settings, slippery floors (until confident)
Notes from the foster:
Caroline is a gentle, shy dog who needs a little time to feel safe in new places, but once she trusts you, she bonds deeply and loves with her whole heart. She is fully housetrained, sleeps soundly through the night, and enjoys tasty treats, soft grass, and meeting new dogs. She greets people with quiet friendliness and thrives in a calm environment. Caroline is spayed, up‑to‑date on vaccines including rabies, and will need a patient adopter who lets her learn at her own pace with love and grace. She’s still working on leash and harness confidence, so a fenced yard is a big plus.
She has started to really enjoy exploring outside on a leash, though she isn't yet "I'll go on a hike with you" excited about the leash. When getting used to a new place, she might need to be carried places-particularly getting in and out of the car-so she would do best with someone who could lift her (50 SOLID pounds). She is a snorer and a snuffler, and she grunts happily when you scratch her.
She is just discovering playing! She will grunt and gently wrestle and go for her toys. She is still learning not to put her mouth on people (and occasionally their shoes and socks), and responds well to gentle redirection. (We say "leave it" in a disapproving voice and she leaves it! She's a good girl!)
I think she'll be living her best life if someone trained her to be one of those dogs you read to at the library. She's so placid and calm and listens without judgement. She likes to ride in her car seat and occasionally stop for Pup Cups at Starbucks.
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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