Hobo's had a wonderful foster experience! Here's what his foster mom says:
Hobo was a delightful houseguest from the start. He rides well in the car but is a little anxious and prone to motion sickness. He has fully mastered the dog door and never had any indoor accidents. Hobo's temperament is active and engaged but gentle and attentive to direction. He spent his foster days with his brother Howie, and with my four adult dogs. Hobo was off leash most of the time because he liked staying near home and near his foster Mom and brother. He was always respectful of the adult dogs, but found them overpowering as playmates. I never saw any sign of prey drive in Hobo (or his brother), even when the other dogs were after squirrels. Hobo is an affectionate boy and cheerfully accepted petting, hugging, and belly rubs. He was also cooperative during paw and ear checks (for burrs). We have been working on sit, touch, and wait at the gate. It's not hard to keep his attention with a dog cookie, or anything else he thinks is food. His interest is keen but he waits his turn (mostly) during group treats. Like his brother, he sleeps through the night!
This pair are real heart-stealers. Either will make a wonderful addition to a loving home, but why choose?
Rescue Ranch puppies are raised through our puppy foster program. They will have met adults, children, often other dogs, maybe cats.
16-week or older puppies will have taken part in our "Reading to Rescue Pups" program and attended many events.
When they are at least 8 weeks old, puppies are given a wellness exam by a licensed veterinarian.
Before going home, all puppies will have been dewormed and received all age-appropriate vaccinations for parvo/distemper, and Bordetella. If they are 4 months or older they will also have their rabies vaccination.
All p
uppies are also microchipped and registered with
911PetChip
.
We require spay/neutering of puppies at 6-8 months old (or the appropriate age for giant breeds)
by our veterinarian. The procedure is covered by the adoption fee. Alternatively, adopters can choose to have the procedure done by their own vet (proof required),
and a portion of the cost will be refunded.
