If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: sueb@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: Bruno is in a foster home, so the first step is to fill out the adoption questionnaire above.
LOCATION: Foster home
ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Sue, sueb@homewardtrails.org
ADOPTION FEE: $475. This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts!
ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: Around 12 pounds
KNOWN WITH DOGS: Bruno has lived with other dogs, but is more of a co-exister. He seems to enjoy being the only pet in the home.
KNOWN WITH CATS: He's not a big fan of cats and would need a home without cats.
KNOWN WITH KIDS: Unknown.
KNOWN COMMANDS: Sit and he's learning more!
KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING: He's doing great at this!
KNOWN LIKES: Cuddling, playing fetch, hanging out with his people.
KNOWN DISLIKES: Cats.
ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: As the saying goes, the best fragrances are kept in small bottles. Bruno's foster has had Bruno for a few weeks and reports that Bruno got immediately settled at his foster home with his tail wagging. He's doing a great job at housetraining.
Bruno walks well on leash but needs some words of encouragement to keep going. He tends to walk more during the morning walk and overall his walks do not take more than 20 minutes, if that much. Potty breaks are no brainer for him as, as soon as he is out, he knows what is the purpose of being out and get into both business right away.
He is a good eater and likes playing with his toys. His favorite past time is to play fetch with his ball and has learned to drop the ball to keep the game going. He sleeps all night on his bed, even though at the beginning he tried to convince his foster to have him on the “big” bed, but resigned to go to his bed after few tries. She does take him to her bed in the morning for early morning cuddling session that he loves.
Bruno is a quiet companion (perfect for a condo or apartment), but will let you know if he needs something. He rarely barks.
He seems to enjoy living the solo pet lifestyle.
Bruno has shown a prey drive (bigger than his size) towards cats and squirrels so his home should be a cat free home.
He has shown no handling sensitivity from day one, in any shape or form. Follows foster, who lives by herself, literally everywhere or stays by her side.
Foster sees no need to crate him, and she has not kept him in a crate. Has a doggy gate though to prevent him from having access to one specific room when she is out on errands. On her return, he is always happy to see her back and has shown no separation anxiety and can stay by himself with no issues. When a stranger comes to his place, a treat will do the trick .
For sure he is a good boy. If you are looking for a cuddly, quiet and housetrained dog, look no further. Bruno is the one! He is an awesome companion.
HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS:
Spay/Neuter
First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings
Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees
Current on heartworm preventative
Current on flea/tick preventative
EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS:
Free first exam with:
Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital, Union Veterinary Clinic and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided)
Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only)
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.