Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Link
Big, long, luscious Link is just a goofball of a pup, always with a smile on his face and eager to please! He has been in a foster home with two other dogs and three cats and has been a peaceful fun addition to the family. He’s great socially with his same-aged foster brother and older dog, and when he’s let loose with others at the off-leash dog park. At the beach, he loves to run and wade and in Summer will probably love a swim. He’s just learned how to fetch a ball and always gives it back politely for the next throw. Wherever he goes, he makes friends and plays nicely. Link loves trips in the car and sits quietly at all times. He’s even had a couple of coffee shop outings and knows to lie down and behave properly.
As he’s still only a baby, he does still have some growing to do so will be a very tall boy. Although he’s already so big, he knows to move gently inside the house. At night after dinner, he likes to sleep by the heater and wind down before bedtime. He also loves lots of cuddles and kisses and is a very affectionate young man! He’s learned very quickly to walk nicely on-lead, as well as some basic commands. As a gentleman, he would never jump up on anyone. He does like to sit on a lap on the floor, but only when invited. He wants to be a good boy!
Link would love a home where he could be part of things and receive regular exercise and socialization as well as pats and smiles. He’s very gentle and kind-natured, but as he is so big, a home with adults or older children would suit him best. Being a large breed, he will need only moderate amounts of exercise. He loves to lie around when at home. A doggy friend to share and wrestle with would be ideal!!! Link is just all pleasure ?
Medical notes
Link has been desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. He is up to date with flea and worm control
Adoption details
Once the animal is advertised candidates for adoption are requested to fill in a form.
The adoption questionnaire form asks where the animal will sleep, details of people and other animals in the home, training and exercise plans etc. We use this form as part of our screening process.
If we like what we read and the animal’s individual needs are met we then conduct an informal phone interview.
Then the potential adopter meets the animal at the carers home or the carer may choose to take the animal to the adopter’s home to do a house and yard inspection.
If the adopter meets the animal at the carer’s home a house/yard inspection is done after the meet.
When the yard inspection is done we are able to further evaluate the suitability of the candidate to adopt.
If we are satisfied that the animals needs will be met by the adopter and that they are a good match for one another then a trial period may begin.
We have legally binding pre-adoption forms which allow us to remove the animal from the home if all other solutions to issues have failed.
We have a good support base which adopters can utilise if needed, such as a professional trainer, a behaviourist, vets and a groomer.
Homeless Hounds offers support to our adopters for the life of the animal. It is policy that each adopter is aware that if the ever need help or to rehome the animal then HH wants to facilitate that.
Our procedures are based on advice from "model" and well established rescue groups and trial and error.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.