Adopt a Hound / Mixed (short coat)

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please download and complete an Adoption Questionnaire from our website and email US at [email protected]

You can learn about the adoption process and find a Word, PDF and ONLINE version of the questionnaire by visiting: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/howtoadopt/.  

Dog's Name:  Hippo

Estimated Breed :   Hound Mix

Approximate Age:  1 years

Approximate Weight: approx.25 lbs 

Currently Living at: foster home

Adoption Fee:  $300
 

DOG'S DESCRIPTION

Hippo is a sweet guy who is in foster home with children and other dogs and he has excellent manners with both. He is a friendly guy who has just one drawback - Hippo is partially blind and can mostly only see shadows - but it doesn't slow this guy down a bit. He navigates the house with ease and can easily handle stairs and other difficult "obstacles" on his own. He struggles a little bit when it's fully dark, but takes it in stride. Hippo is a special boys with some special needs but he knows there is a special home out there who will love him forever.

Your new pet will require a refresher in house-training. K-9 Lifesavers strongly recommends all new adopters enroll their new pet into obedience training. This provides for an easier transition into a new home, ensures the dog remains well socialized, and helps form a bond between the dog and the new family.           

Adoption fees cover basic vetting, spay/neuter surgery (for dogs over 6 months old), rabies, distemper/parvo vaccinations, treatment for worms, heartworm testing, monthly heartworm prevention and monthly flea/tick prevention (while the animal is in our care), and transport costs from high-kill shelter. Please note that on average, K-9 Lifesavers spend significantly more on each dog than their adoption fee. Adoption fee for HW positive dog also covers heartworm treatment at our partner vets. 

Foster Program:    Foster homes provide for the temporary care of a rescue until the dog is placed into a loving, forever home.  For more information on becoming a foster parent, and our Foster Program, visit http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/foster/ or email our Foster Coordinator at [email protected]

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For more information on K-9 Lifesavers, or to view a complete listing of all our Adoptable Dogs, visit our website at www.k-9lifesavers.org.

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