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My name is
TJ!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 6 days ago

My basic info

Breed
Hound (Unknown Type)
Color
White/Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
7 years 1 month old, Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
25474

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

TJ is being virtually fostered by Veterinary Surgical Centers (VSC). We thank VSC for giving TJ additional exposure so he can get adopted sooner!

Come meet me during our events Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM at the Homeward Trails Manny Law Adoption Center, 11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA.

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE:
http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/

LOCATION: Adoption Center
ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Adoption Center

ADOPTION FEE: WAIVED as part of the Happy Hounds program. 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: 50 lbs

KNOWN WITH DOGS: TJ is good with dogs with a similar calm playing style. He is not interested in a lot of heavy play time.

KNOWN WITH CATS: TJ has done well with cats in the past.

KNOWN WITH KIDS: We do not recommend TJ to be placed with children.

KNOWN COMMANDS: Sit, stay, down, come, potty and bed

KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: TJ is crate trained but can be loud in a crate. He is not recommended for homes with noise constraints.

KNOWN LIKES: TJ loves to cuddle with his family for bedtime. He is alos a fan of getting brushed.

KNOWN DISLIKES: TJ does not care for strangers and needs to be put away when service people come over.TJ is afraid of cars and tries to chase them.

ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Meet TJ - the loyal and loving companion you've been searching for! With an estimated weight of 50 lbs., TJ is ready to bring joy, laughter, and endless cuddles into your home.

When it comes to canine companionship, TJ is an absolute gem - he gets along famously with other dogs, especially those who share his calm and gentle playing style. Plus, with a proven track record of doing well with cats, TJ is the perfect addition to households with feline friends.

While TJ's interactions with other animals are smooth sailing, we recommend that he finds a home without children. Despite his sweet nature, TJ may not be comfortable around little ones and would thrive best in an environment where he can relax and unwind without any added stress.

In terms of training, TJ is a superstar - he knows all the basics like sit, stay, down, come, potty, and bed, making him a breeze to care for and train. And while he may be a bit vocal in his crate, TJ is fully crate trained and can easily adjust to his cozy den with a little patience and reassurance.

When it comes to likes and dislikes, TJ is a cuddle bug through and through - he adores snuggling up with his family for bedtime and cherishes every moment spent by your side. However, TJ is not fond of strangers and may need to be kept away when service people come over.

If you're an active individual or family looking for a furry friend to join you on outdoor adventures, TJ is your guy! He loves nothing more than hiking and exploring the great outdoors, making him the perfect companion for all your escapades.

So, if you're ready to open your heart and home to a sweet and affectionate pup like TJ, don't hesitate to make him a part of your family today. Adopt TJ and embark on a lifetime of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories together!

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.
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Contact info

Pet ID
25474
Contact
Phone
Address
11116 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

You will first be required to complete our Adoption Questionnaire (http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/). Once received, a Homeward Trails rep will contact you via phone or e-mail. Please allow 72 hours for a response. If it seems you are a good fit for each other based on the info you provided, a phone interview will follow. If you are renting, we require proof that you are allowed to have a pet as well as any breed or size restrictions that may exist. If you have pets or did previously, we require your vet information and we will call them to verify that your pets are in good health, current on vaccines and spayed/neutered. We require that all pets in the home be spayed/neutered unless there are health reasons that can be verified with the vet.

Homeward Trails' adoption fees range depending on type of animal, the originating shelter and the vetting the animal has received. Our adoption fees are set to allow us to cover our expenses as well as to help other animals in our program that require additional care. Our fees cover vetting costs, shelter fees, fuel for transport, copying and printing of contracts and paperwork, our website presence, food, boarding, behavioral training and additional medical care. It is important to note that while the animal you adopt may not require all of these things, many other animals in our system do. Thus, any "extra" money from adoption fees goes to help those animals who may require additional care. By adopting from Homeward Trails, you are not saving just one life, you are helping to save others as well.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Meet Adoptable Dogs at the Adoption Center Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM - No appointment necessary!
Come see us at 11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039.

Homeward Trails has dog and cat adoption events throughout the DC area. For a list of our upcoming events, go to:
www.homewardtrails.org/events/

More about this rescue

Homeward Trails seeks to find permanent adoptive homes in the Mid-Atlantic Region for dogs and cats from under resourced shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them. In so doing, we seek to reduce the rate of euthanasia of adoptable animals through the rescue and placement of homeless animals; to support proactive spay/neuter practices; to promote positive and ongoing behavioral training; and to educate the public about how to care for their animals in a humane way. Homeward Trails not only facilitates adoptions from local shelters, but also supports a large network of foster care providers who take homeless dogs and cats into their homes, care for them, rehabilitate them when needed, and prepare them for their permanent adoptive homes.

Sadly, without our help, all of these adoptable animals would face almost certain euthanasia - usually within days or hours of our rescuing them. Each year we take in hundreds of wonderful animals who were left at shelters through no fault of their own.

Many are puppies and kittens – innocent victims of irresponsible pet owners who don’t spay/neuter. Some are abandoned hunting dogs who served their owners well and were dumped in woods or left at shelters when they were no longer wanted. Others are house pets whose owners simply grew tired of caring for them or moved and did not take them along. And even more are animals that have been injured, abused and neglected. Whatever the reasons, these animals all deserve better. And once with Homeward Trails, they get better!

Our Principles:
1. To always operate in the best interest of the animals we take into our program and to advocate for the proper care of those in shelters and in private homes;
2. To provide quality care for the animals we take in for as long as they are in our program and to provide ongoing support to our adopters;
3. To always maintain a manageable number of animals in our system whereby we can ensure proper medical care, behavioral training and housing for the animals;
4. To rescue the widest array of dogs and cats by avoiding general discrimination based on breed, age, and health;
5. To provide our shelter partners and their communities with resources that will result in the highest level of care for their animals, an increase in spay/neuter surgeries and a decrease in the abuse, neglect and abandonment of dogs and cats;
6. To treat our volunteers, adopters and partners with understanding, patience and support

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