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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to sue at sueb@homewardtrails.org or Elena at elenahtar@gmail.com
PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE:
http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/
HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and we will follow up with you! We will connect you to his foster!
LOCATION: Currently Lennox is in a foster's home in Northern Virginia. A meet n greet can be arranged either at the foster's house or at the Homeward Trails adoption center in Fairfax Station VA
Breed: Chihuahua
Sex: Male
Location: Foster Home in Virginia
Adoption Fee: $475.00 included microchip and neuter surgery
ESTIMATE WEIGHT Currently full grown, weight is 12 lbs
ESTIMATED AGE: 3-4 years
KNOWN WITH DOGS: Lennox is okay with other dogs his size in the house but is not interested in playing; he is reactive to other dogs on leash encounters; needs training to improve his meet-new-dogs skills
KNOWN WITH CATS: He has not met any cats so we do not know how he does with them
KNOWN WITH KIDS: He was given to the shelter after a child in the family was known to pick on him - smacking and pulling - so we do not suggest Lennox for young children as he will likely react out of fear, given his past experience. May be a good fit for families with kids 10 years or older. So far he has shown friendly, outgoing behavior to adults he meets and we have avoided putting him in situations where a young child might stress him out.
KNOWN COMMANDS: Loves to learn new things. Knows "sit," "no," "go outside," and "go for a ride?"
KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING AND/OR CRATING: He knows to go potty outside but tends to mark spots in a new house; will stop with verbal correction. He likes to sleep in his crate at night, but doesn't like to be left in the crate with no one home or he will bark and cry loudly.
KNOWN LIKES: He likes to be petted and will give kisses in return. Lenny likes a 1/2 mile or longer walk that includes lots of sniff time or a big yard to run in, or both. He loves to sit in your lap and curl up next to you. He also loves food puzzles, lick mats and kongs to keep his mind challenged. Plus, he is very food motivated and this works well for training him. He loves string cheese pieces!
KNOWN DISLIKES: Young children pulling on him - so he will be best with adults or kids over 10 years of age. Other dogs on leashes coming toward him. Being left alone or locked in a crate for long periods of time.
ABOUT THIS ANIMAL:
Lennox also known as "Lenny" is a loving, curious, adorable male chihuahua. That isn't to say he doesn't have those known chihuahua tendencies - independent, barky and some separation anxiety, but he is still young enough to learn good behaviors from someone who will invest in training and display consistency and patience with him. He has been cared for by two fosters who have invested a few months on his social acclimation and skill development and he has responded really well to their instruction. He has learned, "No," "Sit," "Go outside," and "Go for a ride?" He is very willing to learn new tricks and words. He happily follows his person around the house and likes to curl up under the desk or beside you while watching TV. He has gained a lot of confidence when in new situations and responds lovingly to both men and women. He has a sweet personality around his people and will gaze at you adoringly.
He likes to go for car rides and on quiet walks, but would prefer to not encounter another dog. Recommend the adopter take reactive dog training right away to learn how best to help Lenny overcome his huge fear of encountering dogs on a leash. He is fine with other dogs in the house. Both his fosters have other small dogs in the house who had little interaction with Lenny. But Lenny is more of a solitary guy and doesn't seem to want to play with other dogs.
Highly recommend him for a single woman or man or a couple with no children under 10 years old. He would be most happy in a quiet home, preferably a house in the suburbs or country with an enclosed fenced yard so he can run zoomies, chase birds and sniff the grass to his heart's content.
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to sue at sueb@homewardtrails.org or Elena at elenahtar@gmail.com
PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE:
http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/
HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and we will follow up with you! We will connect you to his foster!
LOCATION: Currently Lennox is in a foster's home in Northern Virginia. A meet n greet can be arranged either at the foster's house or at the Homeward Trails adoption center in Fairfax Station VA
Breed: Chihuahua
Sex: Male
Location: Foster Home in Virginia
Adoption Fee: $475.00 included microchip and neuter surgery
ESTIMATE WEIGHT Currently full grown, weight is 12 lbs
ESTIMATED AGE: 3-4 years
KNOWN WITH DOGS: Lennox is okay with other dogs his size in the house but is not interested in playing; he is reactive to other dogs on leash encounters; needs training to improve his meet-new-dogs skills
KNOWN WITH CATS: He has not met any cats so we do not know how he does with them
KNOWN WITH KIDS: He was given to the shelter after a child in the family was known to pick on him - smacking and pulling - so we do not suggest Lennox for young children as he will likely react out of fear, given his past experience. May be a good fit for families with kids 10 years or older. So far he has shown friendly, outgoing behavior to adults he meets and we have avoided putting him in situations where a young child might stress him out.
KNOWN COMMANDS: Loves to learn new things. Knows "sit," "no," "go outside," and "go for a ride?"
KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING AND/OR CRATING: He knows to go potty outside but tends to mark spots in a new house; will stop with verbal correction. He likes to sleep in his crate at night, but doesn't like to be left in the crate with no one home or he will bark and cry loudly.
KNOWN LIKES: He likes to be petted and will give kisses in return. Lenny likes a 1/2 mile or longer walk that includes lots of sniff time or a big yard to run in, or both. He loves to sit in your lap and curl up next to you. He also loves food puzzles, lick mats and kongs to keep his mind challenged. Plus, he is very food motivated and this works well for training him. He loves string cheese pieces!
KNOWN DISLIKES: Young children pulling on him - so he will be best with adults or kids over 10 years of age. Other dogs on leashes coming toward him. Being left alone or locked in a crate for long periods of time.
ABOUT THIS ANIMAL:
Lennox also known as "Lenny" is a loving, curious, adorable male chihuahua. That isn't to say he doesn't have those known chihuahua tendencies - independent, barky and some separation anxiety, but he is still young enough to learn good behaviors from someone who will invest in training and display consistency and patience with him. He has been cared for by two fosters who have invested a few months on his social acclimation and skill development and he has responded really well to their instruction. He has learned, "No," "Sit," "Go outside," and "Go for a ride?" He is very willing to learn new tricks and words. He happily follows his person around the house and likes to curl up under the desk or beside you while watching TV. He has gained a lot of confidence when in new situations and responds lovingly to both men and women. He has a sweet personality around his people and will gaze at you adoringly.
He likes to go for car rides and on quiet walks, but would prefer to not encounter another dog. Recommend the adopter take reactive dog training right away to learn how best to help Lenny overcome his huge fear of encountering dogs on a leash. He is fine with other dogs in the house. Both his fosters have other small dogs in the house who had little interaction with Lenny. But Lenny is more of a solitary guy and doesn't seem to want to play with other dogs.
Highly recommend him for a single woman or man or a couple with no children under 10 years old. He would be most happy in a quiet home, preferably a house in the suburbs or country with an enclosed fenced yard so he can run zoomies, chase birds and sniff the grass to his heart's content.
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.
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.
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/
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
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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