Adopt

My name is
Bobby!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by HALO
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $200

This helps HALO with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
English Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
6 years 10 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
60 lb (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_30269523

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Introducing Robert James, affectionately known as Bobby, a big-hearted bulldog mix with an equally big head and an even bigger personality.  Bobby is a true gem who adores his person and has a special fondness for cats.  With Bobby by your side, you can look forward to cozy evenings on the couch, snuggled up together while enjoying your favorite shows.  He is the epitome of the "HALO dog" that everyone dreams of taking home, but please note that Bobby perfers to be the only dog in the household. Bobby is a fan of outdoor activities and thrives on regular walks and adventures.  He loves freedom of a fenced yard where he can run around and play to his heart's content.  When it comes to toys, Bobby is quite the connoisseur and will happily entertain himself with a variety of playthings.  This big-headed bulldog mix is not only full of love but also has a heart of gold.  If you are searching for a loyal and devoted companion who will bring joy and laughter to your life, Bobby is the perfect match.  He is eagerly awaiting a forever home where he can shower his person with affection and create lasting memories together.  Get ready for a lifetime of love and companionship with Bobby by your side.



His $200 adoption fee includes all vaccinations, neuter, and microchip.  Adoption app: https://www.halok9behavior.com/adopting-one-of-our-pets


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_30269523
Contact
Regina Willen
Phone
Address
3346 Jasper Road, Xenia, OH 45385

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Upon application approval, a representative will contact you for a brief phone interview and set up a meet and greet.

2.

Meet the Pet

We require a home inspection for all dog adoptions. This may be done at the same time of the meet and greet.

3.

Take the Pet Home

If it is a perfect match, the adoption will be scheduled. A signed contract and adoption fee will be paid

Additional adoption info

The adoption process begins by filling out an application at our website http://www.halok9behavior.com/adoption-application.html
After your application is reviewed, your vet and personal references will be contacted. Approved applicants will be contacted for a meet and greet. It can take up to a week to contact your references. Adoption fees range from $150-350 for dogs and 65.00 to 150.00 for cats. A home visit will be required for all adoptions.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We do two monthly adoption events:
On the 1st Saturday of every month at Pet Valu, Austin Landing, 10761 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342.

On the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 2-4pm at PetValu, 6220 Wilmington Pike
Sugarcreek Township, OH 45459.

Follow all of our events at https://www.halok9behavior.com/events.html.

If you'd like to meet one of our adoptable pets, please contact us via email to set up a meet and greet. Our animals are in foster homes and we will need to coordinate scheduling.

More about this rescue

The Founder of HALO, ​Regina Willen, is a Neuroscience and Physiology Scientist. She currently holds certification with Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and International Association Of Animal Behavior Consultants. She has extensively studied the behavior of shelter dogs in and out of the shelter. She specializes in creating behavior programs that are practical for shelter staff, volunteers, and the busy family. She has successfully implemented a behavior modification and an enrichment program in a county shelter in Dayton, OH, which has saved hundreds of lives. She uses scientific research and positive training to create an easy to understand behavior plan and will support you every step of the way until you're comfortable with your best friend's behavior. ​
OUR MISSION
The mission of HALO is to reduce the population of owner surrendered animals in shelters. We do this by offering other options such as behavior modification, training tools, pet food, and assistance with medical treatments to those individuals facing financial challenges. We inspire pet owners to keep the promise they made to their pet to care for them forever. HALO hopes to be an inspiration to the community by teaching humane treatment to animals and their owners.
OUR VISION
HALO is currently in the completion phase of a state of the art behavior modification facility in Xenia, Ohio. Construction is underway on one (of two) buildings is under way. HALO will provide a much-needed service to the community addressing the homeless and abandoned animals. We will provide other alternatives to those individuals who feel abandonment or surrendering their companion is the only option.
HALO SERVICES

BEHAVIOR CONSULTATIONS
During a behavior consultation, Regina will identify contributing factors to your pets unwanted behavior. She will explain why your pet is exhibiting these behaviors. Behavior consultations result in a customized program and working knowledge of how to implement the behavior plan. These programs will be practical for everyone. She specializes in creating behavior programs that are practical for the busy family, shelter staff, and volunteers. Using scientific research and positive training, she will support you every step of the way until you're comfortable with your best friend's behavior. Consultations can be done at your home or her office.

BOARDING
We offer boarding to your pet with a personal touch.
ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY
Millions of animals are housed in animal shelters every year. But even those shelters that provide the best care ill inadvertently expose these animals to stress. Based on years of research, it is a fact that the most stressed dogs relinquished will behave the same as it did at home. In fact, the majority of owner relinquished dogs are euthanized because they cannot cope with the shelter environment and their behavior changes. Please consider other options before you make a decision to surrender your pet to the shelter. HALO will provide you with the resources needed to keep your pet, but if all else fails, we will help you re home your pet. What we can do for those individuals facing financial challenges:
Provide behavior modification for unwanted behavior
Provide training for the dog and owner
Provide training tools, such as crates, collars, leashes, etc.
Provide dog food
Provide training transportation to vet appointments
Provide veterinarian care
Provide exercise, bathing, and grooming services
KENNEL
HALO is a state of the art kennel-under construction. Each HALO dog will be housed in an 8x10 room that will contain a toddler bed, toys, treats, whatever it takes to make a dog comfortable. The rooms will encircle a living room with all the look and feel of living in a home environment. We at HALO have witnessed the stress reducing effects that this type of environment has on a displaced or fearful dog. We will use science based techniques such as classical music, essential oils, and most importantly human contact to reduce the stress. The kennel is housed on 5 fenced in acres with agility equipment and a small pool (under construction) for the dogs to run and play. This kennel will house dogs removed from a shelter who require behavior modification prior to being put up for adoption. HALO dogs will go through training (know basic commands) and will be confident and well-adjusted before being placed up for adoption. We are not about quantity but quality, and we cannot accept dogs from the community without director approval.
RESCUE
​HALO provides behavior modification programs for those shelter dogs not yet ready for adoption. HALO removes those dogs from the stressful shelter environment and provides behavior modification in a home environment. Please check out our adoptable dogs that have graduated from our behavior modification program and in need of forever homes.
SAFE PETS
Many individuals encounter a catastrophic event causing displacement, such as hospitalization, eviction, fire, etc. Many organizations in the community offer services to those individuals in need, however, those individual's pets remain displaced and those individuals find no other option but to surrender their beloved pet to the shelter. HALO offers a service to those individuals and will house and care for their pet while they recover.

​SHELTER SERVICES
HALO provides services to local animal shelters. We offer training to staff and volunteers. We offer assistance with practical behavior modification and enrichment programs that can be easily implemented. These programs will improve animal welfare and increase adoption success and reduce return rates. ​

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