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Meet Ryder *Has Professional Training
NAME: Ryder
AGE: 3-4
BREED: Redbone Coonhound
CATS: No
DOG: Yes, no dominant males
KIDS: Yes although I recommend older kids
HOUSE TRAINED: Yes
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
LEASH TRAINED: Yes
ENERGY LEVEL: High
HEARTWORM STATUS: Faint Positive - Slow Kill Treatment
SPAYED/NEUTERED: Yes
LOVES: FOOD, snacks, exploring, car rides
DISLIKES: Not having structure as hes a dog that thrive when he has boundaries and a schedule.
FUN FACT: Ryder has had professional training!!
*Currently in board & Train with a professional trainer.
Meet Ryder, a Redbone Coonhound x Bloodhound male that is estimated to be around 3-5 years old. Ryder was found wandering as a stray in NC and then ended up at the shelter. How this sweet dog-friendly boy wasn't reclaimed or at least adopted out before he found himself on "the list" is beyond me.
Ryder is the dog you get for a hiking, camping or jogging partner. He is the Forrest Gump of the dog world... He just likes running. He is very ATHLETIC! He's thin and trim but don't let that fool you... This guys all muscle.
Ryder has learned to heel on lead and does not pull when he is on a leash. He has a basic obedience foundation, although I will say he does have a stubborn streak at times, afterall he's a hound.
Ryders only downfall was having impusle control issues when it came to food. He has improved tremendously in his time at the trainers. He now knows he must sit and stay (a reasonable distanve away) until given the release command to let him know he can come eat. This is something that anyone who considers adopting him will need to continue in his forever home. However even with his improvement he will need to go to a home without young children.
With Ryder being the picture perfect definition of a hound, he will need to go to a experienced hound savy home. He's not a bad boy at all, in fact he's a very good boy. However he's a big boy and a lot of dog in general. He needs someone active who wants a exercise/adventure partner. He is not a dog that will be happy long term with 1-2 short walks a day or a quick session at the dog park.
He's a hound and they tend to have high prey drive .. Ryder is no exception. Unfortunately, this means that not all hounds are good with cats or other small critters like rabbits, for instance. Ryder's home should be free of cats or small pets.
Ryder has been great with other dogs and loves people. He's house-trained, crate-trained, and walks well on a leash. He loves to cuddle, and he loves car rides.
Training Update:
Ryder is doing great in board and train and so far hasn't shown any of the previously seen food aggression. I’ve not had ANY issues with him biting over resources. He now walks back sits and waits for me to release him to eat. Backs away from food and sits and waits. I’ve taken things from him. I’ve messed with the dish while he ate. I’ve not any any bite concerns from him."
Meet Ryder *Has Professional Training
NAME: Ryder
AGE: 3-4
BREED: Redbone Coonhound
CATS: No
DOG: Yes, no dominant males
KIDS: Yes although I recommend older kids
HOUSE TRAINED: Yes
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
LEASH TRAINED: Yes
ENERGY LEVEL: High
HEARTWORM STATUS: Faint Positive - Slow Kill Treatment
SPAYED/NEUTERED: Yes
LOVES: FOOD, snacks, exploring, car rides
DISLIKES: Not having structure as hes a dog that thrive when he has boundaries and a schedule.
FUN FACT: Ryder has had professional training!!
*Currently in board & Train with a professional trainer.
Meet Ryder, a Redbone Coonhound x Bloodhound male that is estimated to be around 3-5 years old. Ryder was found wandering as a stray in NC and then ended up at the shelter. How this sweet dog-friendly boy wasn't reclaimed or at least adopted out before he found himself on "the list" is beyond me.
Ryder is the dog you get for a hiking, camping or jogging partner. He is the Forrest Gump of the dog world... He just likes running. He is very ATHLETIC! He's thin and trim but don't let that fool you... This guys all muscle.
Ryder has learned to heel on lead and does not pull when he is on a leash. He has a basic obedience foundation, although I will say he does have a stubborn streak at times, afterall he's a hound.
Ryders only downfall was having impusle control issues when it came to food. He has improved tremendously in his time at the trainers. He now knows he must sit and stay (a reasonable distanve away) until given the release command to let him know he can come eat. This is something that anyone who considers adopting him will need to continue in his forever home. However even with his improvement he will need to go to a home without young children.
With Ryder being the picture perfect definition of a hound, he will need to go to a experienced hound savy home. He's not a bad boy at all, in fact he's a very good boy. However he's a big boy and a lot of dog in general. He needs someone active who wants a exercise/adventure partner. He is not a dog that will be happy long term with 1-2 short walks a day or a quick session at the dog park.
He's a hound and they tend to have high prey drive .. Ryder is no exception. Unfortunately, this means that not all hounds are good with cats or other small critters like rabbits, for instance. Ryder's home should be free of cats or small pets.
Ryder has been great with other dogs and loves people. He's house-trained, crate-trained, and walks well on a leash. He loves to cuddle, and he loves car rides.
Training Update:
Ryder is doing great in board and train and so far hasn't shown any of the previously seen food aggression. I’ve not had ANY issues with him biting over resources. He now walks back sits and waits for me to release him to eat. Backs away from food and sits and waits. I’ve taken things from him. I’ve messed with the dish while he ate. I’ve not any any bite concerns from him."
Our adoption process consists of an application, reference checks, home visits when a reference check is not enough, meet and greet and adoption contract signing.
Please fill out all application fields as accurately as possible. We will not process incomplete applications.
If a dog/pup is listed on Petfinder, we are still accepting applications on him/her.
We do not adopt on a first come, first serve basis, but based on what we feel is the best fit for the family and most importantly, the animal.
We do not keep applications on file. If you are interested in a particular animal please complete an application for that particular animal.
Due to limited space and funding we are unable to, "hold" any animal to be adopted at a later time even with a completed adoption contract.
We welcome out of state adopters. However, please keep in mind that you will HAVE TO come to Holly Hill, SC to meet and adopt any of our animals.
Adoption fees are normally $500 for dogs $300 for cats. However they vary by animal and are listed in each individual posting.
Meet and Greets are scheduled only with approved adoption applications.
Please keep in mind that we do our best to make an educated guess as to the breeds of our rescued pets. In rescue we rarely see the parents of our dogs and puppies, and even when we do, they are usually mixed breeds as well. We also rarely know the age or background (behavioral & medical). We do our best to give accurate descriptions based on what we see while we have them.
Our adoption process consists of an application, reference checks, home visits when a reference check is not enough, meet and greet and adoption contract signing.
Please fill out all application fields as accurately as possible. We will not process incomplete applications.
If a dog/pup is listed on Petfinder, we are still accepting applications on him/her.
We do not adopt on a first come, first serve basis, but based on what we feel is the best fit for the family and most importantly, the animal.
We do not keep applications on file. If you are interested in a particular animal please complete an application for that particular animal.
Due to limited space and funding we are unable to, "hold" any animal to be adopted at a later time even with a completed adoption contract.
We welcome out of state adopters. However, please keep in mind that you will HAVE TO come to Holly Hill, SC to meet and adopt any of our animals.
Adoption fees are normally $500 for dogs $300 for cats. However they vary by animal and are listed in each individual posting.
Meet and Greets are scheduled only with approved adoption applications.
Please keep in mind that we do our best to make an educated guess as to the breeds of our rescued pets. In rescue we rarely see the parents of our dogs and puppies, and even when we do, they are usually mixed breeds as well. We also rarely know the age or background (behavioral & medical). We do our best to give accurate descriptions based on what we see while we have them.
Meet and greets are hosted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at our quiet local dog park. Unless discussed otherwise ahead of time, normally for those animals in foster homes.
Gilmore Park
531 Park Circle
Holly Hill, SC 29059
* Dog Park is located behind the white & tan building located in the parking lot beside the tennis courts.
* Any dog brought for meet and greets will need to be fully vaccinated for a minimum of 2 weeks prior.
Meet and greets are hosted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at our quiet local dog park. Unless discussed otherwise ahead of time, normally for those animals in foster homes.
Gilmore Park
531 Park Circle
Holly Hill, SC 29059
* Dog Park is located behind the white & tan building located in the parking lot beside the tennis courts.
* Any dog brought for meet and greets will need to be fully vaccinated for a minimum of 2 weeks prior.
More about this rescue
RAVE, which stands for Rural Animal Volunteer Effort, provides crucial care and support for the feral cat colonies and stray dogs in rural South Carolina by offering Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services, food, shelter, and medical attention to improve their quality of life.
RAVE takes on dogs that others view as 'unadoptable' or 'not desirable'. Most intakes being hounds, pitbull mixes, black dogs, seniors, medical cases or ferals. As a result, the adoption rate for RAVE is lower compared to other rescues in the area. These dogs tend to stay with RAVE for a minimum of 6 months to 1 year. In some cases, dogs have been with the rescue even longer.
RAVE not only focuses on providing care and support for dogs but also extends its helping hand to orphaned kittens, equines, and even ducks in need. The organization's commitment towards animal welfare is truly commendable as they strive to make a difference in the lives of all animals that come their way.
RAVE, which stands for Rural Animal Volunteer Effort, provides crucial care and support for the feral cat colonies and stray dogs in rural South Carolina by offering Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services, food, shelter, and medical attention to improve their quality of life.
RAVE takes on dogs that others view as 'unadoptable' or 'not desirable'. Most intakes being hounds, pitbull mixes, black dogs, seniors, medical cases or ferals. As a result, the adoption rate for RAVE is lower compared to other rescues in the area. These dogs tend to stay with RAVE for a minimum of 6 months to 1 year. In some cases, dogs have been with the rescue even longer.
RAVE not only focuses on providing care and support for dogs but also extends its helping hand to orphaned kittens, equines, and even ducks in need. The organization's commitment towards animal welfare is truly commendable as they strive to make a difference in the lives of all animals that come their way.
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