She’s a Heartbreaker, Dream Maker …
Meet Pat Benatar! Pat Benatar is located in a foster home in Spokane, WA and can be transported to your area. (See information below in the “Adoption Donation” section.)
Born in February of 2024, Pat Benatar is a female puppy from our Rock N Roll litter. DNA results indicate she is a mix of shepherd, husky, and Staffordshire terrier (she definitely has shepherd ears and the typical husky “who, me?” look and energy). Those oversize ears, sweet face, and cute freckle markings charm everyone around her. We guess that she will be a small adult dog in the 20-40 lb. range. Pat Benatar was adopted from our rescue in May of 2024. Unfortunately, the son of her adopter developed severe dog allergies, and they had to make the difficult choice to return her. Now back in foster with us, Pat Benatar is All Fired Up to find a family to love her.
If this Pat Benatar had a signature song, it would be either We Belong or Never Wanna Leave You. This pup loves being with people; she is energetic, playful, affectionate, and loves to give kisses and snuggle with you on the couch. Like any performer, she relishes your attention. Her foster says this friendly, funny girl looks like she is always smiling. Wrestling and playing with her toys makes Pat Benatar deliriously happy. Tug of war, squeaker toys, jumping outside, fetch (though she’s still learning to bring the ball back), and daily walks are all high on her list of favorite things to do. Social and curious, Pat Benatar makes friends with kids and dogs and all the people she meets. She did well with cats as a younger puppy but has not been exposed to them since she returned to our rescue. Pat Benatar doesn’t believe Love Is A Battlefield; rather, her mantra would be We Live for Love!
Pat Benatar is almost potty trained and rings the potty bells on the door when she needs to go outside. She walks well on her leash but can pull a little when something gets her attention. She spends several hours at a time in her crate, though she would rather be with you. She knows her basic obedience (and focuses like a laser when treats are involved) and has taken training classes at the Oregon Humane Society. Pat Benatar is a great car traveler; she is very relaxed and lies down on the seat or looks out the window.
Her ideal home? Pat Benatar is looking for someone to Treat Me Right, which includes showering her with love and attention and ensuring she learns the skills that will make her a well-rounded and happy dog. A few treats, daily exercise, playing games, and dog siblings or older children who can help her temper her exuberance would be lovely. Can you make her dreams come true in the end?
Want to meet Pat Benatar? Fill out an inquiry form or visit our website for more information!
What is Path of Hope Rescue’s Adoption Process?
Our adoption process takes on average 7-10 days.
- Begin by completing the online application. EVERY application receives an email response from us (check your spam folder!).
- Your personal Matchmaker will contact you, help you find your perfect pup match, and guide you through the process.
- Meet your potential pup at the home of the foster family (the process may differ slightly for long distance adopters).
- Bring your potential pup home for a no commitment In Home Trial. In Home Trials are a minimum of (2) nights for a puppy and one week for an adult. Your Matchmaker will check in with you during this time.
- Sign the adoption paperwork and adopt your new family member!
Adopting from Path of Hope Rescue
- Our adoption process sets us apart. We specialize in learning about you and your family to find just the right fit for you. Our Matchmakers are not only good at what they do; they will also guide you through the entire process.
- Our Minimum Adoption Donation is $550 for puppies under a year and $450 for dogs a year and older. We are a WA state registered non-profit and rely heavily on adoption donations to cover the expenses associated with saving lives. Our dogs are spayed/neutered prior to adoption; microchipped with free lifetime registration; and up to date on DAPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccinations (when age appropriate) and deworming and heartworm treatment/prevention. Adopters can also earn a $100 training refund if they attend (6) hours of any in person training course.
- Long Distance adopters (one hour or more from Spokane) may choose to travel to Spokane to pick up their dog or use our monthly transport option, Puppy Delivery Express, for an additional delivery donation of $250. Puppy Delivery Express currently delivers dogs throughout Washington and to parts of Montana, Idaho, and Oregon.
About Path of Hope Rescue
- At Path of Hope Rescue, our goal is to make EVERY DOG. WANTED. Our two employees and army of volunteers focus on transporting pregnant dogs and puppies from Texas, the number one kill state in America. The dogs we rescue are in poor living conditions and on euthanasia lists in shelters that are inundated with unwanted animals. We want to give these dogs a chance and bring them to the Pacific Northwest to find adoptive, loving homes.
- We are 100% foster based; our dogs are fostered in loving homes where they are house and crate trained and learn basic obedience and leash skills. Dogs experience socialization opportunities with people, places, and other animals, and they receive the attention required to become well-rounded, healthy, and affectionate dogs that they would not otherwise receive in a shelter environment.
- Our commitment does not end when the dog is adopted. Path of Hope offers post adoption owner support including information on making the dog’s transition to your home a smooth one; recommendations for Preferred Trainers; advice on pet behavior and wellness topics; Facebook litter groups to keep in touch with fellow adopters; and invitations to local rescue hosted events.
- Please visit https://www.pathofhoperescue.com/ for more information about our organization and the adoption process.
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