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My basic info
Breed
Doberman Pinscher/Alaskan Malamute
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
1 year 2 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
75 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
He's a goofball - part overgrown puppy, part bestest boi evah! Reese loves going for walks (his manners are great), and he'd be an outstanding companion for a hiker or casual jogger. He's always up for fun, but he's also laid-back and easy-going.
HISTORY
Reese is a member of the Cocoapup litter - five sweet boys who were very young, sick babies when they were dumped on a country road near Prosser, in Eastern Washington, in September last year. It took a while in their loving foster home to get them healthy and build their confidence, but they've matured into delightful companions and we are heartbroken and puzzled that three of these pups (Reese, Rolo and Heath) are still waiting for their forever families to choose them!
Their breed mix is a well-educated guess. It's pretty obvious that they're at least half Doberman, this was confirmed by a DNA test done by the person who adopted one of their brothers. The test also indicated that the other half was made up of Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky. They have short Dobie-style coats, and their temperament is also typical Dobie.
All three are in foster homes in Kennewick. All three boys get on well (they often meet for playdates) and could be placed together - but they're not tightly bonded and would also do well being placed in different homes.
SOCIALIZATION
As long as Reese is with someone he trusts he's comfortable in pretty much any environment and quickly adapts to change.
He tends to be a little reserved with strangers and takes a while to warm up to new people, and he's generally more comfortable with women. But while he's checking you out Reese will usually be polite. He has taken a dislike to a couple of men he's deemed a threat to his foster mom, and let them know in no uncertain terms that they weren't going to get past him - so he needs his human to be a calm, confident leader who is committed to training him, to keep him safe.
Reese hasn't interacted much with children while in our care, but when he meets kids while out on a walk he's polite and friendly. We'd expect him to do well in a home with calm, kind, dog-savvy children aged about 10 or older.
He shares his foster home with five other dogs and is generally relaxed and submissive. He loves to play with his big foster sister, and enjoys playdates with other dogs. We would expect him to be happiest sharing a home - or at least having regular playdates - with another young, friendly dog of compatible size. He would also be a good candidate for dog parks.
Reese has encountered several cats in different situations, and is generally politely interested and friendly. We'd expect him to chase if a cat were to run, but he'd likely do well sharing his home with a confident, dog-savvy cat.
Also living at his foster home are chickens and horses, and he is polite to all of them. However he has been known to chase the neighbor's chickens and ducks when out gallivanting with another naughty dog, so poultry interactions need to be managed and supervised.
TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR
With people he trusts, Reese is a lover. He likes to lean in for a full body massage or a face rub. However, he isn't needy; this is a dog who will happily kick back and snooze or keep busy with a chew toy while you do your thing. When you're ready to throw a ball or kong he'll happily chase - and he's learning to retrieve. He loves to chew, but usually chews his own stuff - bones, sticks and toys.
He is VERY playful - and also very smart - which sometimes adds up to trouble. Reese is still enough of a puppy to enjoy excavating his yard, and although he's not generally destructive it's hard to resist an abandoned cardboard box or a deliciously rippy piece of fabric. These transgressions happen only occasionally, but he's still not ready to be left loose indoors unsupervised for long, and if you're in love with your smooth lawn and lush flowerbeds you might want to choose a different dog.
He loves going for car rides, walks, and visits to interesting places like the pet store or Home Depot. If you're looking for a sidekick for your adventures, look no further! He's also athletic enough to be a good jogging or hiking companion.
Reese is naturally alert and protective. He'll bark when people arrive on his property or approach his gate, and would probably instinctively get between you and anyone who threatened you. Generally when out and about he's polite and friendly to anyone he meets.
TRAINING
Reese walks well on a leash, although he may pull occasionally. His recall is fair. His caregivers are working on basic obedience commands.
His house manners are good. He is reliably house-trained, is crate trained (and will choose to go into his crate for quiet time), doesn't steal or counter-surf, is rarely destructive (that behavior usually happens outside as part of a rambunctious game), and is generally calm and quiet.
This boy can be stubborn - he does like to please himself - but he's starting to catch on to the notion that if he makes the human happy, he can earn a reward. He is very smart, treat-motivated and responds well to praise. He needs his person to be committed to giving him a solid grounding in basic obedience, because he's a big, strong boy - and we believe he'd be a quick study, and potentially a lot of fun for more advanced training if that's your fancy.
HEALTH STATUS
Based on their teeth and the fact that they could barely lap water, we estimated that the Cocoapups were maybe six weeks old when we took them in. We have assigned them July 23, 2023 as their birthday.
Reese has been neutered, fully vaccinated, treated for internal and external parasites, and microchipped. He's received occasional vet care as needed for minor issues, like an ear infection. His full vet records will be provided to his adopter. He weighs around 75 lbs and appears to be in excellent health.
ADOPTION INFORMATION
Reese is living in a private home, and will be available to meet you after your adoption application has been approved. Please email HearthfireART@gmail.com to request an adoption application form. Reese's adoption fee is $300.
For more pictures of Reese, please see his Facebook album at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.633936522220774&type=3
He's a goofball - part overgrown puppy, part bestest boi evah! Reese loves going for walks (his manners are great), and he'd be an outstanding companion for a hiker or casual jogger. He's always up for fun, but he's also laid-back and easy-going.
HISTORY
Reese is a member of the Cocoapup litter - five sweet boys who were very young, sick babies when they were dumped on a country road near Prosser, in Eastern Washington, in September last year. It took a while in their loving foster home to get them healthy and build their confidence, but they've matured into delightful companions and we are heartbroken and puzzled that three of these pups (Reese, Rolo and Heath) are still waiting for their forever families to choose them!
Their breed mix is a well-educated guess. It's pretty obvious that they're at least half Doberman, this was confirmed by a DNA test done by the person who adopted one of their brothers. The test also indicated that the other half was made up of Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky. They have short Dobie-style coats, and their temperament is also typical Dobie.
All three are in foster homes in Kennewick. All three boys get on well (they often meet for playdates) and could be placed together - but they're not tightly bonded and would also do well being placed in different homes.
SOCIALIZATION
As long as Reese is with someone he trusts he's comfortable in pretty much any environment and quickly adapts to change.
He tends to be a little reserved with strangers and takes a while to warm up to new people, and he's generally more comfortable with women. But while he's checking you out Reese will usually be polite. He has taken a dislike to a couple of men he's deemed a threat to his foster mom, and let them know in no uncertain terms that they weren't going to get past him - so he needs his human to be a calm, confident leader who is committed to training him, to keep him safe.
Reese hasn't interacted much with children while in our care, but when he meets kids while out on a walk he's polite and friendly. We'd expect him to do well in a home with calm, kind, dog-savvy children aged about 10 or older.
He shares his foster home with five other dogs and is generally relaxed and submissive. He loves to play with his big foster sister, and enjoys playdates with other dogs. We would expect him to be happiest sharing a home - or at least having regular playdates - with another young, friendly dog of compatible size. He would also be a good candidate for dog parks.
Reese has encountered several cats in different situations, and is generally politely interested and friendly. We'd expect him to chase if a cat were to run, but he'd likely do well sharing his home with a confident, dog-savvy cat.
Also living at his foster home are chickens and horses, and he is polite to all of them. However he has been known to chase the neighbor's chickens and ducks when out gallivanting with another naughty dog, so poultry interactions need to be managed and supervised.
TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR
With people he trusts, Reese is a lover. He likes to lean in for a full body massage or a face rub. However, he isn't needy; this is a dog who will happily kick back and snooze or keep busy with a chew toy while you do your thing. When you're ready to throw a ball or kong he'll happily chase - and he's learning to retrieve. He loves to chew, but usually chews his own stuff - bones, sticks and toys.
He is VERY playful - and also very smart - which sometimes adds up to trouble. Reese is still enough of a puppy to enjoy excavating his yard, and although he's not generally destructive it's hard to resist an abandoned cardboard box or a deliciously rippy piece of fabric. These transgressions happen only occasionally, but he's still not ready to be left loose indoors unsupervised for long, and if you're in love with your smooth lawn and lush flowerbeds you might want to choose a different dog.
He loves going for car rides, walks, and visits to interesting places like the pet store or Home Depot. If you're looking for a sidekick for your adventures, look no further! He's also athletic enough to be a good jogging or hiking companion.
Reese is naturally alert and protective. He'll bark when people arrive on his property or approach his gate, and would probably instinctively get between you and anyone who threatened you. Generally when out and about he's polite and friendly to anyone he meets.
TRAINING
Reese walks well on a leash, although he may pull occasionally. His recall is fair. His caregivers are working on basic obedience commands.
His house manners are good. He is reliably house-trained, is crate trained (and will choose to go into his crate for quiet time), doesn't steal or counter-surf, is rarely destructive (that behavior usually happens outside as part of a rambunctious game), and is generally calm and quiet.
This boy can be stubborn - he does like to please himself - but he's starting to catch on to the notion that if he makes the human happy, he can earn a reward. He is very smart, treat-motivated and responds well to praise. He needs his person to be committed to giving him a solid grounding in basic obedience, because he's a big, strong boy - and we believe he'd be a quick study, and potentially a lot of fun for more advanced training if that's your fancy.
HEALTH STATUS
Based on their teeth and the fact that they could barely lap water, we estimated that the Cocoapups were maybe six weeks old when we took them in. We have assigned them July 23, 2023 as their birthday.
Reese has been neutered, fully vaccinated, treated for internal and external parasites, and microchipped. He's received occasional vet care as needed for minor issues, like an ear infection. His full vet records will be provided to his adopter. He weighs around 75 lbs and appears to be in excellent health.
ADOPTION INFORMATION
Reese is living in a private home, and will be available to meet you after your adoption application has been approved. Please email HearthfireART@gmail.com to request an adoption application form. Reese's adoption fee is $300.
For more pictures of Reese, please see his Facebook album at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.633936522220774&type=3
Please e-mail us at HearthfireART@gmail.com to request an adoption application. Apps must be completed and returned via email.
2.
Interview
We evaluate the app, run a background check, call your vet and landlord, call personal references, and interview all adults in your home.
3.
Interview
We connect you with the pet's releasing owner or foster, who can provide specific information about the pet's needs, habits and history.
4.
Meet the Pet
Because all our pets are in foster homes, you will meet the pet only after your app is approved. Usually we bring the pet to your home.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
If the introduction goes well you sign the contract, pay an adoption fee. and welcome your new family member home.
6.
Take the Pet Home
We continue to be available to provide advice and support throughout the transition period and beyond.
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More about this rescue
People need to rehome animals for various reasons, including changed circumstances, a bad match between the pet and the family, and a desire to help an animal they have rescued find a forever home. Most conventional Animal Rescues are overwhelmed by the need, and people can wait a long time for help. Municipal Shelters do the best they can, but often euthanize "surplus" pets and, even at best, usually cannot offer an environment that makes people feel good about dropping off animals they care about. Advertising animals on Craigslist is potentially risky, especially for people with limited experience in finding quality forever homes.
Our goal is to provide support for individuals who want to help the animals in their care find the right forever home, and who either cannot find help from a Rescue or choose to work independently. We have years of experience actively volunteering for successful Rescue organizations in a senior capacity, and are well equipped to support and advise animal lovers.
We do NOT support backyard breeding, but will help individuals with "accidental litters", on condition that they have their dogs sterilized to ensure no repetition of these accidents.
We have established relationships with conventional Rescues throughout Washington, and where appropriate will help people place their pets with these Rescues.
We provide:
* A trustworthy connection between releasing owners and potential adopters
* Advice and assistance in ensuring that pets offered for adoption are healthy, sterilized and up-to-date on vaccinations
* Personal evaluation of all pets in our program, as needed (We make an effort to meet all the pets in our program but may initially rely on releasing owners for information. Potential adopters may request an evaluation at no charge if they have concerns.)
* Advice and support with the adoption process (including writing pet profiles and taking photographs and video for marketing pets to serious potential adopters, identifying good homes, background checks, documentation, participation in adoption events, setting adoption fees, etc)
* Counseling and other support, as needed (including home visits to potential adopters, provision of food and equipment, funding for vet care, rehabilitation advice, introductions to conventional rescues, etc)
People need to rehome animals for various reasons, including changed circumstances, a bad match between the pet and the family, and a desire to help an animal they have rescued find a forever home. Most conventional Animal Rescues are overwhelmed by the need, and people can wait a long time for help. Municipal Shelters do the best they can, but often euthanize "surplus" pets and, even at best, usually cannot offer an environment that makes people feel good about dropping off animals they care about. Advertising animals on Craigslist is potentially risky, especially for people with limited experience in finding quality forever homes.
Our goal is to provide support for individuals who want to help the animals in their care find the right forever home, and who either cannot find help from a Rescue or choose to work independently. We have years of experience actively volunteering for successful Rescue organizations in a senior capacity, and are well equipped to support and advise animal lovers.
We do NOT support backyard breeding, but will help individuals with "accidental litters", on condition that they have their dogs sterilized to ensure no repetition of these accidents.
We have established relationships with conventional Rescues throughout Washington, and where appropriate will help people place their pets with these Rescues.
We provide:
* A trustworthy connection between releasing owners and potential adopters
* Advice and assistance in ensuring that pets offered for adoption are healthy, sterilized and up-to-date on vaccinations
* Personal evaluation of all pets in our program, as needed (We make an effort to meet all the pets in our program but may initially rely on releasing owners for information. Potential adopters may request an evaluation at no charge if they have concerns.)
* Advice and support with the adoption process (including writing pet profiles and taking photographs and video for marketing pets to serious potential adopters, identifying good homes, background checks, documentation, participation in adoption events, setting adoption fees, etc)
* Counseling and other support, as needed (including home visits to potential adopters, provision of food and equipment, funding for vet care, rehabilitation advice, introductions to conventional rescues, etc)
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We'll also keep you updated on Rolo Cocoapup's adoption status with email updates.
