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Keats is approximately 1 1/2-2 years old, likely a border collie/cattle dog mix with possibly a touch of Jack Russell Terrier thrown in. He was found chained outside a gas station in the middle of nowhere, dirty, malnourished, full of worms, missing patches of hair and with dozens of bite wounds on his head and neck. He has shown remarkable resilience, easily trusting people and other dogs and becoming a happy and confident pup. He is fully recovered from his injuries.
His robust personality is definitely more on the cattle dog/terrier side. At 32 lbs, he is the perfect size. Overall he is a very easy dog and will make a great hiking partner and companion.
He loves to go for walks and is also content to lay around the house with his people. He is a very moderate energy dog. Keats walks well on a leash. He enjoys playing with other dogs, although his play needs are more of an adult dog and a puppy is a bit much for him. He doesn’t correct excessive play but he does try to disengage when it becomes too much.
Keats is housetrained and also does well in a crate. He prefers his potty breaks on walks as opposed to in his yard. ** He is not a dog that can be in a yard without a leash or longline, because he will look for ways to escape and can scale a 6 ft fence and slip through iron fences. ** It is possible this may resolve as his hormones subside, but it is also possible that it is a result of the terrier in his DNA.
He has not been tested with cats or children, so a home without small children is best because he startles easily and cats would need to be tested.
He is fine in a home with other dogs who are a match for his personality. He does not resource guard food or toys with people but does so mildly with other dogs so this would need to be managed. He does like to be the center of attention with people and will place himself accordingly.
Keats is being fostered near Colorado Springs.
Keats is approximately 1 1/2-2 years old, likely a border collie/cattle dog mix with possibly a touch of Jack Russell Terrier thrown in. He was found chained outside a gas station in the middle of nowhere, dirty, malnourished, full of worms, missing patches of hair and with dozens of bite wounds on his head and neck. He has shown remarkable resilience, easily trusting people and other dogs and becoming a happy and confident pup. He is fully recovered from his injuries.
His robust personality is definitely more on the cattle dog/terrier side. At 32 lbs, he is the perfect size. Overall he is a very easy dog and will make a great hiking partner and companion.
He loves to go for walks and is also content to lay around the house with his people. He is a very moderate energy dog. Keats walks well on a leash. He enjoys playing with other dogs, although his play needs are more of an adult dog and a puppy is a bit much for him. He doesn’t correct excessive play but he does try to disengage when it becomes too much.
Keats is housetrained and also does well in a crate. He prefers his potty breaks on walks as opposed to in his yard. ** He is not a dog that can be in a yard without a leash or longline, because he will look for ways to escape and can scale a 6 ft fence and slip through iron fences. ** It is possible this may resolve as his hormones subside, but it is also possible that it is a result of the terrier in his DNA.
He has not been tested with cats or children, so a home without small children is best because he startles easily and cats would need to be tested.
He is fine in a home with other dogs who are a match for his personality. He does not resource guard food or toys with people but does so mildly with other dogs so this would need to be managed. He does like to be the center of attention with people and will place himself accordingly.
Because most of our available adoptions are in other countries, potential adopters need to be able to make a connection intuitively and commit to the adoption process before we transport any animals. The first step is to review the animal’s information and make sure you can meet the pet’s needs. We then ask you about your home and work situation to determine if it is a proper fit. After that we request an adoption application and once it is approved we ask for the adoption fee and contract before we bring a pet back to the US with us.
We ask all of our adopters and fosters to complete an adoption application and once approved, adopters are asked to sign an adoption contract and submit adoption fee of $245 for dogs and $70 for cats.
Because most of our available adoptions are in other countries, potential adopters need to be able to make a connection intuitively and commit to the adoption process before we transport any animals. The first step is to review the animal’s information and make sure you can meet the pet’s needs. We then ask you about your home and work situation to determine if it is a proper fit. After that we request an adoption application and once it is approved we ask for the adoption fee and contract before we bring a pet back to the US with us.
We ask all of our adopters and fosters to complete an adoption application and once approved, adopters are asked to sign an adoption contract and submit adoption fee of $245 for dogs and $70 for cats.
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Our pets are all rescued from critical circumstances in countries where we work in our Humanitourism programs. In most cases we ask for confirmed homes or solid foster-to-adopt homes before transporting animals.
Our pets are all rescued from critical circumstances in countries where we work in our Humanitourism programs. In most cases we ask for confirmed homes or solid foster-to-adopt homes before transporting animals.
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HIPAW is the U.S. registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt arm that funds the Humanitourism animal assistance projects of Humanitourism.org. Humanitourism combines meaningful volunteer work helping animals with outdoor eco-adventures for a truly authentic, connecting and fulfilling experience. Our Humanitourism Adventures are life-changing travel and adventure experiences that help animals, communities and the planet. Our mission is to create a more connected, compassionate and inspired world. Our projects are all self-funded, and we rely solely on individual and small business donations. We focus our rescues on special needs, endangered and critical circumstance animals.
HIPAW is the U.S. registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt arm that funds the Humanitourism animal assistance projects of Humanitourism.org. Humanitourism combines meaningful volunteer work helping animals with outdoor eco-adventures for a truly authentic, connecting and fulfilling experience. Our Humanitourism Adventures are life-changing travel and adventure experiences that help animals, communities and the planet. Our mission is to create a more connected, compassionate and inspired world. Our projects are all self-funded, and we rely solely on individual and small business donations. We focus our rescues on special needs, endangered and critical circumstance animals.
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