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My name is Calvin!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Cared for by Helpless Hounds
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $295

This helps Helpless Hounds with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
4 years old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
65 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
245ac700-4bcb-4eb5-8f80-899222c2bf87

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Hey there, Hound Lovers!

Meet Calvin, a TRIPLE-THREAT (pun intended) doggo. You see, because of some horrible person’s cruelty -- he was shot and had to have his shattered leg removed 😔 -- Calvin is now a tripod, Treeing Walker Coonhound, but, oh boy, this does not slow him down much at all!

Speaking of cruelty, Calvin has scars on his face, ears, and front legs suggesting that the shooter (or some other jerk in the area in which Calvin was originally found as a stray) was persistently abusive to him. BUT. . .

Calvin’s traits that make him a triple threat? How about these?:

1) He is SUPER sweet and affectionate!

2) He crates up perfectly all night long for sleeping.

3) I mean…just look at him. He’s GORGEOUS!!!

The deets: Calvin is thought to be about three-years-old, and he’s up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered, potty-trained, and sweet-natured, as most TWCs are.

Calvin will need anti-inflammatory medication and/or pain meds to help him go through life with three legs, but he does well taking his meds morning and night with pill pockets, and he does not exhibit signs of being in pain with them.

Because of the cruelty Calvin endured, he is still a little skittish around people who are fearful of him or “loud” to the point of being scary to him.

He will need to be in a childfree and catfree home, preferably with a fenced yard and a fur playmate his size. Calvin has not been aggressive with children, but he can be triggered by fear and then growl at whoever’s nearby. Being firm with him and redirecting him snaps him out of this demeanor, but his foster thinks even an older child may not be able to read his stress in these (rare) moments. If Calvin has two owners, they must both be committed to bonding with him to prevent him becoming “resource guarding” with only one of the two.

Calvin has been a perfect gentleman in his foster home, on outings for socialization, and around all visitors to the foster’s house. He’s READY to start his furever journey with a family of his own. Please fill out an adoption form TODAY for this goodest boi!
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Contact info

Pet ID
245ac700-4bcb-4eb5-8f80-899222c2bf87
Contact
Phone
Address
Tulsa, OK 74115
Donation
paypal.me/helplesshounds

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

https://airtable.com/shrZ5FB5fJtV0Rooc

2.

Approve Application

We try to process within a few days.

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

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More about this rescue

Helpless Hounds Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ​We specialize in rescuing hounds and hound mixes throughout the state.

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