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Age: Young enough to learn, old enough to know better (1.5 years)
Weight: Schmedium (41lbs)
Hey Human, they call me Willie! Even though I look like a basic, black Cattle Dog – don’t judge me by my looks! Because if you ask the humans who helped rescue me, they will say that it’s my “If you’re down, I am down!” attitude that makes me so lovable. So much so, that a group of people have rallied behind me to find me my forever home. Maybe that is you?
My rescue story is one that really shows how it takes a community to make rescue happen! A Good Samaritan found me as a stray who was probably dumped on the side of the busy Grand Parkway in front of the PetSmart in Richmond. He posted on Facebook, knocked on doors, and was then connected to HOPE who helped network me to find a foster to love and care for me. After bouncing around to several homes for my first few days post-rescue, I was ecstatic when my future foster mom stepped up to the plate and agreed to foster me.
I was the only dog in my foster home, but I'm curious when I meet other dogs on my walks (and tug on my leash when I see a cat that I want to chase) but with some structure and delicious chicken, I am making better choices in no time! Currently my time ran out with my temporary foster – so I will be in a boarding facility until someone steps up to help me. Come on rescue community! Can you be the one to give me temporary reprieve?
If you do choose to help me – just know that wherever you are, I will be napping nearby waiting for the next moment that I can climb in your lap for some snuggles or just some well-placed pats. Although I love being loved by my people, I do not pester them for affection. I'm playful when it's playtime, but I settle down and happily chill out at Foster Mom's feet while she reads. Being left alone at first was something I struggled with, but with consistent reassurance that my foster always returns in conjunction with a delicious foraging item in my crate – I am much more amenable to waiting for my partner in crime to get back home. I am very intelligent (hello, Cattle Dog!) and catch on quickly to training. I also LOVE treats – so training me is not only a fun experience for us both, but I would love to learn more fun tricks to show off to your friends. I already know how to automatically sit to say “please!” and have great eye contact.
Now the only eyes I am trying to catch, are those of my forever parent! Could that be you? Arrange to meet me today! My heart has so much love to give - all I need is YOU!
HOPE ID D24-0810-0029
If you are interested in Willie and would like to fill out a Dog Adoption Application, please go to: http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php. Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt, but it initiates contact with us and gets the process started. If you have questions prior to filling out the application, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com and a volunteer will get back to you.
PARTNER IN CRIME -- HE'S DOWN ANY TIME!
Age: Young enough to learn, old enough to know better (1.5 years)
Weight: Schmedium (41lbs)
Hey Human, they call me Willie! Even though I look like a basic, black Cattle Dog – don’t judge me by my looks! Because if you ask the humans who helped rescue me, they will say that it’s my “If you’re down, I am down!” attitude that makes me so lovable. So much so, that a group of people have rallied behind me to find me my forever home. Maybe that is you?
My rescue story is one that really shows how it takes a community to make rescue happen! A Good Samaritan found me as a stray who was probably dumped on the side of the busy Grand Parkway in front of the PetSmart in Richmond. He posted on Facebook, knocked on doors, and was then connected to HOPE who helped network me to find a foster to love and care for me. After bouncing around to several homes for my first few days post-rescue, I was ecstatic when my future foster mom stepped up to the plate and agreed to foster me.
I was the only dog in my foster home, but I'm curious when I meet other dogs on my walks (and tug on my leash when I see a cat that I want to chase) but with some structure and delicious chicken, I am making better choices in no time! Currently my time ran out with my temporary foster – so I will be in a boarding facility until someone steps up to help me. Come on rescue community! Can you be the one to give me temporary reprieve?
If you do choose to help me – just know that wherever you are, I will be napping nearby waiting for the next moment that I can climb in your lap for some snuggles or just some well-placed pats. Although I love being loved by my people, I do not pester them for affection. I'm playful when it's playtime, but I settle down and happily chill out at Foster Mom's feet while she reads. Being left alone at first was something I struggled with, but with consistent reassurance that my foster always returns in conjunction with a delicious foraging item in my crate – I am much more amenable to waiting for my partner in crime to get back home. I am very intelligent (hello, Cattle Dog!) and catch on quickly to training. I also LOVE treats – so training me is not only a fun experience for us both, but I would love to learn more fun tricks to show off to your friends. I already know how to automatically sit to say “please!” and have great eye contact.
Now the only eyes I am trying to catch, are those of my forever parent! Could that be you? Arrange to meet me today! My heart has so much love to give - all I need is YOU!
HOPE ID D24-0810-0029
If you are interested in Willie and would like to fill out a Dog Adoption Application, please go to: http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php. Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt, but it initiates contact with us and gets the process started. If you have questions prior to filling out the application, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com and a volunteer will get back to you.
Adopting an animal is a very serious decision and we want to be sure that our potential adoptive families have thought about the impact of this decision carefully. To adopt an animal through HOPE, we request that you complete an Adoption Application, a copy of which is available online for cats at http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/cat-adoption.php or for dogs at http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php. You may fill it out online or print a copy of the application and complete it prior to arriving at an adoption session. This will expedite the adoption process and will also assist our adoption counselors in matching you to a suitable pet.
We at HOPE make every effort to match our foster pets to appropriate homes. If you feel that we are too intrusive, please understand that it is because we care about their welfare.
Fees
All animals are neutered or spayed and have received age appropriate shots prior to being adopted. We ask that you provide a $100 donation for cats and a donation of $150 for dogs when you adopt your new family member from us. This donation helps us in defraying the costs of these and other medical needs of our animals.
Adopting an animal is a very serious decision and we want to be sure that our potential adoptive families have thought about the impact of this decision carefully. To adopt an animal through HOPE, we request that you complete an Adoption Application, a copy of which is available online for cats at http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/cat-adoption.php or for dogs at http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php. You may fill it out online or print a copy of the application and complete it prior to arriving at an adoption session. This will expedite the adoption process and will also assist our adoption counselors in matching you to a suitable pet.
We at HOPE make every effort to match our foster pets to appropriate homes. If you feel that we are too intrusive, please understand that it is because we care about their welfare.
Fees
All animals are neutered or spayed and have received age appropriate shots prior to being adopted. We ask that you provide a $100 donation for cats and a donation of $150 for dogs when you adopt your new family member from us. This donation helps us in defraying the costs of these and other medical needs of our animals.
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Mobile adoption sessions are held on the weekends. All adoption sessions run from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at a variety of locations and days as noted on our website http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-locations/. For more information, please contact us at hope@homelesspets.net
Mobile adoption sessions are held on the weekends. All adoption sessions run from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at a variety of locations and days as noted on our website http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-locations/. For more information, please contact us at hope@homelesspets.net
More about this rescue
Our mission is to end the homelessness of cats and dogs through foster to adoption, feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return, and education.
HOMELESS & ORPHANED PETS ENDEAVOR (HOPE) is an all-foster, no kill adoption group based in the Houston area.
HOPE covers the cost of general medical expenses for the animals in the program, such as altering, routine vaccinations and treatment for parasites. Our foster families are asked to provide food, shelter and love to the animals for which they care. They receive no payment for the services that they provide. Without them, and the other volunteers who so selflessly do what is necessary to keep HOPE afloat, it would not be possible to run this nonprofit corporation.
One aim of HOPE is to develop a network of area rescue and humane organizations which will facilitate the rescue and placement of a variety of animals. The goal is to never have to turn away an animal in need. By forming a coalition of humane and rescue groups in the Houston area, we could potentially place all animals who need a temporary home until they are placed into a permanent one.
Our mission is to end the homelessness of cats and dogs through foster to adoption, feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return, and education.
HOMELESS & ORPHANED PETS ENDEAVOR (HOPE) is an all-foster, no kill adoption group based in the Houston area.
HOPE covers the cost of general medical expenses for the animals in the program, such as altering, routine vaccinations and treatment for parasites. Our foster families are asked to provide food, shelter and love to the animals for which they care. They receive no payment for the services that they provide. Without them, and the other volunteers who so selflessly do what is necessary to keep HOPE afloat, it would not be possible to run this nonprofit corporation.
One aim of HOPE is to develop a network of area rescue and humane organizations which will facilitate the rescue and placement of a variety of animals. The goal is to never have to turn away an animal in need. By forming a coalition of humane and rescue groups in the Houston area, we could potentially place all animals who need a temporary home until they are placed into a permanent one.
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