Finnick

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: [email protected] PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: LOCATION: Foster Home ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Lani B. [email protected] ADOPTION FEE: $175 This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts! ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 45 lbs KNOWN WITH DOGS: Finnick likes to walk with other dogs and gets along well with them. Finnick can be a resource guarder, so we recommend for him to be the only dog in the home. KNOWN WITH CATS: We do not currently know how they are with cats. If that is needed, let us know and we'll work on getting that information! KNOWN WITH KIDS: Good with children over 10 as he can move quickly when excited and possibly knock a child down by mistake. KNOWN COMMANDS: Sit, lay, wait, give paw, he gives kisses on command too KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: He is house trained, and crate trained KNOWN LIKES: Treats. Exercise. Mental and physical exercise, rolling around on grass, KNOWN DISLIKES: Living with other dogs. ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Hi there, It's me Finnick. If you have a few minutes I would love to tell you all about me. I am a 1-year-old Staffordshire mix. Here is my story. I have been living in a shelter since I was 8 weeks old. Yes, you read that correctly. I spent my entire life in a cold rural shelter. The question is why. I wish I knew. Anyone who visited the shelter would walk right past me. I overheard some folks saying they don't want a pit mix. I'm not sure why. I am such a sweet boy and all I want is a loving home where my people will provide me with shelter, food and love. Lots of love. Want to hear some fun facts about me? Good. I'm glad you do. I am 1.A great listener. If you ask me to sit, I will sit. If you say no, I will listen and stop. Not many dogs can say that. Can they? 2.I love belly rubs. I think that is one of my favorite things. In return I will give you lots of kisses 3.I love crawling on my belly in the grass and rolling around in it. You should look at the videos on the website. 4.I walk great on a leash. I don't pull at all. 5.I enjoy the outdoors and will go on hikes or walks with anyone 6.I am treat motivated. I love my food. 7.I know commands like: sit, stay, lay 8.I am playful 9. I love playing in the water 10. I love car rides and I sit or lay in there quietly So, I am afraid of some sounds and movement. I am just learning about all the great things in this big world from the many wonderful people who take me out. I saw and heard a fire truck for the first time. I learned they are loud and drive very fast. I also learned that I don't appreciate loud sirens. It scared me at first, but I am beginning to get used to it while out on daily outings. I have learned the world is not a scary place. I just need to trust my people and take it one step at a time. I may bark at first, but I warm up quickly. The staff at Homeward Trails say I am nothing next to perfect and anyone that passes me up is missing out on the most loyal and amazing companion you will find. I agree with them. How about you contact me Adoption Coordinator to schedule a visit and get to know me yourself. I promise you won't be disappointed. HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital, Union Veterinary Clinic and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) A portion of EVERY ADOOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.