Godiva

Meet Godiva! Godiva is in a foster home in Spokane, WA and can be transported to your area (see information below in “Adopting from Path of Hope Rescue”). “Fur-st Impressions” are very important! Schedule a meet and greet with Godiva before applying to see if she is the perfect fit for your family by emailing us at [email protected]. A completed Adoption Application will be required after the meet and greet to move forward with Godiva’s adoption. Godiva is an affectionate, medium size (about 40 lbs.), adult female American Staffordshire terrier and Labrador Retriever mix. She has warm, chocolate brown eyes reminiscent of the confection she is named for, floppy ears, and a loving personality. Born in 2020, she is about four years old and came to our rescue from Texas after having a litter of puppies on the streets.  Godiva is heartworm positive and is currently receiving treatment for this condition which will require a visit in Spokane, WA once a month. Heartworm can be completely cured and does not affect quality of life in any way. All medications, care, and education will be provided by Path of Hope Rescue. Goofy, lovable, and cuddly, Godiva loves both playing and snuggling with people. She is eager to please and enjoys training and learning new things. Godiva is good with the cats in her foster home and does best with older children (age 5 and up), and she enjoys romping with the resident dogs as well. Godiva is a lower energy dog who enjoys leisurely walks, playing tug, and cuddling on the couch (she loves having the tips of her ears rubbed when she is snuggled up with you). Even though she is no longer a puppy, she still gets a burst of the puppy zoomies! Godiva can sometimes play the role of the headstrong teenager when told to do something she doesn’t want to do; she has been receiving training to help her handle such situations, and our trainer will work with an adopter so they can reinforce these skills as well. Godiva has many skills under her belt. She is fully crate trained, potty trained, sleeps through the night, and walks well on a leash. Godiva has her basic obedience commands down, and she has good recall skills. She enjoys her training; she appreciates treats and wants to please you. Godiva’s ideal home? Godiva seeks a home with people who will love her and will continue her training to ensure she maintains the skills that make her a happy and well-rounded dog. A soft couch to share with you, treats, training games, toys, and relaxing walks would really sweeten the deal. Does this sound like your home? Godiva is a lovable sweetheart with a few quirks that have benefitted from training. We will waive the $450 minimum adoption donation for adopters who agree to attend training with one of our Preferred Training Partners to learn how to set her up for success in her new home. What is Path of Hope’s Adoption Process? Our adoption process takes on average 7-10 days. 1. Begin by completing the online application. EVERY application receives an email response from us (check your spam folder!). 2. Your personal Matchmaker will contact you, help you find your perfect pup match, and guide you through the process. 3. Meet your potential pup at the home of the foster family. (The process may differ slightly for long distance adopters.) 4. Bring your potential pup home for a no commitment In Home Trial. In Home Trials are a minimum of (2) nights for a puppy and one week for an adult. Your Matchmaker will check in with you during this time. 5. Sign the adoption paperwork and adopt your new family member! Adopting from Path of Hope Rescue • Our adoption process sets us apart. We specialize in learning about you and your family to find just the right fit for you. Our Matchmakers are not only good at what they do; they will also guide you through the entire process. • Our Minimum Adoption Donation is $550 for puppies under a year and $450 for dogs one year and older. We are a WA state registered non-profit and rely heavily on adoption donations to cover the expenses associated with saving lives. Our dogs are spayed/neutered prior to adoption; microchipped with free lifetime registration; and up to date on DAPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines (when age appropriate) and deworming and heartworm treatment/prevention. Adopters can also earn a $100 training refund if they attend (6) hours of any in person training course. • Long Distance adopters (one hour or more from Spokane) may choose to travel to Spokane to pick up their dog or use our monthly transport option, Puppy Delivery Express, for an additional delivery donation of $250. Puppy Delivery Express currently delivers dogs throughout Washington and to parts of Montana, Idaho, and Oregon. About Path of Hope Rescue • At Path of Hope Rescue, our goal is to make EVERY DOG. WANTED. Our two employees and army of volunteers focus on transporting pregnant dogs and puppies from Texas, the number one kill state in America. The dogs we rescue are in poor living conditions and on euthanasia lists in shelters that are inundated with unwanted animals. We want to give these dogs a chance and bring them to the Pacific Northwest to find adoptive, loving homes. • We are 100% foster based; our dogs are fostered in loving homes where they are house and crate trained and learn basic obedience and leash skills. Dogs experience socialization opportunities with people, places, and other animals, and they receive the attention required to become well-rounded, healthy, and affectionate dogs that they would not otherwise receive in a shelter environment. • Our commitment does not end when the dog is adopted. Path of Hope offers post adoption owner support including information on making the dog’s transition to your home a smooth one; recommendations for Preferred Trainers; advice on pet behavior and wellness topics; Facebook litter groups to keep in touch with fellow adopters; and invitations to local rescue hosted events. • Please visit https://www.pathofhoperescue.com/ for more information about our organization and the adoption process.