Meet Romeo!
Romeo is a lab/bully mix who adores people, other dogs and the children in his foster home. He is happy, social and affectionate. Romeo eats and sleeps in his “play pen” but has been given more freedom recently to stay out at night with the other dog in his foster home and he does great. He is not destructive when left home and out (though he will grab a sock or shoe when you are home). He will greet you at the door with a toy in his mouth most days and has the most wiggly “I’m so happy your home” greeting. Can be nervous sometimes in new situations but also thinks he’s a guard dog; he’ll always want to investigate loud noises and bark for someone at the door. He is full of puppy antics but his temperament is quite calm and chill, he would make a great addition to almost any family!
Romeo was rescued from an overcrowded shelter along with his siblings on Valentines Day. All his siblings have found loving homes but Romeo is still in foster care due to a heart condition. He has something called PDA which affects blood flow to the heart. He has seen the cardiologist who stated his condition is “moderate” at this time. He is currently on medication and will revisit the cardiologist in May to determine if any further treatment needed. At this time we are looking for a foster to adopt home for Romeo as he will need to remain in the program until his next cardiologist visit. He is hoping for a special family who will continue to help him on his journey. He is a wonderful boy.
Ideal home will:
Have the time to commit to all things puppy! Please note puppies do not do well left alone long hours and need to be let out every 2-3 hours for potty. Long work schedule where the puppy would be left alone for 7+ hours can be difficult on most puppies and young dogs.
Solid plans for puppy socialization, positive exposure and continued training + relationship building -- commitment not just to puppyhood but to a lifetime of love, care, companionship and vetting. HFP advocates for Positive Reinforcement only for young puppies and training that focuses less on "obedience" and more on confidence building, relationship building and consent training.
Preference to homes w/ friendly & well-trained dog role models (preference, NOT required)
Preference to homes w/ yards (preferred, NOT required) Why? Puppies cannot go in public until they are 4 month old and complete their puppy shot series. Having a yard during this time greatly helps with play, potty training, and providing an outlet for your puppy to get outside. There are ways to work around this if you do live in an apartment setting but it takes some extra work and planning!