Meet pumba!
Timon and Pumba were rescued from a very overcrowded stockton shelter! 2 month Cattle Dog Shepherd Mix (best guess) they are happy, smart, curious, active puppies who would thrive in active and committed homes.
They love snuggling, playing tug of war, and watching Bluey on TV! They would love a home with a dog-friendly dog role model or ability to socialize in controlled safe settings often.
We are looking for people who will put in the work all dogs deserve and who will do whatever it takes to set their new pup up for success. Too many people are adopting or buying puppies then rehoming them at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years old and our shelters are bursting at the seems with young dogs.
We expect our adopters to make every effort and enroll in puppy socialization classes and training (to equip themselves with skills) -- we expect solid plans for socialization and positive exposure to new animals, people, places, understanding of what positive reinforcement training is and remaining within our guidelines for force-free training reqs only.
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!
$450 Adoption Donation includes: Exam, up to date on age appropriate shots, dewormed and flea tick treated, microchip w free lifetime registry and neuter agreement addendum