![]() He goes out immediately after he's out of his crate as well as several additional periodic outside potty visits. Lieutenant Dan is great on a regular potty routine. He's quiet in his crate and is used to being crated at night and when no one is home. Lieutenant Dan is used to going from his crate immediately to potty outside. Toss a treat or kibble in his crate and he'll go right in. He's used to being fed twice daily in his crate and looks for a treat in his crate after outside play. Lieutenant Dan is crate trained and will crate easily for treats. He's hasn't been officially tested with kids yet, but it's hard to imagine this lovebug would be anything but smitten! He's feisty so he could potentially knock over small children, so dog savvy kids are best. He hasn't been tested with indoor cats but has shown some friendly curiosity to outdoor cats. He's a bit overzealous (excited!) meeting new dogs but has never shown aggression. Lieutenant Dan is very friendly and loves everyone he meets, both human and dog. His perfect home is one where we can show lots of love and meet lots of people! He's very agile and loves to run and play. Get ready for lots of kisses! While his lack-of-leg doesn't slow him down too much, lots of stairs may be a challenge, though he'd likely master them with some work. Lieutenant Dan will sit for treats and likes to have his belly scratched. This boy crates easily and enjoys time with his humans. He loves other dogs that will accept his in-your-face playfulness. He likes to play tug of war and chase a ball or play with other toys. Lieutenant Dan is very athletic and has great balance for a tripod. He's always smiling and his tail never stops wagging! He's never met a stranger and everyone that meets him wants to pet and love on him. “It’s a wonderful, wonderful night for a great cause,” Weekley said.įor more information about Last Hope K9 visit Dan is a gorgeous and happy-go-lucky tripod pocket pittie. There will also be a band performing and live and silent auctions. ![]() The fundraiser includes an appetizer, a three-course meal, and an open bar. Tickets are $185 person and can be purchased through this Friday at. 5 at the Royale nightclub on Tremont Street in Boston. To that, the 5 th annual A Heaven Can Wait gala will be held Oct. ![]() The non-profit would not be the success it is without support from corporate sponsors and individuals who believe in the mission. For example, if the prospective adopters have a low fence staff at Last Hope will suggest a taller fence. Last Hope K9 volunteers also pore over reference checks and conduct a home inspection. Every person interested in adopting a dog must complete an application. “The dogs we rescue are good with people and amazing with other animals.”Īdopters have their own set of rules they must adhere to as well. “This can be challenging for the dogs and there is an adjustment (going from foster homes into quarantine and more), but they are a resilient bunch given with what some of the dogs have been through,” Weekley said. The dogs are then put into a foster home before a permanent home is identified. ![]() The next step is they are examined by a veterinarian in the state where they are to be adopted. Following that, they must be quarantined for another 48 hours as that is mandated by state law. Next, they are put on a transport for up to 48 hours. Next a temporary foster home is found is food for the dogs, something Weekley said can be a challenge. They also need a health certificate from their state of origination. All the animals must be current on health vaccinations. There is a process that Last Hope has implemented that helps dogs find their new family. Last Hope also has leads in shelters that help them identify those pets that need adoptive homes. ![]() Most of the dogs are rescued in Arkansas. Second, Last Hope K9’s size makes it unique – it has about 400 volunteers who help carry out the organization’s mission, Weekley said. First off, there is no physical building. It differentiated itself from other shelters in several ways. Its founder learned that in some Arkansas shelters 97 percent of the dogs were being euthanized, a statistic that was simply unacceptable. It was because of an unmet need that Last Hope K9 came to be in the first place, said Weekley, who is a Realtor. “We don’t discriminate (who we save) based on their breed or medical needs,” said Kristin Weekley, one of four assistant directors with Last Hope K9. And the results are impactful: More than 5,500 dogs have found their furever home thanks to the passion and commitment of Last Hope’s all-volunteer staff. The non-profit was founded five years ago as a means to save dogs that otherwise would probably not survive. ![]()
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