Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure
Hunter
finds the best possible home, we ask you fill out our
adoption application
so we can learn more about you and your household. We review each application in the order submitted and will contact you within 72 hours
(please check your spam folder for our emails)
.



Hunter #3 | 8yo Chi/Beagle Mix | Your little snuggle bug

Hunter is an adorable 8-year-old, 24-pound Chi mix who may have some Beagle in him, and he is one seriously cute little guy. Hunter is sweet, calm, playful, and a wonderful snuggler who loves belly rubs, pets, and burrowing under the covers. He has a particularly adorable habit of diving his head into your leg, the bed, or the couch when he's feeling playful before rolling around for attention. He enjoys short walks and does beautifully on leash, usually staying right by his person without pulling. He's content with about 15-30 minutes of activity once or twice a day and then is happy to settle in and relax. He also gets some fun zoomies outside and is always excited to see his people when they come home.

Hunter is wonderful with other dogs of all sizes and would likely do best with a canine companion. He has become especially attached to his foster's much larger, disabled dog, often curling up beside her and using her as a pillow. He is also doing well with cats, although he may initially think a cat who runs is a fun chase game. He has learned to respect the cats in his foster home and can now relax around them. Hunter has not met children, but his foster believes he would do best with older children who understand canine boundaries and cues. He came from a hoarding situation with approximately 80 other dogs, so he is still learning to trust people and feel safe in his surroundings.

Hunter is making progress with house training. He uses a doggy door and reliably pees and poops outside when taken out, although he is still having some marking issues. He recently had a neuter, so his foster is hopeful that will decrease, and he is currently wearing a belly band. He is also learning to love his crate. He may whine or bark initially but settles down after a little while, and his foster feeds him his meals in the crate to help him understand that it is a safe place. Hunter is a sensitive little guy who needs people willing to respect his boundaries and let him build trust at his own pace. He does not like being reached over, picked up, or physically forced and may nip or bite when frightened or restrained. His foster has had success by staying calm, being patient, and allowing him to approach rather than forcing interaction. He is food motivated and responds well to praise and affection when he's ready for it. With patience, consistency, and people who listen to his cues, Hunter is showing what a sweet and affectionate companion he can be.



If you and the dog are a good match then we'll connect you with our dog's foster parents to chat more in-depth. If both you and the foster agree that the dog is a good fit then a meet and greet is scheduled. We require applicants' dogs to meet ours to ensure they get along. We'll ask you to read and sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee to complete the adoption when it comes time. Our adoption fees help cover the costs of saving more lives! A home visit will be scheduled within one week of your new pet going home with you.

The adoption fee for this pet is $400. Our adoption fee covers the following:

Spay/neuter

Microchip

DAPP vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog.

Rabies vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog.

Adopters shall be responsible for all vaccinations after adoption.

Please fill out an adoption application by clicking
here
. Please give us 72 hours to review your application and respond to you. (Remember to check your spam folder for our emails!) We want our pets to go to a lifelong new home, so thank you for your patience during the adoption process!

Please email [email protected] for more information, as we can't accept calls.