Pretty Piper is generally found at the edge of any action, thoughtfully observing what's happening and drawing her own conclusions. She appears to be a very smart pup, curious and not afraid to explore. She can be a tad independent, but she loves her some snuggles and eagerly comes running when pets and treats are on offer.
HISTORY
Mama dog Tahlili is an Anatolian Shepherd who had a job overseeing a small flock of goats. When her owner got rid of the goats, she had to leave too. She was heavily pregnant when he started looking on Facebook for someone to take her, and her babies were just two days old when he released them to HART. They have been together in a loving foster home ever since.
Tahlili appears to be purebred. The breed of the pups' fathers can be no more than our best guess, taking into account their size and appearance.
This little family is located in Kennewick, Eastern Washington. We post our dogs in a variety of locations in an effort to expose them to a wide pool of adopters, in an effort to find them the best available homes. These babies are well worth a road trip!
SOCIALIZATION, TEMPERAMENT & BEHAVIOR
Mama Tahlili is an exceptionally calm, gentle dog, a wonderful mother who has faithfully watched over her babies and has kept them well fed and clean from the beginning. Piper has inherited her gentle, thoughtful temperament.
The Floofs have been gently handled several times a day since their first days in their foster home. They are now all confident, friendly, trusting, and very playful. They love meeting new people and eagerly make friends! They are respectful of other dogs, and would like to be friends with them too. They are young enough to learn to live safely with a cat or any other animals - we don't expect them to develop high prey drive.
They spend nights indoors, but are outside with a big yard to play in all day. They love toys, wrestling, exploring, and playing tag.
It's important to remember: the Floofs are puppies, and PUPPIES ARE HARD WORK! These little guys are just getting started - they have sharp nails and needle teeth, and they love to dig, to chew, to pounce on shoes and grab hold and tug on anything that moves! As far as they're concerned, anything and everything is for play. They still have everything to learn about being civilized members of a mainly-human family. They will trip you up, piddle on your carpet, and chew your stuff. Please don't apply to adopt a Floof unless you're sure you have the time, energy and desire to raise them right!
TRAINING
Potty training is a work in progress. The Floofs have been raised with access to a litter box, which they usually use when they need to potty while indoors. Given the option, they generally choose to go outside when they need to potty - but accidents still happen!
They have learned to sit in order to get treats, and they're pretty good at waiting their turn and taking treats gently. They are currently learning to walk on a leash.
Because Piper is going to be a big girl, an because she does have opinions and something of an independent streak, she needs an adopter who is committed to training.
HEALTH STATUS
The Floofs were born on February 27, 2024. These babies are going to be BIG dogs. Based on our most recent estimate, we expect Andie to grow to around 140 lbs.
They have been fed high-quality large-breed puppy food since they began weaning (and Mama Tahlili has also been on a high quality diet, to ensure she's able to feed them well). They have been regularly dewormed, are microchipped, and have received their first three puppy shots.
HART does not support pediatric spay/neuter, so these pups have not been sterilized. You will be required in terms of the adoption contract to have your pup sterilized by the time they are 12 months old. HART will refund you $100 upon receiving proof of sterilization.
ADOPTION
For more pictures of the Floofs, see their Facebook albums at https://www.facebook.com/HearthfireAnimalRescueTeam/photos_albums
To apply to adopt a Floof, please email HearthfireART@gmail.com and request an adoption application form. Their adoption fee is $485.
