Laverne & Shirley - ADOPTED

 

Meet the Puppy

Sisters, Laverne and Shirley, were dumped at the Humane Society, and the Humane Society reached out for rescue help to get these girls start their lives outside of the shelter! We are still working on building their confidence, as the world outside their foster home is still scary for them. We’ve given them the TLCS, tender love, and care, AND most importantly, and structure, to continue that path of success.

Details

Nicknames: Laverne & Shirley
Age: 12-16 weeks (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 20lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 50-70lbs
Gender: Female
Breed: Hound/Husky/Shepherd/Trouble Makers
Shedding: Medium haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.

Kid Tested: Kids 5+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament

LAVERNE - Light - ADOPTION PENDING

Laverne matches her character’s name. She’s got a big personality, always moving, and active. We call her the bull dozer, because running into things doesn’t slow this one down one bit. She likes to terroize her older foster-dog-brother by barking at him to play. When she finally slows down for pets, she kindly request them by pawing and swatting at her foster Mom for some love. She’s got a side of diva in her, so she’d be best suited for experienced and active owners to keep up with this firecracker.

SHIRLEY - Dark - ADOPTION PENDING

Shirley, much like her character, is shy and quiet. She is also incredibly sweet and cuddly, and loves extra cuddles from her foster Mom. New experiences cause her to tuck her tail and hide behind her foster Mom’s legs, and occasionally piddle a bit. She is also submissive with her foster-dog-brother, who approaches her to play, and she rolls over and plays dead. She’s already started to make great strides, little more confident each day as she is extremely trusting of her foster family. Her adopter should be prepared to continue with balanced training to help continue to her build her confidence and take on new experiences.

Needs

  • Laverne and Shirley would like a back yard. Traditional fencing is NOT required.

  • Both Laverne and Shirley would love dog siblings or friends. Their confidence will continue to grow with an older sibling or close neighborhood doggie friends.

  • Laverne and Shirley will be best suited to an to an active family or couple, willing to give them regular walks, runs, trails, and adventures, and plenty of playtime. They should continue socialization with other dogs through puppy play dates.

  • Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of our recommended trainers to continue proper dog socialization, work on nice leash manners using leash pressure and appropriate tools, and heel-side walking, structured walking, place command, and prepare for off-leash remote collar fun.

  • As an organization, we advocate balanced training, and not “purely positive training.” Balanced training strikes a happy balance between a TON of positive rewards, but also rules, structure, and specific tools to set tone and boundaries for our dogs. We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun! Those with balanced training experience, and experience with slip lead/training collar/prong/remote collar as communication tools are preferred but not required!

Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, we will only consider applicants where one adult has a more flexible schedule, as puppies are a lot of work, and will require potty breaks, exercise, training and continued human and dog socialization as they grow up.

Crate/Potty Training

All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 8pm-6am (with a potty break around 11pm), and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.

We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!

Vetting

All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:

  • Spayed/Neutered

  • Microchipped

  • Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)

  • Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative

  • Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative

  • Dewormed

  • *Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.

Adopters immediate responsibility will include:

  • Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter

  • Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter

Cost

$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG

NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date

MID NOVEMBER - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

Still have questions?

Please read our FAQs if you have any questions on our organization. Many common questions can be answered here.

 
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