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Afton

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large

About Afton

Huntington, IN

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Coat: Short
Golden, Red / Chestnut / Orange

Behavior

Afton’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has good compatibility with other animals.

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Afton's Story

Meet our sweet-natured boy, Afton!<br/><br/>Afton is a 2.5-year-old retriever shepherd hound blend. He is fully grown and weighs about 55 pounds. He is AMAZING—extremely smart and enjoyable to be around! While he can be a bit stubborn at times (it's a hound thing), this is manageable with some patience. Afton is well-mannered and eager to please. He is pleasantly food-motivated and has a gentle temperament and a beautiful old-soul demeanor. Simply put, he is a good dog—an easy dog, which makes owning him a joyful experience.<br/><br/>Afton would be a great addition to any family. He is friendly, happy-go-lucky, and incredibly sweet! His personality is superb—outgoing and cheerful. Afton enjoys group play, daily pack walks, and meeting new people and dogs. He loves cuddles and is a nurturing companion, always eager to be loved. He trusts everyone and knows no strangers. <br/><br/>Afton is fantastic with dogs of all ages and sizes, as well as with cats. He is active but not hyper, and he’s genuinely happy all the time. Afton would make an extraordinary family dog for an active, affectionate, and outgoing family. His hound-like personality is full of heart! He enjoys staying active and learning new things and is highly motivated by food and praise. Training Afton is fun, though patience is essential. <br/><br/>He’s a simple dog with a big heart, ready to share it with everyone he meets. Afton has a special knack for making people smile and laugh, turning a difficult day into a better one. <br/><br/>Afton does need another dog in the home, as being with companions is important for him. He is nearly perfect with other pets! You'll find that he gets along well with dogs of all sizes, cats, rabbits, and even turtles. His foster dad owns chickens, ducks, roosters, and goats, and Afton has made great strides in respecting them as well. <br/><br/>A fenced yard is preferred for Afton. Currently, he is using a 3-foot fence and is respectful of its boundaries.<br/><br/>Learn more about Afton, a happy mutt with an outstanding social personality. You won't be disappointed!<br/><br/>Afton is house and crate train. He walks well on a leash, and his recall is decent for a sort of hound. Afton is a family dog. He can attend a child's birthday party and rest assured you'll never have a concern. He's a family dog. <br/><br/>All Adoptions Include:<br/>• Spayed/Neutered <br/>• Rabies Vaccination: 1 or 3 years. <br/>• All Age Appropriate Core Vaccinations Including Lepto & Corona. 1 or 3 years.<br/>• Heartworm tested Negative.<br/>•Receive monthly Heartworm, Flea, and Tick Prevention.<br/>• Lyme Disease Tested Negative. <br/>• Dewormed and Fecal tested Negative.<br/>• All testing completed within 6 -12 months.<br/>•All age-appropriate needs (blood work, dental, testing, and meds)<br/>• Lifetime Microchip Registration includes free unlimited updates.<br/>•Feed a quality protein diet<br/><br/>Adoption Processing:<br/>•Adoption application review can take up to 3 weeks.<br/>• A minimum of 2 Meet & Greets are required before adopting.<br/>•A home check needs to take place. <br/>• Out-of-state adopters are welcome at the adopter's expense.<br/>• We Do NOT ship any of our adoptable pets. <br/>• Adoption fees are paid at the time of adoption<br/>•No exchange or request for money is required before adoption.<br/>•No payment plans.<br/><br/>AHRS Former Adopter:<br/>• No adoption fee is required; a donation of choice is expected, encouraged, welcome, and appreciated. <br/><br/>Training is an ongoing process that needs to be worked on daily. New issues and opportunities arise daily that have to be addressed and or rewarded. Continued training is a purity setting them up for success.<br/><br/>Adoption process information and adoption application can be found on our website AdoptAHRescue.org or email us at rescueah@yahoo.com<br/><br/>A minimum tax-deductible suggested adoption fee donation of $300. Non-negotiable. <br/><br/>Updated: 10/30/2024 <br/>Fostered in Kokomo, IN

Meet our sweet-natured boy, Afton!

Afton is a 2.5-year-old retriever shepherd hound blend. He is fully grown and weighs about 55 pounds. He is AMAZING—extremely smart and enjoyable to be around! While he can be a bit stubborn at times (it's a hound thing), this is manageable with some patience. Afton is well-mannered and eager to please. He is pleasantly food-motivated and has a gentle temperament and a beautiful old-soul demeanor. Simply put, he is a good dog—an easy dog, which makes owning him a joyful experience.

Afton would be a great addition to any family. He is friendly, happy-go-lucky, and incredibly sweet! His personality is superb—outgoing and cheerful. Afton enjoys group play, daily pack walks, and meeting new people and dogs. He loves cuddles and is a nurturing companion, always eager to be loved. He trusts everyone and knows no strangers.

Afton is fantastic with dogs of all ages and sizes, as well as with cats. He is active but not hyper, and he’s genuinely happy all the time. Afton w

Meet our sweet-natured boy, Afton!

Afton is a 2.5-year-old retriever shepherd hound blend. He is fully grown and weighs about 55 pounds. He is AMAZING—extremely smart and enjoyable to be around! While he can be a bit stubborn at times (it's a hound thing), this is manageable with some patience. Afton is well-mannered and eager to please. He is pleasantly food-motivated and has a gentle temperament and a beautiful old-soul demeanor. Simply put, he is a good dog—an easy dog, which makes owning him a joyful experience.

Afton would be a great addition to any family. He is friendly, happy-go-lucky, and incredibly sweet! His personality is superb—outgoing and cheerful. Afton enjoys group play, daily pack walks, and meeting new people and dogs. He loves cuddles and is a nurturing companion, always eager to be loved. He trusts everyone and knows no strangers.

Afton is fantastic with dogs of all ages and sizes, as well as with cats. He is active but not hyper, and he’s genuinely happy all the time. Afton would make an extraordinary family dog for an active, affectionate, and outgoing family. His hound-like personality is full of heart! He enjoys staying active and learning new things and is highly motivated by food and praise. Training Afton is fun, though patience is essential.

He’s a simple dog with a big heart, ready to share it with everyone he meets. Afton has a special knack for mak

How To Adopt

Afton was listed as Adoptable by AH Rescue Sanctuary
How can I adopt Afton?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with AH Rescue Sanctuary. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Afton is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to AH Rescue Sanctuary for details on the pet.
When can I meet Afton?
If you've submitted an inquiry, AH Rescue Sanctuary will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Afton, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to AH Rescue Sanctuary, and they'll be happy to help!
AH Rescue Sanctuary's Adoption Policy
Great new!! You’ve decided to add a new furry friend to your family, right? Right! We believe in being upfront and honest about our rescue adoption expectations and standards, as well as our process. Including complete transparency, principles, and honesty to best offer both you and our adoptable animals a chance of a successful adoption. We share all known detailed information about every pet in our care. This helps adopters (you) make an educated, informed decision when it comes to adopting one of ours. We make sure all potential adopters are informed and aware of our adoption policy and each dog/cat/rabbit's personality, daily needs, health and behavior history, any probable long-term concerns, and all known behaviors. We share it all! We hope you will give us the same courtesy, as it is crucial to match our pets with the right Forever Family. What to expect when adopting from AHRS? Besides all of the above, a supportive rescue family. Our adopters become family too. They will never just be a number. We strive and hope we stay involved/in touch, and that you can find in us a friend. We offer lifetime support to all our AHRS animals and adopters. We are always available to answer any questions concerns doubts or a listening ear. We want to get to know all potential adopters as much as they want to get to know the pet they are interested in adopting. So be prepared to complete an adoption application that asks for detailed specific information about you, your family, your home/environment, and day-to-day life. But more importantly, do include detailed information questions about specific needs wanted desires requests do's, and don't when wanting to adopt. This helps us offer other available adoptables you may not be aware of. Basic but crucial information to help best place our adoptable pets and please you. Please ask as many questions as you need to. Be as picky and specific as you need to be. This is what makes our adoptions successful and forever. You should expect a very thorough but simple basic screening. The process takes time being an all-volunteer base program. Vet reference check, meet and greets, answering all questions asked by potential adopters and vice versa. Making the process slow but steady. But more importantly successful. Adoption should never be an impulsive decision. But yes passionate informative and confident. We also offer a trial period, pup dates, and as many meet and greets as needed within reason until we are all on the same page. adoptahrescue.org Animalhrs@gmail.com @AH Rescue &_Sanctuary FB /Instagram

Afton is from AH Rescue Sanctuary

[Fort Wayne, IN]

Our Mission
Hello Indiana! At Animal House Rescue Sanctuary, we're all about providing a safe and loving home for every animal that comes our way. We're here to support them until they're ready to find their forever family. Our main aim is to ensure that each animal is physically, mentally, and emotionally healed and prepared before t...
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