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Banjo

Adult
Male
Large

Bernese Mountain Dog

About Banjo

Plainfield, IL

Breed

Bernese Mountain DogMix

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Male

Large

(61-100 lbs)

Coat: Long

Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)

Behavior

Personality

Affectionate, Gentle, Independent, Friendly, Playful, Smart, A Really Good Boy

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Banjo’s Compatibility

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Banjo's Story

Meet Banjo, a Resilient Survivor Needing a Loving Home Banjo was found wandering the backroads between farmland in Southeast Missouri during freezing temperatures. A testament to his intelligence and determination, he managed to find his way to a foster temporary hold center and safety with Ms. Leslie. Despite efforts to locate his original family through found dog posts and inquiries at the local shelter, no one came forward to claim him. Consequently, Banjo went to the vet where he received vaccinations and was neutered. However, Banjo's journey to health is not yet complete; he was diagnosed as heartworm positive and urgently needs to begin treatment. Banjo is a sociable dog who gets along well with others and is a natural people pleaser at 60 pounds. His striking good looks and friendly demeanor make him an ideal companion. How You Can Help If you are able to open your home to Banjo as a foster, you will be giving him a lifeline and enabling us to start his heartworm treatment. For those interested in adopting, we offer to cover the cost of his medical care. To learn more or to begin the process of fostering or adopting Banjo, please contact us at info@k9ei.dog. Additionally, you can complete an application at http://www.k9ei.dog to start the process. Your support could make all the difference in Banjo’s life, providing him with the chance to thrive and grow in a loving environment. Thank you for considering opening your heart and home to this deserving dog.

Meet Banjo, a Resilient Survivor Needing a Loving Home
Banjo was found wandering the backroads between farmland in Southeast Missouri during freezing temperatures. A testament to his intelligence and determination, he managed to find his way to a foster temporary hold center and safety with Ms. Leslie.

Despite efforts to locate his original family through found dog posts and inquiries at the local shelter, no one came forward to claim him. Consequently, Banjo went to the vet where he received vaccinations and was neutered. However, Banjo's journey to health is not yet complete; he was diagnosed as heartworm positive and urgently needs to begin treatment.

Banjo is a sociable dog who gets along well with others and is a natural people pleaser at 60 pounds. His striking good looks and friendly demeanor make him an ideal companion.

How You Can Help
If you are able to open your home to Banjo as a foster, you will be giving him a lifeline and enabling us to start his heartworm treatment. For thos

How To Adopt

Banjo was listed as ADOPTABLE by K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc.

How can I adopt Banjo?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc.. 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 Banjo 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 K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc. for details on the pet.

When can I meet Banjo?

If you've submitted an inquiry, K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Banjo, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc., and they'll be happy to help!

K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc.'s Adoption Policy

K9 Enrichment Initiative fosters, and adopters must be within 60 miles of our home base in Plainfield, IL. (Exceptions made regarding special needs dogs, the adopter and with the board's consent) How to adopt a dog from the K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc. 1. Complete our online application. https://k9ei.dog/portfolio/apply-now-to-foster-adopt/ 2. Donate $10 towards the processing of your application. The accounts are HTTPS://BIT.LY/K9EI4LIFE or www.venmo.com/K9EI4LIFE If a dog is not placed with you at the time of applying, your application will be held for a year. You can simply email me us applications@k9ei.dog and ask that your application be reviewed for another dog. 3. Your application will be processed, including a vet check, personal reference, and criminal background checks. A telephone interview will be conducted as well as a home visit most commonly with the dog you are interested in adopting. 4. The dog will be introduced into your home for 14 to 21 days, allowing time for adjustment. At the end of that time, if the match is perfect for the family as well as the dog, an adoption contract is signed. This allows the dog to assimilate to the new environment and for the bonding process to begin for both the dog & family. We have a $500 donation fee for dogs under 1 year old with a non-refundable deposit of $250 on puppies under 6 months. $400 for 1-7 years, $300 for 7-10 years, dogs over 10 years will be assigned adoption fee based on health. All dogs are spay/neutered, microchipped, up to date on core vaccinations appropriate to age, and on preventatives. Applicants must be 21 years of age, be financially able to support the dog's everyday needs as well as medical expenses, be physically and mentally capable of caring for the dog. If you do not own your residence, you must provide documented proof from your landlord stating the dog is welcome to live at the residence. Some dogs will require a fenced yard based on their personality and past history. We weigh the needs of the dog carefully and look to place the dog in the best fit possible. Often a dog chooses their family and makes it pretty obvious quickly if they are comfortable or not. All dogs under 1 year of age are required to attend Force Free/Fear Free training with their new adoptive family at their expense as part of the contract. Dogs older than 1 year old who are in need of training based on their past lives will be required to attend training classes. Applicant must have knowledge of the breed of dog they wish to be considered for adding to their family.

Our Mission

“Incapable of deceit, unable to understand the future, the dog lives in the now and expects that we will meet him there.”~Suzanne Clothier Partner with K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc. (K9EI) as we support your family in their search for the right addition to heart and home. Join us on our quest to take the lost, lonely, qui...