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Bon Jovi

Puppy
Male
Medium

Shepherd
Labrador Retriever

About Bon Jovi

Albany, NY

Breed

Shepherd&Labrador RetrieverMix

Physical Traits

Puppy

(less than 1 year)

Male

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Short

Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Special Needs:

Bon Jovi’s Compatibility

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Bon Jovi's Story

**WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF FOSTER HOMES** Homeward Bound Dog Rescue is an all volunteer rescue organization and all our dogs and puppies are in foster homes - we are not a shelter and do NOT have a facility where we house our dogs. For adoption information go to: www.homewardbounddogrescue.com. You must fill out an application online as we do NOT accept applications at our clinics. Say hey to Bon Jovi! He’s 8 months old, weighing in at 33 lbs, and a little bit weird. He’s been in his foster home for 5 months and he really likes it there, but he’s ready to find his forever. To get a few things out of the way, Jovi requires: - a fenced yard - doggy siblings - no kids When you meet Jovi he will be scared of you. You just have to ignore him. With time and patience he will grow to love you. The time might be weeks, not days. He’s gone to another foster 2 times while his foster was on vacation and they’re in agreement - he can be normal inside 4 weeks. The biggest hurdle to earning Jovi’s love is that he can’t do something you want him to do until he trusts you. Crate? He’d love to be in his crate but not if you ask him! Go outside? Not if YOU want him out there! All of this goes away once he’s decided you’re cool - then he is lovely and obedient. But patience is needed in the beginning. The challenge is worth it though because once he loves you he’s simply the best!! Another bonus about him is that his fear does not lead to any aggression to humans or snapping like it would for a lot of dogs. He will let you man handle him for necessary reasons, he just hates every second of it. And he WILL love you despite it. With time. Jovi gets a lot of his bravery in situations from other dogs which is why he must have a sibling (or more!). Unfortunately, his teen years are bringing a touch of sass when meeting new adult dogs. So far he has still befriended all dogs he’s met, it just takes a moment sometimes. Jovi loves to snuggle once he’s comfy, and loves napping on the couch. He gives lots of boops and comes to you for attention. All of this takes time but he’s worth the investment, promise. Lastly, Jovi has the biggest booty and the shortest legs and the most handsome face. All very important when finding someone to put in the work with his…. difficult personality! Our adoption clinics are held one Saturday a month at our facility in Schenectady on John Street, located directly behind Boulevard Bowl (Erie Boulevard) from 10 am to 12 pm (directions are on our website). We require an approved application before we consider anyone for an adoption - so filling out the application is your first step. Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an email invitation to attend an adoption event. Different dogs and puppies go up for adoption EVERY WEEK so please feel free to visit the site and click on the Petfinder link for updates as we are adopting dogs out in between adoption events. Puppies and dogs up to 2 years old are $395. Dogs over 2 years old are $295. 100% of the adoption fees go to help us save more dogs.

How To Adopt

Bon Jovi was listed as Adoptable by Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY

How can I adopt Bon Jovi?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY. 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 Bon Jovi 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 Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY for details on the pet.

When can I meet Bon Jovi?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Bon Jovi, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY, and they'll be happy to help!

Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY's Adoption Policy

Adoption Requirements Process: 1) Fill out an On-Line Adoption application. This should be completed with little or no omissions or incorrect data. Please understand that we cannot process your application if you do not take the time to fill one out properly. Please note that until we review your application and tell you that you are approved to adopt, you cannot adopt one of our dogs - the process does take a little while so it is good start early. For various reasons, we are no longer accepting "hand-apps." Pay particular attention to your references and Veterinarian, including phone numbers. You will need to let your vet know that they can release information to us. We will be calling them. Filling out an on-line application before you come to the Saturday clinic will speed up the process, and will go directly to the HB volunteers who manage applications. Please remember to click the "SUBMIT APPLICATION" button when completed. If you are not within 40 miles of the Albany Airport, please do not apply. This a distance we decided upon and if you disagree with our definition for out-of-the-area, please feel free to look for a dog in your community. 2) Interview: Qualified volunteer (we are all volunteers) interviews you, for numerous reasons. First, we want to find our dogs the best possible homes. Second, we want to match personalities as much as possible. (We really don't want to see adoptions fail). Third, we get a kick out of helping to complete families, and who knows, you might get convinced to become a volunteer as well. We require everyone in the household to be present for the interview process, especially young children. We need to see the interaction between the dog and everyone in the family, and for that reason we NEVER do surprise or gift adoptions. 3) Reference Check: See the first reason for the interview. 4) Home Visit: We will do a home visit if you have animals at home that we feel our dog needs to meet before adoption takes place. Sometimes personalities clash, and somebody does not like someone else. This is especially true if you have cats and we do not know how the dog you wish to adopt will react to cats. We will also do a home visit for any potential adopter who requests it or if we feel there is a situation at home that warrants one. We have replaced the home visit for many of our adopters, by our interview, as we feel it is thorough and tells us what we need to know. 5) Contract: Once you are approved we will meet to handle the paperwork at our Saturday clinic. Once the contract is completed and your adoption fee is paid (cash or check ONLY) your new family member is turned over. We then hand over or mail you copies of everything we have about your new dog (medical records particularly). 6) Follow Ups: You may hear from us!! We will try to send follow up emails to check out how things are going. 7) Also, please send us pictures of your new family member whenever possible. We love to see success stories, so please keep in touch. You are very welcome to come to a later clinic with your new family member and show them off. We also love to get Alumni pictures and stories from the new family to post.

Our Mission

Homeward Bound Dog Rescue is a no-kill, not for profit, dog rescue organization founded in 2004 and staffed entirely by volunteers. We rescue dogs that have been turned over to shelters, surrendered to us, and rescued from puppy mills. All dogs and puppies are placed in foster care to best prepare them for a permanent hom...