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Calvin

Young
Male
Medium

About Calvin

Whittier, CA

Breed

Australian Kelpie&Labrador RetrieverMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Male

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Short

Bicolor, Brown / Chocolate

Behavior

Personality

Friendly, Gentle, Playful, Athletic, Affectionate, Curious, Loves, Smart, Loyal, Funny

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Calvin’s Compatibility

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Calvin's Story

Meet Calvin: This handsome 2-year-old was saved from the brink of euthanasia at the Downey shelter — and now he’s living his second chance to the fullest. Calvin is: - House-trained & crate-trained - Dog-friendly - Smart, loving, and eager to please He’s the perfect mix of playful and chill — he loves a good nap and being part of the family. Calvin has an easygoing nature and has worked on leash reactivity with a trainer. He would benefit from continued training and a family who is patient. Calvin has graduated with flying colors from a one-month board-and-train program where he finessed his leash manners and is ready for his forever home. Ready to give this pup the life he deserves? 👉🏻Apply to adopt at homeboundhounds.org/adopt

Meet Calvin:
This handsome 2-year-old was saved from the brink of euthanasia at the Downey shelter — and now he’s living his second chance to the fullest.

Calvin is:
- House-trained & crate-trained
- Dog-friendly
- Smart, loving, and eager to please

He’s the perfect mix of playful and chill — he loves a good nap and being part of the family. Calvin has an easygoing nature and has worked on leash reactivity with a trainer. He would benefit from continued training and a family who is patient.

Calvin has graduated with flying colors from a one-month board-and-train program where he finessed his leash manners and is ready for his forever home.
Ready to give this pup the life he deserves?

👉🏻Apply to adopt at homeboundhounds.org/adopt

How To Adopt

Calvin was listed as adoptable by Homebound Hounds

How can I adopt Calvin?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Homebound Hounds. 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 Calvin 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 Homebound Hounds for details on the pet.

When can I meet Calvin?

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

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Homebound Hounds, and they'll be happy to help!

Homebound Hounds's Adoption Policy

The adopter must complete the adoption form, which the adoption committee at HH will evaluate. Once approved, a FaceTime appointment or in-person home check will be conducted before the meet and greet with the dog(s). At this point, the adopter will have the option to bring the dog home for a one-week trial period. The adoption can be finalized during the trial period with the contract signature and adoption fee collection.

Our Mission

In 2024, 390,000 dogs were euthanized in California, the highest number in the past five years. (Shelter Animal Counts Database, 2025) Overall, euthanasia is on the rise, which is why we established Homebound Hounds. We are a California-based dog rescue on a mission to save, foster, and find forever homes for at-risk dog...