Rooster English Coonhound Northville, MI

Good With Kids: Not kid tested but older kids should be fine.
Good With Other Dogs: Yes!
Good With Cats: Unknown
House Trained: Working on it
Crate Trained: Working on it
Walks Nicely On A Leash: Needs some work
Knows Basic Commands: Some
Energy Level (Couch Potato, Moderate or High): Medium
Special Needs: None

Arrival story: Discovered living in and near an abandoned, burned-out home in Detroit it took great teamwork to pull off this rescue. Rooster was saved along with 3 other dogs.

Approximate age / Weight: 1-2 years old / 60 lbs.

Personality: There is no way you can be in Rooster’s presence and not have a smile on your face. He is just a friendly, outgoing chap who is a joy to be around. He loves other dogs and hasn’t met a person he doesn’t like. Rooster is affectionate and so gentle when he takes treats from your hands. He is food motivated, and while people generally think that hounds are hard to train, he does know sit and leave it commands and is trying hard to contain his exuberance and keep all four paws on the floor.

Rooster is a good boy on car rides and at the vet’s office. He is rarely without a smile on his face and everyone who meets this boy just adores him!

We have Rooster listed as an English Coonhound. It is entirely possible that he is a purebred.

Forever home: Rooster would enjoy a home with an active family. We have not seen him interact with children, but he has a very gentle personality. He may not be aware of his own size so we think he would do well with older children just fine. Ideally, Rooster would enjoy another dog in his family, too.

Contact: Please contact wtdr2008@yahoo.com if you’re interested in adopting Rooster!

Pre-Adoption Application: To be considered for a dog, it is best to submit a pre-adoption application. The Pre-Adoption Application can be downloaded from our website - http://www.waggintailsdogrescue.org/adoptionprocess.html. Just complete the application and email it back to wtdr2008@yahoo.com
Waggin' Tails Adoption Information: Waggin' Tails Dog Rescue has a standard adoption fee of $225 for adult dogs. Different adoption fees apply for older dogs, small breeds and puppies - $125 for senior dogs, $275 for small breed dogs and $250 for puppies, plus a $50 deposit which is returned upon proof of spay/neuter at six months of age. Our adoption process includes an application, vet reference checks, and a home visit.
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