Hera Rhodesian Ridgeback Fairfax Station, VA

In an effort to save more lives, HT is allowing expedited adoptions for certain animals if applicants bring required paperwork. You can bring your new family member home more quickly by bringing your current pets' vet records, a copy of your lease or landlord letter stating you are permitted to have pets, and photos of your home. Help us help you adopt more quickly!

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to htarmiranda@gmail.com.

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/

Majestic Hera is a stunning dog. She looks and behaves like a pure Rhodesian Ridgeback. She's very affectionate with and devoted to her foster family. She's extremely well trained and is house broken. She sits, stays and walks nicely on a leash. She's fine with strangers and strange dogs she passes while on a walk. This is a dog who loves HER people. She's cautious with strangers who come into her home, occasionally growling at them. But when the people she trusts make the introductions, the stranger gives her lots of treats, and lets her guide the interactions she warms up. Still, she's not a dog who likes to "horse around" with just anyone, only those she really trusts. She's good with older children, but since she resource guards toys it wouldn't be wise to place her in a home with young children. She accepts the other dogs in her foster home but isn't that interested in them. She's too interested in the family's cats, so she needs to be placed in a cat free home. She especially enjoys going on walks. While she never seems to get tired, she's not demanding of our attention. Hera's puppies have all been adopted so she's ready now for her own home. Visit Hera's foster mom's blog https://mommydogrescue.wordpress.com/ .

Breed Estimate: Rhodesian Ridgeback

Gender: Female

Approximate weight: 70 lbs

Approximate age: 3 years

Location: Foster home

Coat Type: short

The adoption fee for this dog is $325. This fee INCLUDES spay and and microchip. If the animal you are adopting is not already spayed/neutered, you will be required to sign a contract legally obligating you to have the animal altered. Please contact your HT rep to learn about exclusive low-cost spay/neuter options made available only to HT adopters!

Every adopted Homeward Trails animal comes with 30 days of free pet health insurance. We are proud to partner with the following veterinarians who offer a free first exam for your animal, exclusively for HT adopters: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Sunshine Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care

Finally, be sure to ask us about getting a free 30-minute phone consult with a professional dog trainer within the first 30 days of adopting - just for HT adopters. Start your new dog out on the right foot with this valuable, expert advice and guidance FREE!

You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like way stations between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please check out our information about fostering by visiting http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program/