Did I catch your eye? Learn more about me by reading my profile below; I just might be your new best friend! Apply on our website ( https://www.healingheartsrescue.org/adopt ) to set up a private meeting or check below for my adoption event schedule.
VRS 8/10/21 PR
About Ernie
Status: Adopted!
Adoption Fee: $395
Species: Dog
Rescue ID: 21-0222
Distinguishing Marks: chip registered
Current Age: 14 Years 9 Months (best estimate)
Housetrained: Yes
Reaction to New People: Friendly
Age: 11 years
Weight: 42.5, but working on it! (ideal weight likely 35ish pounds)
Dog friendly: Yes
Cat friendly: Yes
Kid friendly: Yes, but preferably older kids as I am a food stealer
Potty trained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes, but doesn't need to be crated.
Hi, I'm Ernie! I am just the sweetest, goofiest old man you ever did meet. I may be 11, but don't let that fool you - I still love to play with toys and get the zoomies every now and then. I love going on walks, to the dog park, and even to State parks with my fosters - sniffing everything is my favorite thing to do. The more weight I lose, the more energy I get so I need someone who is willing to commit to helping me continue my diet so I can live more years and spend my golden years happy, active, and healthy. My foster mom has my diet figured out so ask her to ensure that I keep losing weight!
I also love my naps and my snores are the cutest. I sleep through the night and won't wake you up at the crack of dawn (benefits to an old guy who's been around the block once or twice). You may even have to get me out of bed! As an old guy, I will also let you know when I need to go outside by barking at the door, but I also take advantage of being outside whenever you take me out so I will easily adjust to your schedule. I love to be in the room with my people, but I'm not needy and will happily snooze on the couch while you are doing other stuff. I'm not a huge barker, though I do bark every now and then and you will hear my beagle come out, but really, I'm a very quiet boy (other than when I'm quietly snoring), and am very easy to care for.
I am super friendly and love all other dogs. I even love the puppies I have met and wag my tail and want to play with them! I am also not scared of anything as I am so chill so vacuums and thunderstorms don't phase me. I am a little bit of a scoundrel as I'm super smart! I know where foster mom hides the treats and I learned how to break into the treat cupboard so she had to baby(Ernie)-proof it. To keep me on track of losing weight, I shouldn't get too many treats even though I'll tell you I need them!
I'm hilarious and adorable and I bring a smile to my fosters' faces every time I walk in the room. Are you ready to fall in love with my forehead wrinkles and handsome smile? Then please apply for me on our website. I can't wait to meet you!
Adoption Fee: $395
More about Ernie
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Does Good in the Car, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Likes to play with toys, Affectionate, Gentle
Breed and age are often determined on appearance, our own knowledge, veterinarian advice, and/or information from the sending shelters or previous owners. Most of our adoptable dogs were previously stray dogs with little history, we can’t be 100% sure of a dog’s breed mix, and unless there is a specific date of birth listed, we can’t be 100% sure of a dog’s age. Additionally, our assessments of a dog's interactions with other dogs, cats, or children are based on OUR experiences. Your experience may differ.
ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES:
Wellness check
Spay/neuter (puppies adopted with required spay/neuter certificate)
Age appropriate vaccines - rabies and distemper combo
Heartworm test if over 7 months of age
Fecal test and/or deworming for parasites
Microchip
~ Healing Hearts rescue will also provide dental procedures, bloodwork, surgeries, and/or any other additional vet work as needed while dogs are in our care.
~ Adoption fees are non-negotiable and fees are listed on the dog's profile
~ Adoption fees can be paid the following ways with the required sales tax added:
Credit Card via Zeffy
Cash
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