ADOPTED

HONDO

Our handsome Hondo has experienced a very sad state of affairs. He was purchased as a holiday gift ten years ago, and life was good...until one day it wasn't. Hondo's owner ran into some bum luck, and without much explanation, dumped him, and his lifelong housemate, Houdini, into a high risk kill shelter. Just when it was his time to enjoy his golden years in a loving home, Hondo had to face the hostile and precarious circumstances of NYC ACC. Owner surrendered dogs only have 48 hours to wow shelter staff, who may put them on the adoption track, or network them to Rescue groups.

Hondo was nervous and unsure in the shelter, and was passed over for adoption because too few folks are willing to open their hearts to an older dog, despite the considerable benefits of having a mellow companion, who is well past the puppy mayhem stage.

Hondo has a calm nature. The shelter experience left him befuddled, but still craving human connection. He came to us with a shy, slightly skittish demeanor that suggested years of sheltered living. Hondo reportedly lived with four adults, and his housemate, Houdini, but still seems slightly surprised by new faces and places. Houdini has been adopted and is doing well, and now it's Hondo's turn.

Hondo could do well in an apartment lifestyle, and, as an older dog, he can be trusted home alone during the work day. He is a pretty good all-around companion dog, and needs to be in an environment where his golden years will be spent as the light of someone's life, rather than considered an afterthought.

Hondo had not had much obedience training, but he has quickly mastered the basics. He has good house manners, and is house trained and crate trained. Adopters should expect to troubleshoot the occasional accident that will inevitably occur during his transition to a new home.