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Retiring dogs
Our retiring adults deserve a couch of their own.
Every dog in our program eventually retires. When they do, they go to a family, not a kennel. If you have ever thought about skipping the puppy stage entirely, this is how.
Why people love them
Everything a puppy will be in two years, available now.
Retiring adults are usually house-trained, crate-trained, past the chewing stage, and completely settled into who they are. You know their size. You know their coat. You know their temperament, because we have lived with them.
They have spent their whole lives inside a home, either ours or a Guardian family's, so they already know what a family sounds like. Most settle in within a week and act like they have always been yours.
For a lot of families, especially retirees, first-time dog owners, and anyone who works during the day, a retiring adult is the better fit. It is just the less obvious one.
What you see is what you get
Full-grown size, finished coat, settled temperament. No guessing.
Health tested
They came through our program, so their testing is on file and we can walk you through it.
Ready to bond
Adult dogs attach fast. Two decades of placements have made us believers.
Being straight with you
Retiring dogs do not come up on a schedule. It depends entirely on which dogs are finishing their time in the program, and there are stretches where none are available at all.
They are also not for everyone. An adult arrives with habits already formed, and it takes a couple of weeks of patience while they work out that your house is the new house. If you want to shape a dog from scratch, get a puppy.
And we are picky about where they go. These dogs gave us their best years. We are not handing them to just anyone.
How placement works
- Join the notify list below so we can reach you
- We contact the list when a dog is retiring
- You and Stacy talk about whether that specific dog fits your home
- Meet the dog in person in Kountze
- Placement fee, spay or neuter status, and vet records confirmed in writing
- They go home with you
Ask Stacy for current placement details. They vary by dog, and we would rather tell you straight than post a number that is wrong by the time you read it.
Notify list
Tell us what you are hoping for.
We will reach out when a retiring dog comes up that might suit your family. No obligation, and we will not spam you.
Boarding questions
What families ask before they book.
How old are your retiring dogs?
It varies by dog. They are adults finishing their time in the program, not seniors. Stacy will tell you the exact age of any specific dog before you meet.
Are they spayed or neutered?
Spay and neuter status is confirmed in writing for each dog before placement. Ask about the specific dog you are considering.
Are they house-trained?
Almost always yes. They have lived in homes their whole lives, either ours or a Guardian family’s. Expect a short adjustment period in a new house regardless.
Do they get along with kids and other pets?
Most do, but it depends on the individual dog. We will tell you honestly what we have seen, and we would rather say "not this one" than make a bad match.
What does it cost?
Placement details vary by dog. Ask Stacy for the current terms for the specific dog you are interested in.
How often do dogs become available?
Irregularly. There is no schedule, and there are stretches with none at all. The notify list is the only reliable way to hear about them.
Can I meet the dog first?
Yes, and you should. Meetings happen at our home in Kountze, by appointment.
Do you ship retiring dogs?
No. Adult placements are picked up in person, so we can meet you and the dog can meet you.
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