Name: Asher
Breed: Presa Canario
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
Description: Asher is a big baby and has charmed the socks off his foster mom... not really, he'd probably eat them if she left them on the floor, but he is charisma and personality plus! Mastiff lovers will adore him - clumsy, drooly always happy guy that he is! He is NOT a good watchdog, he is too friendly. Asher requires a home with large dog experience, a home owner due to his breed (in other words, no renters), and a large yard or daily committed exercise. He is living, loving proof that these enormous beasts are gentle giants, but his adopters need to continue to educate the public that like Pit Bulls, these are amazing dogs with poorly earned reputations. Obedience classes and continued socialization (he is really into making new friends!) are strongly encouraged. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors only. This dog has been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and tested for heartworm and lyme disease. You can email shaspring@netzero.net with questions or for a pre-adoption questionnaire.

UPDATE: Sad update on sweet Asher--- we knew his gentle laziness was too good to be true. Sadly, he was diagnosed with a seizure disorder, managed with medication. Here is what his foster mom has to say about him... He was brought to the vet today and they couldn't figure out what causes them so he has Idiopathic Epilepsy and will need to be on Phenobarbital (a fairly inexpensive drug) for the rest of his life. Aside from that, he is WONDERFUL!! We fell in love with him almost instantly here. He let the kids hang all over him, pull on him and grab his cheeks and tail with zero problems. He follows us around like a shadow and will need someone who's home more often then not. He's very lazy, quiet outside of the crate, walks nice on the leash, doesnt run away already (keeping him supervised though), seems to love the kids, is fine with everyone, just doesn't like when people (especially men) wear hats or their hoods up. He appears to be housetrained other then the accident he had right after his second seizure last night. I don't know if he will be attending any of the pet adoptions because the vet thinks it's stress that sets him off, but we'll see. He is pretty slow moving and may have some brain damage from having previous seizures and not being treated. He does have temporary blindness right after them and needs to be guided to find things. He doesn't know how to go up and down the house stairs but will go up and down the big ones outside of both of the doors here. So, if you have a medically experienced home willing to take on the world's best dog with seizures, please consider Asher.

Name: Bailey (I'm on HB's Top 5 List for "Best Treasures often Overlooked")
Breed: Basset Hound / Beagle Cross
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Description: (To be sung to the tune of "Raindrops on Roses"). "Milkbones and rawhides and lots of kid kisses/ People and walks and soft beds to sleep in/ These are a few of my favorite things!" Okay so I can't carry a tune but none of the volunteers who sing it with me here can either...I'm deaf, what's their excuse! Yep, that's right, I can't hear a thing. For the longest time I thought the world was totally silent and didn't understand why everyone's mouths moved so much (I mean what was the purpose!). Actually for a while even, everyone here just thought I was stubborn. Nope...I'm actually quite the people pleaser and I love to get treats since I know it means I was a good girl. I've actually been such a good girl in rescue I've had too many treats and have gotten pudgy...okay, I've gotten very fat but I'm a little sensitive about it. I'm on a diet and love to go for walks so I'm working the weight off but it's taking some time. I don't want to be one of those anorexic model dogs anyways (like the greyhounds...how silly do they look?) Caring for and training a deaf dog isn't as hard as most people think...its like sign language! I'm very treat motivated so I'm not hard to teach when you have a treat in hand. Here's a great site that talks all about deaf dogs like me http://www.deafdogs.org/training. I am the life of the party and sure don't let my deafness slow me down. I adore kids of all ages and dogs. I view cats as squeaky toys that run so I must live in a cat-free environment. I love to go for walks but overall I'm more of a mellow dog (hence why I've gotten chubby). I do require a fenced yard or at the very least someone committed to using a leash/tie-out outside since I am deaf and can't hear to be called back. I'm housetrained, cratetrained, and very well-mannered inside. I love to "sing" in the crate at times so I probably shouldn't go to a home with shared walls but otherwise I know how to keep a quiet mouth. I'm about 4-5 years old and should weigh 40 lbs at my ideal weight. If you'd like a singing buddy who doesn't mind how badly you flunked out of choir, I'm your girl! You can email my current singing partner Jackie at jackiesinger@comcast.net. She can also send you a pre-adoption questionnaire. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors only. This dog has been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and tested for heartworm/lyme disease.

Name: Callie
Breed: Sheltie
Age: Puppy
Gender: Female
Description: Callie is a purebred Sheltie pup, and like her siblings who share her condition, she was abandoned by a breeder at 5 weeks old (the breeder sold the 'normal' pups). When they came into rescue, they were malnourished and in rough shape but thanks to some fluids, antibiotics, nutritional supplements, and some good old TLC by their knowledgeable and patient foster mom, they look and feel great. Like her siblings, Callie suffers from 'Lethal White Syndrome,' and is the smallest of her siblings. She is very petite with a sweet and dainty personality. Callie, which is Latin for 'Beautiful,' has some vision, which seems improve in well-lit areas and she is able to follow slow moving objects. She has partial hearing. She is extremely sweet and loves to cuddle and be held. Because of her hearing/vision impairments, we recommend she go to a home with a securely fenced yard and without young children. She is still too young to be adopted, but will be available soon. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors only. You can email Linzy at rc_lg@live.com with questions. She can also send you a pre-adoption questionnaire.

What is Lethal White Syndrome? Lethal White Syndrome, also know as 'Double Merle,' or 'Homozygous Merle/White,' occurs when a certain color, a merle, is bred to another merle. This merle-to-merle breeding often results in defects in puppies. Pups may show signs of deafness, blindness, or a combination of the two. However, some pups possessing the homozygous gene can see and hear. The defects can vary from minor vision and hearing loss to complete deafness and blindness. Double merles can also be born without eyes, or eyes that have failed to develop properly. These pups are almost always predominantly white. For information on how to train and care for a Double Merle pup, go to http://triangleshelties.com/content/doubles

Are You Ready for a Puppy? Before you consider adopting a puppy, please keep in mind that puppies are a lot of work! You'll need to thoroughly puppy proof your house, bring him/her to puppy obedience classes, and socialize him/her with all sorts of people, places, & animals. The more time and energy you 'put into' a pup, the happier you'll be as they get older. Socializing: We can't emphasize enough just how crucial it will be to socialize your pup from the moment you adopt him/her. You'll need to expose your puppy to the world s/he'll be expected to live in as an adult. This means socializing him/her to all sorts of people (be sure your pup meets people from different ethnicities, as well as different clothing styles, particularly people wearing hats), places, dogs, noises, sights, situations, etc. Ideally, your pup will need to get introduced to 100 people (who aren't part of your immediate family) and 100 other dogs before s/he turns 18 weeks old. S/he will have met plenty of people/dogs during his/her stay at Homeward Bound but you'll still need to work on socializing your pup every day. If you want to adopt pup older than that, fear not! You can still socialize your pup. Start right away and proceed just as you would with a younger pup. Housetraining: Up until 4-5 months of age, their bladders cannot physically "hold it" for more than a few hours at a time. Generally a puppy can "hold it" 1 hour more than a pup's age in months. For instance, a 2-month-old puppy should be able to hold his/her bladder for 3 hours while a 5-month-old pup can hold it for 6 hours. Of course, some puppies can hold it longer while others cannot. Small breed dogs, for instance, take considerably longer to housetrain. Young children: Young puppies are generally not good matches for children under the age of 6 because all puppies nip when they play and have very sharp teeth. Pups 4 months and older should be fine with the wee ones though, so long as you know in advance that pups at this age are still going through the oral stage and like to mouth things, will nip on hands at first when playing, need a lot of attention, and are very bouncy. Chewing: All puppies chew (often until they are a year old), so make sure you buy plenty of doggie toys, bones, kongs, and have a great sense of humor! If taking care of a puppy sounds overwhelming to you, consider adopting an older pooch — they are often much, much easier and just as sweet! Our Things to Consider Before Adopting page can also help you decide whether a puppy or adult dog works best for you.

Name: Cecelia
Breed: Sheltie
Age: Puppy
Gender: Female
Description: Cecelia is a purebred Sheltie pup, and like her siblings who share her condition, she was abandoned by a breeder at 5 weeks old (the breeder sold the 'normal' pups). When they came into rescue, they were malnourished and in rough shape but thanks to some fluids, antibiotics, nutritional supplements, and some good old TLC by their knowledgeable and patient foster mom, they look and feel great. Like her siblings, Cecelia (a.k.a. Cici) suffers from 'Lethal White Syndrome,' and is completely deaf and has partial vision. Cici, which is Latin for 'Blind,' does seem to be able to see some large objects that are close to her and some shadows. Cici is an outgoing little girl who loves playing with her siblings and toys. She has a very loving personality, and will come right up to you when you come to see her. Because of her hearing/vision impairments, we recommend she go to a home with a securely fenced yard and without young children. She is still too young to be adopted, but will be available soon. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors only. You can email Linzy at rc_lg@live.com with questions. She can also send you a pre-adoption questionnaire.

What is Lethal White Syndrome? Lethal White Syndrome, also know as 'Double Merle,' or 'Homozygous Merle/White,' occurs when a certain color, a merle, is bred to another merle. This merle-to-merle breeding often results in defects in puppies. Pups may show signs of deafness, blindness, or a combination of the two. However, some pups possessing the homozygous gene can see and hear. The defects can vary from minor vision and hearing loss to complete deafness and blindness. Double merles can also be born without eyes, or eyes that have failed to develop properly. These pups are almost always predominantly white. For information on how to train and care for a Double Merle pup, go to http://triangleshelties.com/content/doubles

Are You Ready for a Puppy? Before you consider adopting a puppy, please keep in mind that puppies are a lot of work! You'll need to thoroughly puppy proof your house, bring him/her to puppy obedience classes, and socialize him/her with all sorts of people, places, & animals. The more time and energy you 'put into' a pup, the happier you'll be as they get older. Socializing: We can't emphasize enough just how crucial it will be to socialize your pup from the moment you adopt him/her. You'll need to expose your puppy to the world s/he'll be expected to live in as an adult. This means socializing him/her to all sorts of people (be sure your pup meets people from different ethnicities, as well as different clothing styles, particularly people wearing hats), places, dogs, noises, sights, situations, etc. Ideally, your pup will need to get introduced to 100 people (who aren't part of your immediate family) and 100 other dogs before s/he turns 18 weeks old. S/he will have met plenty of people/dogs during his/her stay at Homeward Bound but you'll still need to work on socializing your pup every day. If you want to adopt pup older than that, fear not! You can still socialize your pup. Start right away and proceed just as you would with a younger pup. Housetraining: Up until 4-5 months of age, their bladders cannot physically "hold it" for more than a few hours at a time. Generally a puppy can "hold it" 1 hour more than a pup's age in months. For instance, a 2-month-old puppy should be able to hold his/her bladder for 3 hours while a 5-month-old pup can hold it for 6 hours. Of course, some puppies can hold it longer while others cannot. Small breed dogs, for instance, take considerably longer to housetrain. Young children: Young puppies are generally not good matches for children under the age of 6 because all puppies nip when they play and have very sharp teeth. Pups 4 months and older should be fine with the wee ones though, so long as you know in advance that pups at this age are still going through the oral stage and like to mouth things, will nip on hands at first when playing, need a lot of attention, and are very bouncy. Chewing: All puppies chew (often until they are a year old), so make sure you buy plenty of doggie toys, bones, kongs, and have a great sense of humor! If taking care of a puppy sounds overwhelming to you, consider adopting an older pooch — they are often much, much easier and just as sweet! Our Things to Consider Before Adopting page can also help you decide whether a puppy or adult dog works best for you.

Name: Marmaduke
Breed: Pointer
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
Description: Marmaduke is a 2-year-old purebred Pointer. He was born 6/29/06 and weighs around 70 pounds. He has very cool caramel markings, with ice blue eyes. He was born with Pointer genetic deafness. We are finding that Duke does have some hearing in certain ranges, and will respond to higher pitched voices and sounds. Duke does not care that he is deaf, and is a happy, playful guy. Duke is housetrained and gets along well with other dogs. He is fine with the family cat, and loves kids. He likes to be hugged and loved on. Duke enjoys laying on the sofa and watching TV. He will ask for the TV to be turned on! Duke likes to go for walks and rides in the car. He has a good time pulling his 11-year-old foster momma around on her Heely's. Duke even went ice skating and tried to pull his momma around the ice. He wasn't too sure about that ice though, and thought the warming house was a much better place to be. Duke will "sing" for a treat, or if you have something tasty looking for a snack. He knows several signs for No, Come, Kennel, Outside, and Go. He is working on the sign for Sit, and is getting the idea with the help of a cookie! Duke does need a home with a fenced yard, or someone to walk him daily. With his low hearing, he could too easily get in the street and not hear a car coming. He is not a candidate for an invisible fence, as he cannot hear the warning tone. Duke is a special guy, and will make someone a wonderful family friend. For obvious reasons, he must live indoors only. This dog has been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and tested for heartworm and lyme disease. If you have questions or wish for an application, please email Katie at kadams4545@hotmail.com. This is not a Homeward Bound dog but we are happy to courtesy post his bio in hopes of finding him a good home soon.

Name: Ollie
Breed: Cocker Spaniel Cross
Age: Mature Adult
Gender: Male
Description: Ollie is a mature adult Cocker Spaniel mix, a handsome fellow with a recently bobbed tail due to an unfortunate run in with a car during his "stray days." This boy is ideal for a retired person who wants a constant companion, although he is wonderfully trained to be left for the workday as well. Perfectly housetrained and loves his walks, and learning to play with the other dogs now, Ollie is seeking an adult home who wants a quieter, affectionate companion. He is on lifelong pain meds for arthritis in his spine due to the car hitting him. The medications manage the pain very well and it costs about $50/month. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors only. This dog has been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and tested for heartworm and lyme disease. If you have questions and/or would like an application, please email Cate at ckrose23@hotmail.com.

Name: Rocket Dog
Breed: Collie / Sheltie Cross
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Description: Rocket Dog is a 3-4 year old Collie/Sheltie? mix. She weighs around 50 pounds and is solidly housetrained. She was rescued from a person who was making her and 28 other dogs live in a horse trailer. Her foster mom gained her trust with lots of time, patience and treats and her new home will need to do the same. She is not a dog that will immediately trust a new person and who can blame her!? The last time she trusted a person to care for her, she ended up living outside in a horse trailer! She is comfortable in her foster home, but is very shy around men, visitors and children. When scared or shy, she will try to hide, but never growl or bite. She gets along well with other dogs and ignores cats. She won't play with other dogs, but lives in a home beautifully with other pets. Because of her shy and scared nature, she would do best in a physically fenced yard or in a home that is dedicated to making sure she is always let out on a leash. She will be very shy and scared at first in her new home and if she were to slip out of the house unleashed, she would probably be very hard to catch. You may email Tina at gerardte@hotmail.com for more information. She can also send you a pre-adoption questionnaire. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors only, absolutely no exceptions. This dog has been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and tested for heartworm/lyme disease.

UPDATE: Rocket is on the special needs page because she will need a quieter, adult home that is willing to work with her to overcome her shyness. She recently finished an obedience class and this really helped her to socialize and gain some confidence. Rocket would do wonderfully in a home that would enjoy taking her to more classes and places, where she could work on socializing and gaining self confidence. Rocket will not be attending adoptions but her foster mom can meet with approved applicants.

Name: Shayla
Breed: Sheltie
Age: Puppy
Gender: Female
Description: Shayla is a purebred Sheltie pup, and like her siblings who share her condition, she was abandoned by a breeder at 5 weeks old (the breeder sold the 'normal' pups). When they came into rescue, they were malnourished and in rough shape but thanks to some fluids, antibiotics, nutritional supplements, and some good old TLC by their knowledgeable and patient foster mom, they look and feel great. Like her siblings, Shayla suffers from 'Lethal White Syndrome,' and is most likely completely blind though has partial hearing. Shayla, which is Irish for 'The Blind One,' is a beautiful little girl who always wants to be in your lap. Although she cannot see much, she makes her way around pretty well, and can hold her own when it comes to play times with her siblings. She is on the quiet side, and would be completely happy lying in bed with you all day long (of course with a few breaks for play time in between). Because of her hearing/vision impairments, we recommend she go to a home with a securely fenced yard and without young children. She is still too young to be adopted, but will be available soon. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors only. You can email Linzy at rc_lg@live.com with questions. She can also send you a pre-adoption questionnaire.

What is Lethal White Syndrome? Lethal White Syndrome, also know as 'Double Merle,' or 'Homozygous Merle/White,' occurs when a certain color, a merle, is bred to another merle. This merle-to-merle breeding often results in defects in puppies. Pups may show signs of deafness, blindness, or a combination of the two. However, some pups possessing the homozygous gene can see and hear. The defects can vary from minor vision and hearing loss to complete deafness and blindness. Double merles can also be born without eyes, or eyes that have failed to develop properly. These pups are almost always predominantly white. For information on how to train and care for a Double Merle pup, go to http://triangleshelties.com/content/doubles

Are You Ready for a Puppy? Before you consider adopting a puppy, please keep in mind that puppies are a lot of work! You'll need to thoroughly puppy proof your house, bring him/her to puppy obedience classes, and socialize him/her with all sorts of people, places, & animals. The more time and energy you 'put into' a pup, the happier you'll be as they get older. Socializing: We can't emphasize enough just how crucial it will be to socialize your pup from the moment you adopt him/her. You'll need to expose your puppy to the world s/he'll be expected to live in as an adult. This means socializing him/her to all sorts of people (be sure your pup meets people from different ethnicities, as well as different clothing styles, particularly people wearing hats), places, dogs, noises, sights, situations, etc. Ideally, your pup will need to get introduced to 100 people (who aren't part of your immediate family) and 100 other dogs before s/he turns 18 weeks old. S/he will have met plenty of people/dogs during his/her stay at Homeward Bound but you'll still need to work on socializing your pup every day. If you want to adopt pup older than that, fear not! You can still socialize your pup. Start right away and proceed just as you would with a younger pup. Housetraining: Up until 4-5 months of age, their bladders cannot physically "hold it" for more than a few hours at a time. Generally a puppy can "hold it" 1 hour more than a pup's age in months. For instance, a 2-month-old puppy should be able to hold his/her bladder for 3 hours while a 5-month-old pup can hold it for 6 hours. Of course, some puppies can hold it longer while others cannot. Small breed dogs, for instance, take considerably longer to housetrain. Young children: Young puppies are generally not good matches for children under the age of 6 because all puppies nip when they play and have very sharp teeth. Pups 4 months and older should be fine with the wee ones though, so long as you know in advance that pups at this age are still going through the oral stage and like to mouth things, will nip on hands at first when playing, need a lot of attention, and are very bouncy. Chewing: All puppies chew (often until they are a year old), so make sure you buy plenty of doggie toys, bones, kongs, and have a great sense of humor! If taking care of a puppy sounds overwhelming to you, consider adopting an older pooch — they are often much, much easier and just as sweet! Our Things to Consider Before Adopting page can also help you decide whether a puppy or adult dog works best for you.

Name: Whispers (I'm on HB's Top 5 List for "Best Dogs who have Been Patiently Waiting for a Home")
Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Description: Whispers may look like a tough dog on the outside but on the inside she is a big marshmallow of a girl, always ready to plant herself in her foster mom's lap for some love and attention! She is everything a good Pit Bull should be: loving, gentle, smart, and very happy! She is shy with people at first but once you get to know her, she is a constant shadow and always willing to offer a kiss. Whispers is in the special needs section because she is deaf. Caring for a deaf dog isn't as hard as you might think! One of the best resources for caring for deaf dogs is www.deafdogs.org/ training/#intro. She currently does not know any hand signals but is treat motivated and eager to please, so should learn in a snap. Training is also a terrific and very rewarding bonding experience for both the owner and the dog. Because she is deaf, she should go to a physically fenced yard to keep her safe. She is fine with cats (though wants to play) and good with older kids who understand how easy it is to startle a deaf dog. Whispers is fairly mellow for a young dog of her breed and age but still loves her daily walks/jogs and has even tried her hand at rollerblading and loved it! She is housetrained, cratetrained, and well-behaved in the house. You can email Sherri at sweeperjunkies@comcast.net for more information. She can also send you a pre-adoption questionnaire. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors only. This dog has been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and tested for heartworm and lyme disease.

Name: Wynn
Breed: Sheltie
Age: Puppy
Gender: Female
Description: Wynn is a purebred Sheltie pup, and like her siblings who share her condition, she was abandoned by a breeder at 5 weeks old (the breeder sold the 'normal' pups). When they came into rescue, they were malnourished and in rough shape but thanks to some fluids, antibiotics, nutritional supplements, and some good old TLC by their knowledgeable and patient foster mom, they look and feel great. Like her siblings, Wynn suffers from "Lethal White Syndrome" (see below). Because of this, Wynn is completely deaf, and has slight vision impairment. Wynn, which is English for "friend," and Welsh for "fair, white, and without color," (which she is) has around 80-85% of her vision, and is a typical Sheltie all around. Wynn is a high energy little girl who would love an active home (i.e. daily walks and play time) where she is the center of attention. She loves to run and play with any toy she can get her paws on. She is extremely smart and has extreme enthusiasm about life. Because of Wynn's hearing/vision impairments, we recommend she go to a home with a securely fenced yard and without young children. She is still too young to be adopted, but will be available soon. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors only. You can email Linzy at rc_lg@live.com with questions. She can also send you a pre-adoption questionnaire.

What is Lethal White Syndrome? Lethal White Syndrome, also know as 'Double Merle,' or 'Homozygous Merle/White,' occurs when a certain color, a merle, is bred to another merle. This merle-to-merle breeding often results in defects in puppies. Pups may show signs of deafness, blindness, or a combination of the two. However, some pups possessing the homozygous gene can see and hear. The defects can vary from minor vision and hearing loss to complete deafness and blindness. Double merles can also be born without eyes, or eyes that have failed to develop properly. These pups are almost always predominantly white. For information on how to train and care for a Double Merle pup, go to http://triangleshelties.com/content/doubles

Are You Ready for a Puppy? Before you consider adopting a puppy, please keep in mind that puppies are a lot of work! You'll need to thoroughly puppy proof your house, bring him/her to puppy obedience classes, and socialize him/her with all sorts of people, places, & animals. The more time and energy you 'put into' a pup, the happier you'll be as they get older. Socializing: We can't emphasize enough just how crucial it will be to socialize your pup from the moment you adopt him/her. You'll need to expose your puppy to the world s/he'll be expected to live in as an adult. This means socializing him/her to all sorts of people (be sure your pup meets people from different ethnicities, as well as different clothing styles, particularly people wearing hats), places, dogs, noises, sights, situations, etc. Ideally, your pup will need to get introduced to 100 people (who aren't part of your immediate family) and 100 other dogs before s/he turns 18 weeks old. S/he will have met plenty of people/dogs during his/her stay at Homeward Bound but you'll still need to work on socializing your pup every day. If you want to adopt pup older than that, fear not! You can still socialize your pup. Start right away and proceed just as you would with a younger pup. Housetraining: Up until 4-5 months of age, their bladders cannot physically "hold it" for more than a few hours at a time. Generally a puppy can "hold it" 1 hour more than a pup's age in months. For instance, a 2-month-old puppy should be able to hold his/her bladder for 3 hours while a 5-month-old pup can hold it for 6 hours. Of course, some puppies can hold it longer while others cannot. Small breed dogs, for instance, take considerably longer to housetrain. Young children: Young puppies are generally not good matches for children under the age of 6 because all puppies nip when they play and have very sharp teeth. Pups 4 months and older should be fine with the wee ones though, so long as you know in advance that pups at this age are still going through the oral stage and like to mouth things, will nip on hands at first when playing, need a lot of attention, and are very bouncy. Chewing: All puppies chew (often until they are a year old), so make sure you buy plenty of doggie toys, bones, kongs, and have a great sense of humor! If taking care of a puppy sounds overwhelming to you, consider adopting an older pooch — they are often much, much easier and just as sweet! Our Things to Consider Before Adopting page can also help you decide whether a puppy or adult dog works best for you.