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 means 'beautiful' in Latin and this girl certainly is! She was abandoned by an irresponsible breeder at 5 weeks old and nursed back to health in her foster home. She doesn't look like a typical Sheltie because she is the result of a merle-merle breeding which causes sight and hearing defects in the puppies. Callie has a very slight vision impairment (just can't see fast moving things) but has most to all of her hearing. She is pretty much a normal pup in every way! She is very petite with a sweet and dainty personality. She loves to play, loves to snuggle, loves to chew on toys, and occasionally loves to get into mischief. Callie's real passion is snuggling with her people. She is very affectionate and loves to be held and cuddled! She has been raised with other pets and gets along well with all. She does require a fenced yard and a home with no small children. 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 special puppy in many ways. She was abandoned by an irresponsible breeder at 5 weeks old and nursed back to health in her foster home. She doesn't look like a typical Sheltie because she is the result of a merle-merle breeding which causes sight and hearing defects in the puppies. Cecelia is totally deaf and partially blind. Now this is where most people stop reading her bio and pass her by just because she has special needs. Well, let us be the first to say that she is amazing and unless we had told you was deaf and has vision issues, you wouldn't be able to tell! She loves to play with her siblings, loves to snuggle, and thinks that being around her people is the best thing ever. She has a very loving personality, and will come right up to you when you come to see her. She is incredibly smart as she is already papertrained, crates well, and gets along perfectly with other pets. She knows that she will get passed by because she is not 'normal' but the person who sees her for the fabulous puppy she is and takes her home will be repaid a thousand times over. She does require a fenced yard and a home with no small children. 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 young Sheltie puppy who was abandoned by an irresponsible breeder at 5 weeks old and nursed back to health in her foster home. She doesn't look like a typical Sheltie because she is the result of a merle-merle breeding which causes sight and hearing defects in the puppies. Shayla has most of her hearing but is almost totally blind. In fact, her name means 'the blind one.' However you couldn't tell when you are watching her play with her siblings! She can outrun them all and pounce and tackle them just like any normal pup! She is amazingly smart and has learned the layout of the house already so doesn't even walk into things anymore. If you didn't know that she was blind, you wouldn't be able to tell! Shayla loves to snuggle and can sure find her way into your lap with no problems. She is already paper trained, crates well, and loves the other pets. She does require a fenced yard and a home with no small children. 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
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 the perfect name for this pretty gal. Meaning 'white, without color' or 'friend' she fits it to a tee. Wynn was abandoned by an irresponsible breeder at 5 weeks old and nursed back to health in her foster home. She doesn't look like a typical Sheltie because she is the result of a merle-merle breeding which causes sight and hearing defects in the puppies. Because of this, Wynn is completely deaf, and has slight vision impairment. You can hardly tell though! She is typical sheltie pup all around. Wynn is a high energy little girl who would love an active home where she is the center of attention. She loves to run and play with any toy she can get her paws on. She loves the other dogs and spends hours running and playing with her foster brothers and sisters. She is also incredibly smart and is already papertrained and crates well. Unless you knew she was deaf, it would be near impossible to tell! She does require a fenced yard and a home with no small children. 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.