Currently Available Career Change Dogs
*Please note: Career Change Dogs can NEVER be used as service dogs in any working capacity*
Dolton
Dolton is a beautiful three year old Golden Retriever. He’s a super smart boy who adores being around people, playing with his favorite toys, running through tunnels, playing tug, and learning new things! Dolton has a great nose and especially loves doing puzzles and snuffle mats. He seriously enjoys obedience, agility training, and would be a great dog for someone who’s looking for a smart, driven, and eager companion. Dolton has lots of energy and loves to play, but sometimes likes to play on the rougher side, so a family with older kids or adults would be ideal for him. Dolton is very picky about his canine friends, so he would do best as the only dog in the home.
Riker
Introducing Riker, an eight year old English Labrador Retriever. If you’re looking for a compact-sized, loyal, and easy-going companion, Riker is the perfect guy! While more on the relaxed side, Riker does enjoy playing too- especially if it’s soccer, but is happy to go for a walk or hang out on the couch with you as well. Riker lives for his enrichment- Kongs, lickmats, and treat balls are the way to his heart. He’s sweet, has impeccable manners, and loves hanging out with his favorite people. Riker gets along wonderfully with other dogs and is always happy to tag along with whatever it is you’re doing. Riker would do great with just about any family.
Leland
Meet Leland! A five year old red Labrador Retriever. Leland is sweet, smart, and handsome! Leland enjoys playing with other dogs, but loves playing fetch more than anything else. Because of his high energy, Leland would thrive with an active family and would make a wonderful running partner! Other than playing with his favorite toys, Leland has an excellent nose and can sniff out a scent from a mile away. He has tons of potential to be your next nose-work companion. Leland would do best in a family with older kids and would prefer a home without cats or small animals.
Kevin
Kevin is a sweet boy that loves to play and snuggle. Kevin is large puppy that is going to continue to grow. His date of birth is 12/02/23. He will be a large adult dog. He was career changed due to mild dysplasia in his elbows. He is on a joint supplement and will need to be kept on one for life. Keeping Kevin at his goal weight and exercising him regularly with walking, jogging, etc. will help ensure longevity of those joints. Kevin will need to be an only pet as he does not like to share his food with other animals. Humans can touch his food, take his food, and eat his food (if you really wanted to). He plays with most other dogs very well and he really could care less about cats (minus the food issue). He is a fast learner and very smart. He knows all his basic cues/manners and he walks nicely on a leash.
Kevin would do good with older children. Because of his size and energy level, he will be too much for small children. He might accidentally knock them over or hit them with his very strong tail. As a career change, he can no longer be in our prison program with a human all day. Therefore, he must be here on campus in a kennel. Kevin has very bad kennel anxiety. He is miserable being in a kennel. We are doing everything we can to help alleviate some of that stress. Kevin needs a family soon. Be prepared. Meeting Kevin means that you will fall in love with him. He is quite the charmer.
Tillie
Tillie is a super sweet kid. Her birthday is 4/15/24, so she is still quite young. Tillie loves to sit on your lap and snuggle you. She also loves to run and play and let her wild side out. Tillie is a super social dog. Not just with other dogs, but with people as well. She is very much a go getter and would be one to love hiking, running, swimming, and so on. She knows all of her basic cues/manners. Tillie was career changed for mild dysplasia in her elbows. She is on a joint supplement now and will need to be on it for life. Keeping her at her goal weight and exercised will very important to the longevity of those joints. Whether you are looking for a bestie to get in trouble with or go on an adventure with, Tillie is the girl for the job!
Tillie and Ivy are sisters. They love to play and be together. It is quite comedic to watch. If you are feeling up for the challenge, neither would object to being adopted together. (To be clear, they do not have to be adopted together.) Think about it. Twice as much fun. Twice as much love. And, twice as much adventure. You know you want to…..
Ivy
Ivy is a fun and goofy girl. Her date of birth is 4/15/24. She is still a young pup. Ivy can be shy with new people and it takes her a little bit to warm up. However, once she warms up, the real Ivy comes out. She is a fun girl with a playful wild side. Yet, she likes to be lazy as well. Ivy has the sweetest puppy dog eyes and she definitely knows how to use them. She knows all of her cues/manners and walks nicely on a leash. Outdoor adventures would be right up her alley. Ivy was career changed for mild dysplasia in her elbows. She is on a joint supplement now and will need to be on it for life. Keeping her at her goal weight and exercised will very important to the longevity of those joints.
Ivy and Tillie are sisters. They love to play and be together. It is quite comedic to watch. If you are feeling up for the challenge, neither would object to being adopted together. (To be clear, they do not have to be adopted together.) Think about it. Twice as much fun. Twice as much love. And, twice as much adventure. You know you want to…..
Linda
Linda is the sweetest girl. She is a little slow to warm up sometimes. However, once she knows you, she loves you. She was born 02/06/24. Her favorite thing in the world is to snuggle and she thinks it’s funny to be a bed hog. Linda can sometimes lack confidence and be nervous about new things. With a little practice and encouragement, she works through it and does great. She knows all of her basic cues/manners. Linda is super playful with other dogs and makes friends quickly. She does well with cats too. Linda would do better with older children. Smaller children make her nervous with their quick movements and loud fun. She loves with all of her heart. So, once you become Linda’s human(s), you become her whole world. Linda was career changed for mild dysplasia in her elbows. She is on a joint supplement and will need to be on it for life. Keeping her at her goal weight and getting her exercise will be very important for the longevity of those joints.