On April 28, 31 working dogs were seized by Connecticut state and local authorities in a horrifying animal cruelty case that saw K-9s allegedly shot and killed at BlackRock Kennels. With a long history in animal welfare and a successful K-9 program, The Hometown Foundation, Inc. stepped in to help adopt and relocate 13 service dogs, who were dubbed “The Lucky 13.” The dogs were malnourished and in need of assistance, including both dietary and medical needs, putting The Hometown Foundation into immediate action. As the K-9s were bred and trained to be service dogs for Law Enforcement or TSA Police K-9s, the Foundation’s goal was to properly nurse the dogs back to health and place them in proper loving homes or back into the police workforce in law enforcement. Now 11 of “The Lucky 13” have been successfully placed onto their rightful healthy paths.
With two more dogs needing homes, the Foundation is seeking your help!
Alfie and Bamba are still looking for their forever homes. Both retired from the workforce, Alfie and Bamba are ready to find a safe home with a secure, stable, and happy living environment. Both dogs currently reside in Connecticut.
Alfie:
-Male
-Roughly under 2 years old
-Does bite work but needs some assistance
-Medium ball drive
-Social
-Okay with dogs/ selective
-Too much for your average family. He needs sport and an active lifestyle. Someone who has a goal in mind.
-Not a couch dog
-No cats in the home
-If you have livestock, introduce him slowly
-Needs an active lifestyle
Bamba:
-Female
-Roughly between 2-4 years old
-NOT COMPATIBLE WITH OTHER DOGS
-No intentions of putting another pet in the home.
-A few basic training commands
-Medium ball drive
-Good with people
-Slightly reactive to environmental distractions
-No kids younger than 13
-Would benefit from someone who can take her to work every day
-She likes to be busy
-Needs to be well-trained and kept active (hiking and being taken out and about)