ADOPT
Career Changed Dogs
There are a number of reasons why a dog may be released from our service dog training program. Some of these reasons may include, but are not limited to: reactivity, high energy, prey drive, fear, aggression, medical concerns, etc. Some of the released dogs will become available for adoption as a family pet. When we have a dog available and in need of a loving forever home you will see them listed on this page.
It is important to know that we can go several months without having a dog available, and our placement policy is not first-come, first-served. Our priority is matching the dog with the best home possible for its needs. The age and training of available dogs will vary, and the adoption fee averages $1500. When you see a dog listed here that you are interested in being considered for, send an email to the Dog Adoption Coordinator to request an application or ask questions.
We do not maintain a waiting list. We recommend that you bookmark this page, check it often, and notify us when you see a dog listed that you might be interested in.
Available Dogs
RIO
Meet Rio, a very sweet 1-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever looking for his loving forever home. Rio has been raised in our service dog training program and has a good start on his basic skills: come, sit, down, wait, here (hand target), and he is crate trained.
Rio is not suitable to remain in our program due to anxiety and a lack of resiliency in certain situations. He can display a hesitancy to cross some thresholds into new/unfamiliar environments and needs a patient family that will allow him to figure things out and get comfortable on his own terms.
Rio is described as sweet, friendly, active, energetic, playful, affectionate/cuddly, and sometimes a bit stubborn. Described by one as having a sweet, ooey-gooey center, covered in an energetic exterior.
Rio was primarily raised within our prison program and is still figuring out home life a bit. He will require supervision when allowed freedom in the home, and he will need to be kept in a safe environment when left home alone. He can be busy and curious and is still learning the ropes and boundaries. In return for your patience, he will give you his love, cuddles, and his total devotion. Even at 64 lbs, he’s very happy to be your lap dog.
Rio’s energy level is a bit on the high side; he needs an active home/family that will provide him with appropriate daily opportunities to expend his energy and have time to interact with him. He loves to run, toss a toy around, and play tug with his people. He will require a good-sized, securely fenced yard of his own to do so and hopefully have some 1-on-1 doggy playdates.
Rio can walk nicely on a leash. He loves to sniff and enjoys a nice long hike where there’s plenty of natural environment for him to check out and explore. He may enjoy a dog sport such as nose works. He has also displayed that he enjoys the water.
Rio does like playing and interacting with another dog and would be ok with an appropriate sibling dog in the home. His energy may be a bit much for some dogs, and he’s best with 1-on-1 play.
Rio would love to be your hiking, beach-walking, swimming, and cuddle buddy. He needs an experienced and patient home that will provide plenty of mental stimulation as well as physical. He would do best in a home that is adult-only or with older children. Having a person who works from home and is around much of the time would make him very happy.
Rio’s adoption fee is $1,500. If he sounds like a good match for you, email our Dog Adoption Coordinator (please no phone calls) to request an application or ask questions.
Rio is neutered and current on vaccines.