Meet Han Solo.
Boerne, TX · 9 years 6 months · English Setter
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In the shelter’s words
Han Solo is a 9-year-old English Setter who is ready to find a quiet forever home where he can be the center of attention. This handsome fellow has a storied history, having been professionally trained as a bird hunter in his youth. He was lost for three months as a youngster in a remote area ~ this boy is a true survivor! Though he spent many years with his original family, he was surrendered due to a move and is now looking for a stable environment to spend his senior years. Han is a "Velcro" dog who thrives on human companionship. He tends to prefer the company of men and can be a bit more reserved or cautious around women. Because he is most relaxed when he doesn't have to compete for attention or resources, he would likely be happiest as an only dog. While Han is a mature gentleman, he still possesses a high prey drive and a love for the outdoors. He enjoys regular walks two to three times a day. He is a strong puller on the leash and requires a strong and steady person. Because his recall is not reliable, he needs a home with a large, securely fenced yard—ideally at least four feet high—where he can safely explore. He is not a candidate for off-leash activities or self-exercising without supervision. He is perfectly content to lounge on the furniture with his people once his outdoor curiosity is satisfied. Han is fully house-trained and crate-trained. Typical of our breed, he does experience some minor separation anxiety when his people leave, often whining for a short period before settling down. He is a treat-motivated learner who knows basic commands like "sit". Like many field ES, Han can be a bit stubborn and would appreciate a patient adopter who understands the Setter “selective hearing” type of personality. While he grew up in a home with children, his foster recommends a home with children of at least elementary age. This sweet, independent, and Velcro Setter has a lot of love to give and is simply waiting for the right person to welcome him home.
Outside the kennel
No dated field notes yet. Nothing about their life outside the kennel has been invented.
RescueGroups record ID: 22416652
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Our adoption fee is $300 for a dog under 1 year old, $250.00 for a dog 1 year and older. Some dogs will be available for a lower fee. Adopters must be 21 years old or older. Any pets currently in the adoptive home must be spayed or neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. Heartworm preventative is now recommended by Veterinarians in almost all areas of the US, and most are recommending year-round use. If your Vet recommends heartworm testing and consistent use of heartworm preventative medication we will verify to ensure your Vet records show heartworm testing completed and preventative purchased. For dogs currently in an applicantâs home, you should have a history of providing this care for at least the past year. If there are no dogs currently in the home we will check prior vet references and verify heartworm testing and use of preventative for dogs previously in the home. The purchase of heartworm preventative requires a prescription and prior purchases, if applicable, will be verified during the vet reference portion of our application process. If the applicant's vet clinic recommends heartworm preventative but it is purchased elsewhere, we ask applicants to provide proof of the prior purchases. After we receive a completed application to adopt, we conduct a phone interview and a home visit before approving an applicant. A vet reference must be provided for all current and recent pets. Personal and vet references will be verified. If renting, please provide your landlord's contact information or a verification letter from your landlord regarding acceptance of pets.
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What this home needs
- Other dogs
Mentioned by the shelter
“Because he is most relaxed when he doesn't have to compete for attention or resources, he would likely be happiest as an only dog.”
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Shelter statement ↗ - Children
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“Feed checkbox: Yes”
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Shelter statement ↗ - Still to ask the shelter
cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
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Han Solo
Currently listed by the shelter
Dog · 9 years 6 months · English Setter · Male
Southwest English Setter Rescue via RescueGroups.org
Boerne, TX
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 22416652
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Adoption information:
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