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.
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.
Noodle
Noodle is a laid back, goofy guy. His date of birth is 04/15/24 so he is still a young pup. He loves to snuggle and lay in your lap. Noodle likes to play with other dogs and kids. He is used to cats. Here on campus he doesn’t want to play with or chase our cats. He is pretty indifferent regarding them. Noodle is a very curious pup and seems to be afraid of nothing. He is very smart and knows his basic cues/manners very well. Nap time is his second favorite time as meal time is first. Noodle is a big kid and he will continue to grow into a big and tall dog. Noodle was career changed because of mild dysplasia in his elbows. This is a mild case, just enough that he cannot be placed as a service dog. He will still make a great pet. He is on a joint supplement and will need to be on it for life. He will need exercise (walking, jogging, running) and to be kept at his goal weight to help ensure the longevity of those joints. He is the snuggle bug you have been looking for your whole life!