The Second Leash Project
The Second Leash Project is a Harlows Heroes initiative to help released, retired, and rescue K9s find their forever homes or a career change that’s better suited to their strengths and abilities.
Meet The Dogs Looking for Their
Second Leash on Life
These are the K9s currently available through The Second Leash Project.
Each one has a unique story, and all are seeking the right match for their next chapter. Read their bios to learn more and see if you could be the home — or new mission — they’ve been waiting for.
If you’re interested in one of our dogs, please don’t hesitate to contact us — we’d love to hear from you.
Boro – ADOPTED
DOB: 08/09/2024
PERSONALITY: SWEET BUT INDEPENDENT
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: NON AGGRESSIVE WITH PASSIVE DOG, BUT NOT INTERESTED
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH: –
UNKNOWNS: CATS, KIDS
IDEAL HOME: ALL
TRAINING & BACKGROUND: RETIRED BOMB
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL:
NA
OTHER NOTES: BIT OF A LONER, WOULD DO OK WITH A DOG THAT DOESN’T WANT TO PLAY
Bruno
DOB: 07/16/23
HOME WITHOUT: CATS
GOOD WITH: DOGS
KNOWN ISSUES: NONE
IDEAL HOME: ALL
OTHER NOTES: COOL DOG, AWESOME PERSONALITY
DOB: 07/16/23
PERSONALITY: SOCIAL & SWEET
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: WAS FINE MEETING PASSIVE DOG
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH: CATS
UNKNOWNS: KIDS
IDEAL HOME: ALL
TRAINING & BACKGROUND: RELEASED FROM TRAINING
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL:
NA
OTHER NOTES: REALLY COOL DOG!
Marley
DOB:
PERSONALITY: NEEDS THE RIGHT MATCH
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: DID OK MEETING PASSIVE DOG, HOWEVER WOULD DO BEST IN HOME WITHOUT THEM ITS BELIEVED.
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH: CATS OR KIDS
UNKNOWNS:
IDEAL HOME: TRAINING BACKGROUND
TRAINING & BACKGROUND: RELEASED FROM TRAINING
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL:
Bite History – Unknown Trigger
OTHER NOTES:
Anca – cAREER CHANGE
DOB:
PERSONALITY: SWEET & SOCIAL
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: GOOD WITH DOGS
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH:
UNKNOWNS: KIDS, CATS
IDEAL HOME: ALL
TRAINING & BACKGROUND: RELEASED FROM TRAINING
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL:
NA
OTHER NOTES: VERY SWEET AND SOCIAL
Strela
DOB: 11/07/23
PERSONALITY: SWEET & SOCIAL
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: OK MEETING PASSIVE DOG
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH: NA
UNKNOWNS: CATS / KIDS
IDEAL HOME: ALL
TRAINING & BACKGROUND: RELEASED FROM TRAINING
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL: DOB:
PERSONALITY: SWEET & SOCIAL
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: GOOD WITH DOGS
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH:
UNKNOWNS: CATS
IDEAL HOME: SINGLE LEVEL
TRAINING & BACKGROUND:
RETIRED BOMB
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL:
NA
OTHER NOTES: VERY SWEET “MAGNET DOG”
Cezar
DOB:
PERSONALITY: SWEET & SOCIAL
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: GOOD WITH DOGS
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH: NA
UNKNOWNS: CATS OR KIDS
IDEAL HOME: ALL
TRAINING & BACKGROUND: RELEASED FROM TRAINING
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL: DOB:
PERSONALITY: SWEET & SOCIAL
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: GOOD WITH DOGS
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH:
UNKNOWNS: CATS
IDEAL HOME: SINGLE LEVEL
TRAINING & BACKGROUND:
RETIRED BOMB
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL:
NA
OTHER NOTES: VERY SOCIAL AND SWEET DOG, ALTHOUGH CATS AND KIDS ARE UNKNOWN, HE IS A VERY SWEET AND SOCIAL DOG WITH A GREAT PERSONALITY.
Pepe – aDOPTED
DOB: 08/29/2014
PERSONALITY: SWEET & SOCIAL
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: GOOD WITH PASSIVE DOGS
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH: CATS & DOMINANT DOGS
UNKNOWNS:
IDEAL HOME: ALL
TRAINING & BACKGROUND: RETIRED BOMB
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL: DOB:
PERSONALITY: SWEET & SOCIAL
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: GOOD WITH DOGS
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH:
UNKNOWNS: CATS
IDEAL HOME: SINGLE LEVEL
TRAINING & BACKGROUND:
RETIRED BOMB
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL:
Hips Starting To Show Weakness
OTHER NOTES: VERY SWEET, LOVING AND SOCIAL DOG.
Archer
DOB: 01/12/2020
PERSONALITY: STRONG
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: OK MEETING PASSIVE DOG
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH: TBD
UNKNOWNS: CATS, KIDS
IDEAL HOME: TRAINING BACKGROUND
TRAINING & BACKGROUND:
RETIRED BOMB
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL:
Bite History – Known Trigger
OTHER NOTES: VERY OBEDIENT, STRONG DOG.
Segal – On Hospice at HH
DOB:
PERSONALITY: SWEET & SOCIAL
OBSERVED COMPATIBILITY: GOOD WITH DOGS
SHOULD NOT LIVE WITH:
UNKNOWNS: CATS
IDEAL HOME: SINGLE LEVEL
TRAINING & BACKGROUND:
RETIRED BOMB
BEHAVIORAL / MEDICAL:
Degenerative Myelopathy
OTHER NOTES: VERY SWEET AND SOCIAL DOG
What is the second leash project?
The Second Leash Project is a Harlows Heroes initiative focused on helping released and retired working K9s find the right next step — whether that’s a forever home with a family or a career change better suited to their unique strengths.
How Do we Help?
Photography & Outreach
Share their stories through professional photography and outreach, helping these deserving dogs reach potential adopters, fosters, or new departments.
Transitional Support
Provide transitional support, such as food, gear, or travel supplies as they move into their new chapter.
Trusted Placement
Leverage our network of supporters, contacts and trusted partners to match K9s with homes, handlers or programs aligned with their personality and skills.
No Dog Left Behind
Ensure no dog is left behind, simply because they were released early or aged out of duty.
Be apart of their
second chance
Your involvement as an adopter, donor, or advocate
makes all the difference for these deserving dogs.