Easter

Easter, now called Dot in her foster home, is a WONDERFUL little pup. She is practically housetrained (thought not sure she would ask to go out), great with kids and cats. For a puppy Dot is VERY low key. She does like to go for walks and play, but is equally happy to cuddle up on the couch. She is a gem!

Dogs Name: Dot

History: Dot was on her way to a high kill shelter but fortunately found her way to AHR instead.

Present Location: Foster care in South Portland, ME

Age: ~ 17 weeks

Breed(s): Yellow lab/cattle dog/hound

Weight: ~ 22 lbs

For puppies: approx. size when grown: Most likely ~ 45- 50 lbs

Personality indicators: Please choose at least one per category, all that apply and expand on behaviors where appropriate.

Energy Level:

Non-herding Dogs:

Med: fine with a walk or two per day plus playtime

Affectionate:

Likes to cuddle

Cuddles when tired

Likes to sleep alone (Sleeps In crate now, but would most likely enjoy sleeping with people.)

Asks to be pet

People/General Playfulness:

Occasionally

With toys

Socialization:

Moderately socialized: cautious but not scared

Is this dog a Flight Risk? not under normal

House Behavior:

Known Housetrained (Has had no accidents in the house at all, but gets to go out often..cannot guarantee she would ask to go out.)

Crate Trained

Rarely barks

Obedience:

Has none, but minds well when corrected

Ok on leash (Still needs work as she is young, will jump up for attention and is distracted when walking with other dogs. She will tangle the leashes)

Behavior with other dogs:

Initiates play often (likes to play chase, but gets overwhelmed by dogs who enjoy wrestling. She lets them bowl her right over.)

Children exposure:

Any child exposure in known history? Yes. Two children ages 7 and 9.

No fear/approaches for attention

Will jump for attention.

Dominance/Submissiveness:

Dot is fairly submissive with everyone, but not excessively so.

Reactions to strangers:

Friendly: wags, generally happy for the attention

Aggression:

Absolutely none.

Cats:

Known cat history or present (ie foster home has cats? And what degree of exposure has the dog had to the cats and the dogs behavior indicators): Yes. Being fostered with one very dog savvy cat.

Cat test:

Distance from cat: nose to nose

Controlled exposure to cat in:

Home environment

Reaction:

Noticed cat: interested/curious, but no outward signs of aggression

Noticed cat: wanted to play/get to/tail wagging/play stance

OTHER ANIMALS:

Note if dog has been exposed to any other animals: Dot is doing well with all resident dogs in her foster home. She is interested in the Parakeets but doesn’t bark at them and try to get to them. Will chase squirrels in the yard when the others do.

Describe the dog in one good word or sentence encompassing the entire dog: Good natured and affectionate.

From the dogs perspective: My perfect home would be: Dot’s ideal home would have children (which she loves) and maybe another dog (but not necessary.) Dot loves attention and loves to cuddle. She would be a fabulous family dog.

All known information is listed here. If it is not listed here, then we do not know if this animal is good with cats or kids. Before sending an inquiry, please read our "How To Adopt Page & FAQ" pages of our website. http:www.almosthomerescue.net."

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This dog is available unless it is marked as Pending, meaning "pending adoption".

If this Dog is marked Urgent, it is because the Arkansas shelter where he/she resides is overfull. Please do not ask local shelters to take this dog in, there are many reasons why they cannot. Please also do not send us letters about why we euthanize, AHR does not euthanize, but the shelters we work with do. We are a rescue and we pull as many dogs as we have foster homes and funds for. We, like the shelter, do not have unlimited resources. Please, please: foster, adopt or sponsor a dog to help save their lives.

FOR PUPPIES: HOMES CONSIDERING PUPPIES MUST BE PREPARED FOR:

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES FOR POTTY TRAINING-THEY CAN ONLY "HOLD" IT FOR ONE HOUR PER MONTH OF AGE.

CRATE TRAINING FOR THE NEXT 10 MONTHS TO KEEP THEM FROM CHEWING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT.

SUPERVISION WITH CHILDREN, AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING.

SOCIALIZATION-A GOOD DOG MUST BE EXPOSED TO ALOT OF STIMULUS AS A PUPPY SO THAT NEW PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENTS DO NOT INTIMIDATE THEM AS ADULTS. THE MORE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES -IN AND OUT OF THE HOME- AS A PUPPY, THE BETTER.

HOMES THAT WANT TO HAVE GOOD DOGS, MUST BE PREPARED TO PUT THE TIME AND EFFORT INTO TRAINING A PUPPY. IT IS ALOT OF WORK!!! THEIR BEHAVIOR AND STAGES ARE EQUIVILENT TO A 2 OR 3 YEAR OLD CHILD. IT TAKES A FULL YEAR TO HAVE A CALMER, WELL ADJUSTED DOG! PLEASE DO NOT CONSIDER ADOPTING IF YOU HAVE NOT THOROUGHLY THOUGHT THROUGH THE PROS AND CONS OF A PUPPY...SO MANY PEOPLE END UP RETURNING THEM IN 3-5 MONTHS BECAUSE IT IS CHEWING, JUMPING AND HYPER. THIS IS NORMAL PUPPY BEHAVIOR.

PATIENCE, CHEWIES, SOCIALIZATION, SUPERVISION AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING IS A MUST!!

. We pay a Transportation Service from Arkansas to bring the dogs to New England. The adoption fee is $300 for dogs up to 6 months of age, $250 for dogs 7 months-5 years, and $200 for dogs 5 years and older. This includes vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip, and transport from Arkansas to Maine on a USDA approved transport with a Health Certificate. All dogs are quarantined 14 days prior to leaving Arkansas. All dogs will be tested for Heartworm prior to adoption. Almost Home Rescue will process your adoption. Applications can be found at www.almosthomerescue.net and can be e-mailed attention of Christine @ animalhaven_ahr@yahoo for this particular dog.


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