Sasha

Sasha was rescued from a high kill shelter by our partner shelter in Arkansas. She is 6 months old and submissive but very sweet. She gets along great with other dogs and even eats out of the same bowl. Sasha was probably beaten but still wants to be loved and have a stable environment. She will slide up to you on her belly hoping to be loved, not hit. Please give this sweet. sweet girl the loving home she deserves.

Dogs Name: Sasha

Rescued from high kill shelter March 2009

Age: ~1 yr

Breed(s): German Shepherd Mix

Weight: ~ 50 lbs

Energy Level: High: needs to run, play fetch, ball, chase or lots of other dog play.

Affectionate: Likes to lick – but not alot

Likes to cuddle

Likes to sleep alone – sleeps in a kennel at night

People/General Playfulness: Occasionally

Socialization: Fearful of loud noises/sudden movements – for the first few days

Moderately socialized: cautious but not scared

Is this dog a Flight Risk? yes until she gets to know you

House Behavior: Known Housetrained

Crate trained – does not make a sound in her crate Rarely barks

Obedience: Ok on leash – working on it she is getting better with every walk

Behavior with other dogs: Initiates play often

Will play if approached

Children exposure: Any child exposure in known history? yes older children

Ages of childen and amount/type of exposure: on walks

Reaction to children: Cautiously friendly

Dominance/Submissiveness: not dominant or submissive – does not appear to be dominant or submissive

Reactions to strangers:

Leery/cautious – is cautious around men at first

Friendly: wags, generally happy for the attention

Aggression: - none seen

Is currently fed in her crate…may guard food from other dogs.

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: Sasha had been in a home with two cats. She is very interested in them. One of the cats came right up to her and rubbed on her but she didn’t seem to mind. The other cat would tease her and run from her, she would chase him but stop if corrected. She should go to a dog/cat savvy home.

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

Noticed cat: wanted to chase but easily corrected or distracted

OTHER ANIMALS: Note if dog has been exposed to any other animals, the situation and the dogs reaction: Fostered with resident dog does great

Describe the dog in one good word or sentence encompassing the entire dog: Playful and happy

From the dogs perspective: My perfect home would be: A home where someone will cuddle with me. I am good with other dogs but need to be watched around cats. I would like a calm family that will give me lots of attention and love me!

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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