Adopted
| Breed | Labrador Retriever, Plott Hound |
| Color | |
| Age | Adult |
| Gender | Female |
| Size | Medium |
| Coat Length | - |
| Adoption Fee | - |
Characteristics
Health
House-trained
Good in a home with
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This sleek and gentle beauty is a mix of lab, terrier, and maybe hound. About 4 years old, and ONLY 35 POUNDS, Selina is gentle and mellow, athough can grow playful once she is comfy.
Selina came to us from Taiwan, where she was repeatedly picked on by the other dogs in the shelter, and it appears she may also have been treated badly by some of the handlers as well. In general, she is not fearful, but has a strong flight mode when something upsets her. It is not the norm to see any kind of fear reaction, but basically the slower you can go, and the quieter her surroundings, the better she will adjust.
A Taiwan rescue worked hard to get Selina out of those conditions and over to us, where they knew we could find her the loving and secure home that she deserves. At that time she was fostered with a baby, and did great- and even pulled the stroller sometimes!
Selina enjoys being a bit lazy and loves basking in the sun or snoozing on the sofa, but once comfy, she also finds joy in playing with other dogs and people. She is affectionate, follows like a shadow, and would make someone an excellent companion dog.
Selina would really perfer a quiet and relatively calm household. Although she does like kids, we are looking for a home with no young children, so she can simply rest quietly. Due to her past, Selina understandably shuts down emotionally if handled with a firm hand. This girl is well behaved and doesn't need a firm hand. She just needs someone who can commit to using only positive reinforcement training methods. There is not much you need to ask of her actually, but firm methods only further perpetuate her fear and insercuity.
All this said, Selina is a total lover. Never one to turn down a pet, she allows anyone to come over to show her love, even little babies. She bonds quickly to the calmest soul in the home and will follow her person around. And while she is often a lazy muffin, she does enjoy walks and romps with her people and dog friends.
Adoption Donation: $275
This pup has been spay/neutered, microchipped, flea treated, dewormed, and is current on vaccines. Your adoption donation goes toward the cost of this vet care as well as transportation and general care costs. In addition, all pets adopted from Motley Zoo come with 30 days of free pet insurance provided by ShelterCare!
Motley Zoo Animal Rescue does not have a shelter location. All rescues are housed in private volunteer foster homes. Please email [email protected] and request an adoption application and we will work toward approving you as an adopter with our rescue so that we can set a time for you to meet!
Thank you for considering adopting a dog in need!
Woof,
The Motley Zoo Crew
