Lucy is a very sweet and beautiful 7-year-old girl (spayed and vaccinated). Her bright eyes and smiling personality are just started to come out, after a month here in rescue. She is very fearful in many situations, though not at the vet. (!) She was initially terrified of the other dogs here but no longer is. She shows a preference for my female Sheltie Tinkerbell, and in Lucy's previous home, she lived happily, with a Pomeranian.
She has always lived in a house with a yard, so is housetrained to a backyard. Her former owner's daughter told me that Lucy was NEVER walked on a leash, so I don't think she'd potty on a leash. (If you are capable of training, perhaps you could train her to do so.) She has never used a dog door, and we will not place her in a home with one, as we believe it exposes a dog to coyotes and other risks. In addition, we require that backyards (and pools) be fenced. Safety first!
Lucy would NOT be the right dog for a home with boisterous young kids. She would NOT be the right dog for a home that expects immediate snuggles with no shyness. She is a gem but will require a more patient owner.
How shy is she? Well, she would not pee or poop for days when she arrived, nor would she eat. She was truly terrified. She's much better now, but moving her again might not be easy for her. She will need a patient, loving adopter, who will never push her but will instead invite her towards a wonderful new life...preferably with rotisserie chicken. LOL
Lucy is spayed and fully vaccinated (though not with Lepto or Flu). She weighs about 28 pounds. She is seven; we do know that is her actual age, although I think she looks a bit older...but she is getting younger and shinier as she gets happier and healthier here.
If you think you might be the right home for her, based on her needs as outlined above, please fill out an application at www.alternativepet.net/Adoption-Form.html. Please make sure to hit "Submit" after you finish the application.
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