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My basic info
Breed
Italian Greyhound
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Good with dogs
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Gracie is a petite 8.5 lb. red girl with Irish markings. She is a youthful 7-year old. Writing Gracie’s biography has been challenging because she is in a delightful state of rapid change. You see, Gracie had the unfortunate circumstance of spending the first part of her life as a puppy maker at a large puppy mill in Mississippi. She lived in a cage which made her world and experiences very small and uncomfortable.
Naturally, when little Gracie was rescued, she was very afraid and untrusting of all the new attention, love, sounds, sights, and smells. So she was placed in a special foster home with sweet IGs that would teach Gracie the joys of being a loved IG.
The first thing Gracie learned about life outside the mill was there is an abundance of clean warm fleece. She loves it! You can actually see her happiness and appreciation for the luxury of fleece blankets. From there, she learned a myriad of super awesome things, such as: human hands dole out treats; running around on a grass lawn is exhilarating; play-bowing initiates games of chase; and when the dogs are called, something good is going to happen! Most recently, Gracie loves to be petted by her foster mom and dad. She has even learned how to ask for affection.
Every day Gracie changes a little bit from her fearful self to her true IG princess self. We do not know how confident and free from fear she will become. But we do think that Gracie is ready to be adopted by a special family. She needs someone that will love her just the way she is today, but will gently help her become all that she can be. Are you that someone special for Gracie?
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