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Posted over 8 years ago
| Updated over 8 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Retriever (Unknown Type)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Remi was roaming the streets of Detroit, with a pack of dogs running from abandoned homes, looking for shelter and food. Remi was thin and so scared when we first rescued her. Remi is about 1 1/2 years old, when rescued and pregnant and possibly not her first litter. Remi was so scared of people, but over time she learned to trust. Thanks to Home Fur-Ever our foster volunteers took her in along with her 9 puppies born November 25, 2015. The challenge for Remi was not protecting her newborn puppies which she instinctively knew how to do, but learning how to just be a dog and trust people. Soon after the puppies were born it was a slow process getting this beautiful shepherd mix to look at people. After a while, she learned it was ok to take food from people. Remi was very cautious at first, but now if the food smells decent, she knows it is a treat from humans and her ears perk up. The most amazing part of Remi’s journey, something most of us dog owners take for granted, has been learning to walk on a leash. This was not something Remi knew how to do being a street dog most of her life. It was like teaching a puppy the first time they are put on a leash and they pull the opposite way. Remi is a little bigger than a puppy at 55 pounds. So the first attempts started with a harness and two leashes. The same pulling as a puppy, but Remi pulled down and you could tell she was confused by what these humans were trying to teach her. Now Remi’s tail starts to go up when she is on a leash because she gets to go outside and walk knowing she is safe from the streets and the day to day struggle for survival. Remi’s ideal Foster family or adoptive family should be kind and have patience to teach Remi to be a dog. Remi does not know how to play ball or tug on a rope. Remi needs to develop trust in whomever adopts or fosters her to help her be a dog. Remi is beautiful. Her soulful eyes will melt your heart.
