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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever/Australian Shepherd
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
When we sent members of our staff to the overcrowded Etowah County shelter in Alabama, we had a list of dogs that we had already agreed to rescue. When they heard the story of Sanna, they knew she needed to become an honorary big fluffy.
Sanna's mom was dumped at the shelter before Sanna was even born. Pregnant at the time, Sanna's mom gave birth to her and her siblings on the cold, concrete floor of the shelter. Which is hardly the welcome to the world any creature deserves. Sanna watched as her siblings were adopted one by one. Until she was the only pup remaining. Sanna waited for her forever family to come, but they never did. Before anyone knew it, Sanna's time was up and she was slated to be euthanized. The staff at the shelter absolutely adored Sanna and couldn't bear that thought of euthanizing her - so they banded together and pooled their resources so that they could pay for Sanna's food and care out of their own pockets. Their love and devotion saved Sanna's life. When our staff arrived at the shelter and heard Sanna's story, we knew she had to become a Big Fluffy.
Sanna is 3 years old and has spent her entire life living at a shelter. This girl has known love, and lots of it, but she has never had a home of her own and it's high time we find her one deserving of her.
Sanna is a Fox Red Lab mix who weighs in at 76 lbs. She is as sweet as can be and she absolutely loves all people. Sanna is also great with all dogs and all cats and, given her time spent at a loud and crowded shelter, isn't phased much by hubbub or chaos. Sanna is house trained and is working on her crate training and leash manners. She is eager to please and desperate to earn human's affection and approval and as such, she is a highly trainable girl.
Sanna has been waiting her whole life for a forever home and we feel responsible for finding her the most perfect forever home ever. Sanna is currently in foster care in CT. If this gorgeous girl pulled on your heartstrings as much as she did ours, email Megan@bigfluffydogs.com and tell her why your home is the home Sanna has spent her whole life wishing and waiting for.
After emailing Megan, be sure to visit bigfluffydogs.com and fill out an application for Sanna.
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at http://www.bigfluffydogs.com/online-app.php. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM ADOPT-A-PET: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in it's listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters must understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for:1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only "hold it" for one hour per month of age (ex. a 4 month old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break).2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old, to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise.3.) Socialization: The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home.4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded tenfold, for years to come.Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy.Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time consuming, and can be expensive.All Dogs Require:Supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well socialized dog is more than worth the effort put in to get them there.
