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Posted over 8 years ago
| Updated over 8 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Whippet/Pointer
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
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:
Oreo is a sweet little (35 lb) Whippet/Pointer mix. She is a lovely 1 year old girl, looking for a home where she can feel safe and loved. Poor Oreo spent the first year of her life in a garage, with very little human interaction. She became extremely bonded to the family's other dog, but was ultimately taken from her doggie brother and surrendered to rescue because she was "too scared". How confusing and awful to rip this poor girl from her best buddy, only to leave her in an unfamiliar and frightening new place Thankfully, Oreo's foster mom and her new foster brother are showing her that life isn't so scary and that she is very well loved. Although Oreo can be nervous of new people and new situations, she has never shown any aggression whatsoever. She is a very gentle girl. Oreo just LOVES other dogs and must go to a home where she will have a doggie companion to show her that the world is not a scary place. Oreo needs a patient owner who will give her time to settle in and realize that no one is out to hurt her. She is so very cute and once she warms up, she is playful and happy. Please give sweet Oreo a chance. She deserves a forever home where she won't be bounced around ever again.
Oreo is adoptable in MD, VA, WV, PA, NJ and New England. If you are interested in finding out more about Oreo, please complete our online application at www.bigfluffydogs.com and email Carol at carol@bigfluffydogs.com.
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.
