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My name is Gertrude!

Posted over 7 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Border Collie/Spaniel (Unknown Type)
Color
Black - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Gertrude is a SUPER sweet 3 year old, shy 35 lb Border Collie/Spaniel mix. She came from a hoarding case with little human interaction, but after just a few weeks in a wonderful foster home she has learned that being in a house is really cool and humans are not that scary. She is a real cuddle bunny who now loves snuggling on the couch after playing with her friends in the yard.. She wags her tail and smiles whenever you look at her.

Gertrude is currently living in foster with her sister, Shirley, her foster's resident male dog, and a cat. Due to her shy nature, she needs a home that is on the quiet side and would do best with another dog to help her gain confidence, and no loud, scary small children.

Gertrude will need an adopter that will continue to work with her to build her confidence. She is very smart and eager to please, and both she and her sister will be happy, loyal companions with continued encouragement, patience, and love.

She is crate trained and potty trained and leash trained . Please visit her Facebook page where you can see more photos and videos. Her Facebook page address is: www.facebook.com/sweetgertrude


To learn more about Gertrude, or her sister, Shirley, please fill out our online adoption application at http://www.bigfluffydogs.com/online-app.php, and then email Jen.Lu@bigfluffydogs.com to let her know you are interested.




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.

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