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Posted over 7 years ago
| Updated over 7 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Collie/Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
BB
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meli, spayed female, 15 months old, 33Lbs.
If you would like to give Meli a forever home, please contact
abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR call 650-580-3639 Tina
About Meli:
Meli had a tough start in life. She was very skittish and reserved when we first met her. It took us a while to gradually bond with her, and then guided her to interact with humans, other dogs and even cats. Finally, she let herself out thru the lead of leash and a super sweet and outgoing puppy who befriended her and taught her how good it felt to cuddle and show affection to humans.
Now she is sweet and loving; she adores being petted. She becomes very sociable; she’s comfortable around strangers and new environments. She walks in busy streets with confidence, and no longer has problem interacting with strangers. She is watchful though, will give short barks when strangers visiting our house, but will calm down and greet when she does not feel intimidated.
She enjoys the companion of dogs in her foster home a lot. Her favorite pastime is hanging out with dogs in doggie park and her daily walks. She’s good with the foster family’s cats too, but may chase after them like the way she plays with dogs. She is friendly with children, but is scared of young children under 5-y-o.
About Meli's rescue:
Meli was trapped in the cage set up by a TNR group when she was only 2-m-o; she has dermatitis and dehydrated. Meli was too young to be spayed, so she was sent to the vet for treatment. Staying in the hospital for 2 months or so, Meli has grown into a pretty young lady, with beautiful shiny coat. But being shy and timid, Meli did not get adopted.
Meli was transferred to a no-kill shelter and stayed for two months with hundreds of caged dogs, with no chance to interact with human. The rescuer did not want to give up on her and managed to find her a paid foster home. During her three months stay there, she did not get enough attention nor training, since the house was packed with fostered dogs.
Luckily, Meli’s current foster mom is willing to take her in and started to train her aside from loving care. She was named “Meli”, meaning a beautiful girl in Chinese!
Special needs:
http://youtu.be/whuxH-2ezcM
Meli is a congenital CHD(Canine Hip Dysplasia) dog; her acetabulum is too shallow(almost straight) to hold femur. Luckily, her pseudo-joints (commonly referred to as a ‘false joint’) function well, and therefore did not require surgery. Meli’s mobility is not affected at all because she is pain-free. This lucky girl is so blessed!
The above diagnosis was given by a most prestigious veterinarian in the country, with X-ray film (of Nov.3rd,2016) attached. To manage her weight and maintain proper exercise is advisable. Please watch her videos 'Meli on the RUN!!', and you'll be amazed how nimble this young pup plays and runs!
Please watch Meli’s YouTube videos below:
Meli’s album
http://youtu.be/UkUrloNFZQg
Meli- in foster home
http://youtu.be/01HNzo6QoPE
Meli on the RUN!!
http://youtu.be/whuxH-2ezcM
Meli is good with dogs in public place
http://youtu.be/c1SNg5DzFHI
Meli is good with children and strangers
http://youtu.be/-P_t3ORdGKE
Meli is good with strangers
http://youtu.be/4FHIw_xRu3s
Meli is good on leash in busy street
http://youtu.be/RkhxGdG4aNs
Meli gets along with cats in foster home(before May 25th)
http://youtu.be/driEJbiky9I
Answer the following questions:
- SOCIALIZATION -
Social inclination: Submissive
People/Children-friendly: Friendly with people and kid’s over 5-y-o
Gets along with cats: Yes－Living with Cat(s)
Gets along with outside dogs: Yes
Other comments:
- ANXIETY -
Skittish: No
Fear of men: No
Barks when unattended: No
Chews things up when unattended: No
- AGGRESSION -
Biting incidents: No
Food aggression with dogs: No
Food aggression with humans: No
- DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES -
Energy level: Moderate
House trained: 100% Potty trained (potty outside, or indoor on training pad)
Leash-trained: Good on leash
Commands learned: Sit/Down/Shake hand
Adapts in new environments? Over one week
Dog gets to go out with foster family in a day: 3-times a day
Good in car: Yes
