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Posted over 7 years ago
| Updated over 7 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
White - with Black
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Pippin is a very beautiful purebred miniature Australian Shepherd. She is so sweet in temperament, kind and wanting to please...always trying so hard to be just like the other dogs. Pippin gets along so well because she's been deaf from birth and has no idea what a hearing life would be like.
It was our pleasure to save the precious life of this special pup! You can imagine the confusion for Pippin of being in a chaotic shelter when you're deaf and unclear as to what has brought you to such a scary environment!
Pippin is the victim of a breeding program that is completely uncaring of the best interests of the puppies they're producing. Miniature Aussies are extremely popular and therefore bred for the dollars that they bring in.
One thing we know for sure is that 18 - 24 month old, 13 lb Pippin is so sweet and so wanting to please that she will bring a gift to a special family. Sometimes she gets frightened if she is unaware that someone is approaching her...with love and understanding, Pippin will continue to acclimate to a non-hearing life.
There are wonderful training programs that target deaf dogs by using hand signals and special techniques geared specifically to these wonderful and wise dog's challenges. They can bring great insight to their families as they observe the resilience and positive attitudes that these dogs possess.
Once Farfel's spoke up for her, Pippin was brought to be temperament tested and vetted (she passed both with flying colors!) and then on to the home of her rescuer to be gently reminded of house skills and to be loved on and socialized in a positive way.
Pippin has blossomed ...loving every second with her rescuer's family. The following is the latest report on our wonderful Pippin -- My family has had a great time enjoying the positive energy and resilience of this gorgeous dog! She has quickly become my partner and dear friend. One of the best parts about being out and about with Pippin is her engaging approach to everyone..as long as she realizes that you've arrived. I don't need to be stressed in any way when another dog or children walk toward us ...she's kind with everyone and learning that I have her back and would never let harm come to her. I often forget that Pippin is deaf...after a bit of time with me, she has come to behave just like all my other dogs.
I find myself using hand signals with Pippin and she seems to be learning more each day. I also touch and pet her more as a guide to what I'm asking of her. I've grown very attached to Pippin...most likely her deafness plays a role...but really she's just an absolutely incredible companion for my entire family. When everyone is at home at the end of the day...Pippin is Snuggler #1! She's so happy to lie quietly at our feet or better yet..tucked between the humans on the couch. Pippin is meant to be a full-time lover with a family who enjoys her calm and very loyal demeanor.
We're all so excited that Pippin is headed to Colorado..her joy at wandering the beautiful trails with her favorite humans will know no bounds! The family who is lucky enough to have Pippin join their family forever is truly getting a gem. I feel like I can say with honesty that there are few better than Pippin!
We've requested that Pippin be spayed prior to her transport to Colorado. We're not optimistic that this will occur. If it doesn't, Farfel's is happy to cover all costs for Pippin's spay and microchip if our Denver vet is used.
Pippin will be transported to Boulder on Thursday 12/14/17. If interested in a devoted best friend and love bug , please fill out an application at http://farfelsrescue.com/adoption/ and submit to farfelsapps@gmail.com or fax to 303-443-7730.
