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Posted over 4 years ago
| Updated over 4 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Cockapoo/Maltese
Color
White
Age
10 years 11 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
22 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
As you can see, Brooke is absolutely gorgeous, all white, very soft and fluffy. She is about 6 years old, weighs about 22 pounds (a bit of a wide body), and aspires to be Queen of your castle.
Brooke is somewhat of a special needs dog, in that she's very particular about who and what she likes. She can be dominant and stubborn but, on the other hand, she is such a sweet lap dog to those she loves, greets her human with affection, and sleeps with her foster mom. When offered treats, she only takes 'known' food choices from your hand; walks away from unknown treats. She's actually a light and picky eater, but still overweight.
We think she came from an environment where she was repeatedly teased with food and toys until she eventually snapped back, and then it became a habit to growl and snap in order to put things right in her mind. She was not socialized when young and reacts to strangers first by barking, then sniffing. Her foster mom has found that if you allow her to sniff the new person's hand, palm down, then pet her in a friendly way, she will accept them, maybe. She has a harder time feeling safe around men, but does accept some men.
She's not friendly to other dogs. She ignores them, and growls if dogs or cats come anywhere near her. But she is pretty much all bark/growl and no bite. She has gone after people she doesn't like or trust by nipping at their shoes. And because this is a foster home with dogs and people coming and going, it is not a good fit for Brooke. She will do best in a home with no other dogs, cats, young children or children who tease her.
Like most dogs, Brooke thinks her doggie duties include alerting you to the garbage truck, UPS and FEDEX, and of course the kids yelling playfully while walking home from school. You will always know when someone is pulling into your driveway or walking up the sidewalk to knock on the door.
Brooke is really loving and good with people she knows and sees on a regular basis, like friends, grandchildren, friendly housekeepers, nosey mothers-in-law, etc. And, last but not least, she's perfectly housetrained in her foster home!
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, vet checked, current on vaccinations, microchipped, groomed, de-wormed, de-flea'd, and come with a collar, leash, ID tag, and puppy kisses from the lucky dog you take home!
If you are interested in meeting and possibly adopting Brooke, the first step is to submit an adoption application. Please go to our website www.k9bestfriendsforever.com and click on "Adopt" which will take you to our online application form.
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