My name is Salty!

I didn't even know my name...I was an owner surrender and I couldn't even recognize my own name. How sad is that? I have never been in the house before. I am almost 3 years and I had never even stepped one paw in the house before. My owner never let me in the house. I was to stay outside and keep an eye on things. I wish I could have just told my owner that I didn't want to be a "guard dog". I wish I could have told them that I wanted more. I wanted to come inside. I wanted to spend time with them. I mean, they spent so little time with me that while my name is Salty, I barely register that as my name. The worst part of all of this is I never asked for anything. I couldn't. I took what they offered and I went with it. I had no other choice. So, when my owner finally loaded me up in the car I thought they finally saw it in my eyes. They finally saw that I wanted more and that I wanted to be with them. That I wanted a real family. I was nervous but also a little exicted. Finally, an adventure! Little did I know that would be the first and last time I went somewhere with my owner. They ended up bringing me to the shelter. I didn't know what was going on...but I knew that I did not want to go into the building. I tried to fight but it was no use. They brought me in, handed the leash over...and never looked back. The shelter was already so full and since my owner was the one that put me there...they wouldn't be coming back for me. I ended up on deathrow and when the day came...I knew. I was so scared but I had no voice. No way to to save myself. Can you imagine how helpless one must feel? To know what is coming but do absolutely nothing about it?

I was one of the lucky ones though. The day I was to lose my life, someone came for me. A very nice lady picked me up and brought me to this rescue. Shortly after I ended up in a loving foster home. Now I understand what it feels like to actually have a name. Now I undertand how amazing it is to come inside the house. Now I understand what it truly means to be a part of a family. And I will never give it up. While my past was not ideal it has made me stronger. Now I know what I want and I intend to find it. I am no longer the girl who had to beg for scraps from my family. I am now stronger and I am going to find someone is going to put in the same effort that I do!

I have been thinking a lot about what I want in my new family. I definitely want them to be on the calmer side. I am actually a pretty chill and easy-going girl and wouldn't be up for constantly going out and about. I enjoy the simpler pleasures in life and am perfectly content to just chill in a cool house with the people I love. Now, when the evening comes along and I realize that I am safe inside the house and not all alone in the dark..I perk up! I am just so happy that I am inside and become more playful and revert back to a playful and innocent puppy that didn't have a hard life. I am embarrassed to say that I never got to go on a walk before I came to rescue. Such a small thing but to me it is something very special. I love getting to explore, I spent all my time in that yard I had forgotten that there was so much more to see! I love to explore but I am unsure if I would be up for super long walks..I think you guys call them hikes? I love shorter walks but since I am a lower-energy girl I don't know if hikes would be my thing. I can honestly say that I have never played fetch and while the concept is interesting, don't believe that I will learn it. I don't know what toys are, I never had them. So, even though I see them in my foster home I have not showed interest in them. Playing in water is not my thing, and prefer to avoid those big ole water puddles.

When I entered my foster home, I was surprised to be greeted by a bunch of other dogs. They were all so friendly and nice though, and they really helped me feel more settled in. I enjoy their companionship and will sometimes play with them but I am also used to be on my own. So, I feel that I would be happy in a home with other dogs or one without. As long as I get to be part of the family, I will be good to go! I am not being fostered around cats or kids. I have a pretty easygoing personality so I think I would be okay with both, but I cannot say for sure. I have no problem welcoming people over to my foster family's house and am friendly with them. I have good manners and won't jump on them. It is important to me that I make a good impression.

My potty training is coming along. Before you judge me since I am an adult you have to understand. I spent my whole life outside all alone. Now that I have got to expereince being inside, I don't want to lose it. So, I need a set routine and you to go outside with me. If you go outside with me, I will happily do my business and then come back in. But if you put me outside by myself, I may just wait at the door instead of doing my business. I know that eventually, I will be okay with going outside alone, but for now, I just need some extra reassurance. I am kennel trained. I don't want to mess anything up inside and have not attempted to chew up anything. I am on the quieter side for a Pyr and am not a big barker. I will say that when I do bark, it is quite loud.

I am still adjusting to being a part of the family and sometimes it feels like I am walking on egg shells. I keep worrying that I might so something that will get me thrown back outside. So, a patient family that understands that I am still gaining confidence would be wonderful. I really need someone who wants a chill family dog with a playful side. Someone that can give me forever, I don't want to be an "until dog". I have been there and one that. If you feel like you are the family for me, please fill out an adoption app for me at
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app

The reason I am asking you to fill out this app is because I need this rescue to help me find the PYRfect family. I am excited to find my forever home, but I also don't want to fall for someone's sweet promises. They need to be all in! ;)

I am being fostered in Purcell, OK. I am asking that my new family pick me up. I don't want to go on a long transport with strangers. I want to ride home with you...my new family. I do ride well in the car, so you don't have to worry about how I will do. As long as you are willing to be my forever, I would happily travel to the other side of the country with you.

My adoption fee is $250.00.

That will include my DHLPP, Rabies, and Bordetella. I will be micro-chipped, have a fecal done, be de-wormed, be spayed/neutered, and will be current on heart-worm and flea/tick prevention