Adoption Fee: $300
Shika is an adorable 4 yo sable female Shepherd who is slightly underweight at 65 lbs. Found as a stray, we do not know the details of her upbringing. What we can say is that she holds no grudges about the past or worries about tomorrow, as she has an amazing talent to adapt to life around her.
From day one, this gal was ready to make friends with people and other canines at a large social event (possibly she knew they were the guests of honor). Hustle and bustle of strangers do not seem to disturb her steady centered self. She readily accepted pets and adorations of her endearing floppy ear. The company of her co-foster (see Amaretto) helped her to make sense of the fun, but she did well on her own among a multitude of volunteers.
Shika does very well when greeting other dogs and will try her best to maintain order and peace among her pack. Her demeanor with other canines is generally submissive with a touch of “wanna play?”. Objects such as toys or nyla bones are objects to promote chase, but not a source of conflict among her trusted pack mates. Her energy is mid-level and she will opt to come inside often to rest, especially during the summer heat.
This girl enjoys daily walks and is learning to keep a forward motion with the help of her canine cohorts. Other dogs peak her interest on the walk, but she does not display any reaction other than forgetting to continue forward. When it comes to car rides, she hesitates when loading in a vehicle but will accept assistance without protest. Once she is in the car, she lays calmly through the entire ride. Slowly this is improving as she learns this is likely a ticket to a fun-filled adventure!
Shika settles like an angel in the home, often choosing to lay close to her human on the floor. She does have a mischievous desire to ‘rearrange’ personal belongings, such as shoes, clothes, or linens that happen to be lonely. If she discovers a laundry basket unattended, she will gladly help move some items to plain view, like to the hallway or outdoor lawn. Most often, she will leave them there quietly for you to retrieve…and fold.
Shika is housebroken and is accustomed to using a dog door. She does well with the company of her co-fosters while her foster mom is at work. At night, she willingly enters her crate where she sleeps quietly through the night. This is a special gal who makes very little demands and offers solid devoted companionship without a fuss.
Cats and small critters unknown.
Level 2
April 29, 2024, 12:15 pm
