My name is *DOTTIE!

Dottie was found as a stray here in Burbank. We recieved a call that Dottie was in someone`s yard and one of our Animal Control Officers was able to drive over and bring her to safety here at the shelter. We assumed she was someone`s backyard dog that simply got out however she didn`t have any identifying information and nobody came to claim her. Dottie is shy but is VERY SWEET. Almost too sweet at times and loves to be attached at the hip to her people--unfortunately this has resulted in seperation anxiety and Dottie needs someone with her at all times. She became destructive and barks when left alone as we recently learned when Dottie spent some time in a foster home. We also learned that Dottie is hesitant to walk up and down stairs and would do best either in a home that is a single story or someone willing to train her that there is nothing to be afraid of and build her confidence around stairs. She likely will need everything training (potty, obedience etc.) as well, as most shelter strays do. Furthermore we are not sure about other dogs (we have introduced her to our Dogs Playing for Life Playgroup but she is a very shy girl and we are still assessing her as far as living with other dogs), but a meet and greet is required if there are already dogs in the adopter`s household. She is curious about others but we haven`t quite found the right fit that causes her to play just yet. She might do best as the only animal. NO CATS/SMALL ANIMALS PLEASE.

Dottie has shown us that she can be selective toward people. It will be required that all family household members meet Dottie prior to adoption to be sure everyone can live in harmony.