Palisades Park, NJ - Maltese. Meet Taka a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Maltese

Color

White

Age

3 years 7 months old, Adult

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

6 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Taka🩷
She had been suffered as a breeding dog at an illegal puppy mill until she was rescued. She may have a lot to learn. We are waiting for her family who can wait for her and train.
*Separation anxiety: Rather than separation anxiety, Taka has solitude anxiety. When she is staying inside by herself and due to her stress, she howls.
*Potty-training level: Can go about 90% on a potty pad.
*She gets along with other dogs. Wants to play with other pups but is still not sure how to play with other dogs. Compared to her age, she is like a baby puppy.
*Loves people so much! Can get scared of strangers at first but warms up by acting cute to be favored and praised. Can be easily befriended with treats. She is the best lovebug to her foster family.😊
*Can bark if she wants something. Doesn’t bark too much but when her foster can sense that she wants something, Taka barks by “Ruff!”
*Doesn’t prefer water so Taka has a hard time bathing. No problem when she is getting groomed.
*Almost no shedding.
*Can have some carsickness. She only pants when she is in a driving car.
*Mastered “Sit” and learning how to do “Lie down” and “Paw”.
*Taka’s favorites: Treats, toys (A ball or a doll that's made of fabric with no sound)

💙 Health issues :
*Luxating patella level 3 in both legs.
*Had coprophagia. Has not been observed eating her feces lately but still trying to identify with a close observation.