My name is Miranda!

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Name: Miranda
Size: ~Small, range: Up to 25 lbs 
Adoption Donation: $250 (applicable sales tax included). Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.  
Other: Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip, Older/Considerate children only, No apartments, Needs a confident dog buddy, Needs a fenced-in yard 

**  Miranda has lenticular sclerosis. Lenticular sclerosis is the medical term for a bluish/white, transparent haze that develops in the lens of the eye in middle-aged to senior dogs. It is considered a normal change in the lens associated with aging and is observed as a cloudiness or bluish discoloration on the pupil. Vision does not appear to be significantly affected in dogs diagnosed with lenticular sclerosis. This condition is not the same as cataracts. Cataracts are white and opaque and represent a change in the ability of light to penetrate to the retina. Cataracts cause diminished vision.

Miranda is ready for her forever home!

Foster Home Feedback 

**  Older/Considerate children only, No apartments, Needs a confident dog buddy, Needs a fenced-in yard

03/24/2024 Foster Feedback: Miranda arrived at my house mid-January and has exceeded my expectations. She came from a hoarding situation and had limited exposure to people and the ways of the world. She is shy but loving, and really appreciates prolonged sessions of petting. If you stop, she will redirect your arm with her paw. Petting sessions raise awareness that she does shed. She is mostly potty trained but will take advantage of my other three dogs' potty pads in a pinch. She is learning to tolerate a leash but is wary of a halter. She has ridden well in the car, even resisting the urge to complete that last stealthy step across the console onto my lap.

Miranda hasn't had a chance to socialize with people other than rescue and medical people and me. My plans to see how she does in public have been derailed by weather, her final heat cycle, and her spay and recovery. She was quiet at first but has found her voice and it is shrill, so I would recommend no apartment life. She would prefer I not go to work so she voices her objections at the front window when I leave. She does bark at my neighbors if they are outside but will quiet down when directed. Miranda gets along well with my dogs. They have little interest in play, which works out well because she's still a novice at that. She has shown no interest in toys. She eats like a champ, but I do keep her separated from the other dogs at feeding times. She has several favorite cushy sleeping spots, including my bed.

Miranda is good with other dogs but might also do fine as an only dog getting all the love. If she were an only dog though, she might have some separation anxiety that would need to be addressed having come from two multi-dog homes. It wouldn't hurt to have a couple of potty pads available, especially if she were left for longer periods of time. She would do best with a secure fenced yard rather than a tie-out since she is still hesitant about being on a leash. She will probably need slow introductions to new people, as her exposure has been limited and she is still a little skittish. Miranda appreciates a calm environment and will need time to readjust and decompress in a new household. Lastly, don't forget to notice and appreciate her adorable underbite and pretty brown eyes. She's a looker!

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