Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago
Meet Patches!
Gorgeous Patches came from quite a tragic situation and lived the entire first year of her life outside. She is just over a year old now and weighs around 50 lbs. She is so stunning and her markings are so unique!
Patches is in one of our loving foster homes and she is settling in very well. She is a timid girl until she knows you and takes time to warm up. Her shyness is just that - she has no defensive behaviors and is not aggressive in any way. She loves her foster mom and dad and their 8 year old son. She also loves her furry foster brother - a large black lab. She is still learning to love the cat in the home - she was rather terrified of him but there is no aggression towards the cat.
From her foster mom:
Patches plays outside in the yard, goes for short walks, and plays with the resident dog A LOT.
She loves stuffed toys and hard chews but doesn't seem to understand what rope toys are for. Solid dog treats take her some time to eat, but she loves cheese, peanut butter, and chicken. She is very happy curled up in the papasan chair in our living room, and just wants to be close to her humans
She is initially cautious in new settings or with new people, but if she's given time to warm up she does so fairly well. She warms up faster to new people in our home than she does when we're in a new environment. She was terrified of our cat initially but is getting more confident and is around the cat more. She LOVES other dogs and plays very well with them but isn't always quick to take cues from dogs that are tired of playing.
Patches is potty trained, she responds to her name, and comes when called. Training has really been focused on leash work and getting her comfortable with leashes and harness.
She is getting used to being home alone for a few hours at a time and does ok with that. She can get a little stressed if she is alone for longer periods of time.
Patches will likely do best in a home with another dog, to help her build confidence.
Overall, Patches is a wonderful girl. With patience, she will be your best friend. She is vaccinated, spayed and chipped. Her adoption fee is $450
