This Sheltie requires a yard with a secure, physical fence with direct access from the house, a canine mentor, and a human who understands shy dogs. We adopt locally to the Twin Cities metro. We are not able to coordinate distance placements. Apply at
Adoption
Fawn is an adorable petite Sheltie who would like a family of her own. She is a breeder release who is learning how to be a house dog and a companion. Fawn does best in a predictable household with routine. Fawn requires a canine companion and a securely fenced yard to progress safely in her new home.
Age: 6 years (BD: 5/29/2019)
Size: 18 lbs.
Temperament: Fawn is sweet, and with time becomes affectionate. She has made great strides in her foster home. She is shy around new people and in new settings. She likes to find a safe spot near the person she trusts where she can observe her surroundings. The safer she feels and the more comfortable she gets, the more her fun and loving personality comes out! She enjoys visiting with her foster mom in her chair and loves to get pets and scratches.
Fence: A secure, physical fence with direct access from the house is required because Fawn is a flight risk and hides when frightened, and she does not have experience with leashed walks.
Dogs: Fawn does not actively play with the other dogs in her foster home, but she does show interest and follows their cues. She needs a canine companion to be her role-model.
Cats: Unknown. There are no cats in her foster home.
Kids: Unknown. There are no children in her foster home and Fawn has not been around children. She will need an adult home or a home with an older child who understands about giving a dog space and waiting for a dog to initiate interaction, and who is responsible enough to close doors to prevent accidental escape.
Crate Use: Fawn is quiet and calm in her safety crate in the car. She has free run of the house when her foster family is not at home. She can jump a 2 foot gate with ease!
Housetrained: Yes
Responds to Cues: Fawn thrives with routine and predictability. She can be nervous and unsure when the routine is disrupted or if something unexpected happens. She responds to her name. She has not had formal training while we focused on helping her adjust to living in a household.
Leash Walks: Fawn is not trained to go for walks on a leash, but does walk on leash at the vet clinic. For her safety, Fawn should not be taken on leash walks outside a fenced area for at least 4 weeks, and not before she feels safe with her person and has practiced leash walks within the fenced yard for several weeks. She is a flight risk.
Car Rides: Fawn rides in a crate in the car for her safety. Car rides have been to go to the vet and groomer.
Activity Level: Moderate. When excited, Fawn can have bursts of energy! She races around with her tail wagging and likes to tell everyone how excited she is! She can also race around when anxious or unsure and can go into “flight mode” looking for a spot to hide. Extra precautions need to be taken to make sure Fawn stays safe and secure until she feels comfortable with her people and surroundings.
Barking: Fawn barks with joy when excited! This is usually when her person comes home, if it’s time to eat, or if her Sheltie foster brothers start barking.
Health: Fawn was diagnosed with a bladder stone upon arrival in rescue. Medication and prescription food dissolved the stone and she has had no further issues. She will need to stay on this food to prevent UTIs and bladder stones. Fawn is on anxiety medication to help her adjustment to living in a household as a family member. The medication has helped a lot with her fear and anxiety.
Experienced Home: Fawn will blossom in a home experienced in allowing the dog to set the pace for interaction and building trust, and who understands the precautions needed to keep a shy dog safe. A home with routine and consistency will be very helpful.
Now that Fawn is feeling better medically and emotionally, her personality is beginning to shine and she is ready to start her new life!
Adoption fee: $350
We adopt locally in the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota.
