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Socialization: Sara is a very sweet soul. She is kind and gentle and a little shy at first. With a little patience she will melt right into you and will take as many pets and belly rubs as you are willing to give. She has no trouble with our loud home and my 2 teenage boys. When they have friends over, she often retreats to our bedroom where she feels safe, so she would do best in a home with older kids if there kids in her forever home. She loves my husband. She really loves everyone, just needs a bit of patience and time. When Sara first arrived to us, she was definitely stressed from travel. She does great with other dogs, but she needed about a week to settle in with my pack. She initially didn't want to share her crate or bed with our dogs, but once she realized she was safe here, that has no longer been an issue. She has even started playing with my 7 year old setter. She gets so excited when we come home! She is more submissive and once she settles in, she is very friendly! We have not tested her with cats, but have not seen any sort of prey drive with her.
Training: Sara knows "ella" and "kathiste" the Greek for come and sit. She is an angel in the house. She has never had an accident and does not chew. We leave her out in our sunroom while we are away and she just sleeps. She can be crated and only 1 time has she barked in there at night and she quieted down quickly. Sara will either sleep in our sunroom on the couch or on a dog bed in our room. She would happily share your bed, but she's a bed hog and like a statue and hard to move!
Activity requirements: Sara is very calm and laid back. We do walks and she enjoys them, but she is a puller with just a harness. Walking with a head collar (K-9 Bridle) has helped. She would be fine with daily walks and they don't need to be more than 20-30 minutes. She enjoys exploring in a fenced area though.
Fence requirements: I would love a fenced yard for Sara, but it is not a deal breaker. I believe she would get too stressed at a dog park. She easily hops my little garden fencing, but has never challenged my 5' fence. I think she would do ok with a 4.5/5' fence. I just want her to be able to explore her yard. I would consider a "Sniff Spot" visit once a week if her family does not have a fence. An invisible fence may also be an option for her.
Personality: Sara is very cuddly and mostly prefers being with her people. She doesn't follow me around, so I wouldn't say she is a velcro dog. She is shy at first, but will come out of her shell. She'll melt right into you and snuggle with you until the end of time. When I am in another room, she will check on me - she always knows where we are.
Health history: Sara is healthy, spayed, microchipped, up to date on her vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. Her next Leishmaniasis test is due 1/30/2026.
This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80.
Foster comments: We have loved fostering Sara. She has been a very easy foster and really has had no issues. She is sweet and calm and very gentle. We live in a very urban area and have a lot of car sounds which were startling to Sara at first. She has gotten used to the sounds though and she really enjoys being outside - especially in the snow! We visited my parents' house over thanksgiving and she loved the quiet of the country. She enjoyed long walks with my husband on a long line since my parents do not have a fence. She does seem to prefer carpet and rugs over wood floors. She can do stairs, but has chosen not to go down our basement stairs yet. We usually let our fosters do and learn things at their own pace. She has adorable wonky ears and really the sweetest personality! You can find more photos of her on instagram @i_love_setters
Foster location: Oak Park, IL
Socialization: Sara is a very sweet soul. She is kind and gentle and a little shy at first. With a little patience she will melt right into you and will take as many pets and belly rubs as you are willing to give. She has no trouble with our loud home and my 2 teenage boys. When they have friends over, she often retreats to our bedroom where she feels safe, so she would do best in a home with older kids if there kids in her forever home. She loves my husband. She really loves everyone, just needs a bit of patience and time. When Sara first arrived to us, she was definitely stressed from travel. She does great with other dogs, but she needed about a week to settle in with my pack. She initially didn't want to share her crate or bed with our dogs, but once she realized she was safe here, that has no longer been an issue. She has even started playing with my 7 year old setter. She gets so excited when we come home! She is more submissive and once she settles in, she is very friendly! We have not tested her with cats, but have not seen any sort of prey drive with her.
Training: Sara knows "ella" and "kathiste" the Greek for come and sit. She is an angel in the house. She has never had an accident and does not chew. We leave her out in our sunroom while we are away and she just sleeps. She can be crated and only 1 time has she barked in there at night and she quieted down quickly. Sara will either sleep in our sunroom on the couch or on a dog bed in our room. She would happily share your bed, but she's a bed hog and like a statue and hard to move!
Activity requirements: Sara is very calm and laid back. We do walks and she enjoys them, but she is a puller with just a harness. Walking with a head collar (K-9 Bridle) has helped. She would be fine with daily walks and they don't need to be more than 20-30 minutes. She enjoys exploring in a fenced area though.
Fence requirements: I would love a fenced yard for Sara, but it is not a deal breaker. I believe she would get too stressed at a dog park. She easily hops my little garden fencing, but has never challenged my 5' fence. I think she would do ok with a 4.5/5' fence. I just want her to be able to explore her yard. I would consider a "Sniff Spot" visit once a week if her family does not have a fence. An invisible fence may also be an option for her.
Personality: Sara is very cuddly and mostly prefers being with her people. She doesn't follow me around, so I wouldn't say she is a velcro dog. She is shy at first, but will come out of her shell. She'll melt right into you and snuggle with you until the end of time. When I am in another room, she will check on me - she always knows where we are.
Health history: Sara is healthy, spayed, microchipped, up to date on her vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. Her next Leishmaniasis test is due 1/30/2026.
This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80.
Foster comments: We have loved fostering Sara. She has been a very easy foster and really has had no issues. She is sweet and calm and very gentle. We live in a very urban area and have a lot of car sounds which were startling to Sara at first. She has gotten used to the sounds though and she really enjoys being outside - especially in the snow! We visited my parents' house over thanksgiving and she loved the quiet of the country. She enjoyed long walks with my husband on a long line since my parents do not have a fence. She does seem to prefer carpet and rugs over wood floors. She can do stairs, but has chosen not to go down our basement stairs yet. We usually let our fosters do and learn things at their own pace. She has adorable wonky ears and really the sweetest personality! You can find more photos of her on instagram @i_love_setters
Foster location: Oak Park, IL
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