Dog Name: Polly
Age: 2
Gender: F
Breed: pitbull/boxer
Weight: 40lbs
Crate trained: yes
Potty trained: yes
Dog friendly: yes
Cat friendly: unknown
Kid friendly: possibly- older
Vaccinated: yes
Spayed/Neutered: yes
Heartworm: negative
Microchipped: yes
Energy level: medium/low
Polly Pocket is cute on the outside but even better when you get her to open up. She has come miles from the terrified dog at CACC, though she still has her moments. Polly LOVES toys, especially squishy balls and small stuffed animals. She almost always has one in her mouth, or two, and has been known to somehow fit 3 in there. She easily entertains herself with them by throwing them around, pouncing on them, running around with them and teasing you to catch her. She can be a power chewer with some toys, while keeping others safe from harm. Her happiness is contagious as she rolls around, sploots, does crazy yoga poses, and is always wagging her tail with her toys. She is also very fast when she wants to be, and can zoom around the house or yard, with an almost deer like hop to her running. Sometimes when running up the stairs, she will stop halfway turn around, lay down on the stairs and wait for you - it’s adorable. In addition to toys, she loves belly rubs. She asks for them regularly, and sometimes jumps up to give hugs. 99% of the time she is a very happy playful dog.
Polly generally sits without being asked, especially if a treat is involved, and also knows how to give paw. She is potty trained and non-destructive, and is left uncrated in a room with no issues. If I didn’t have 3 other dogs, I would have no concern leaving her out to roam the whole house. She is curious and might follow you around, but is not needy, so you can easily work on a computer or watch tv or do whatever, as she will go off and play by herself once she has done her investigating and realizes she isn’t interested in what you are doing. I’ve only heard her bark twice (randomly at nothing), and she only whines when she needs to go outside or for a second sometimes when you put her in her room. She will even voluntarily go outside in the rain and show! While she is generally unphased by noises (tv, dishes clanking, power drill, dogs barking, lawnmower, my generator, vacuum, etc), she gets very nervous when she hears the garbage truck. I know this will get better over time, as she was initially the same way with the snow plow, but is now fine with this too. She can take a bit to trust people and is a bit afraid of people when they meet, specifically when it comes to being close to her neck. A stranger putting on collars or leashes is a trigger for her. Poor girl thinks everyone wants to grab her and hurt her :( Having a secure, fenced yard (size isn’t super important) would be ideal for her as walks will be a bit overwhelming. She has met several people, male and female adults, and has warmed up to them, usually under 5 minutes.
Polly Pocket is cute, playful, and a very sweet girl. When she trusts you, she loves you. You are her person and she knows the world is safe. She warmed up to me in about a day, and continued to be even more awesome as the weeks went on. She definitely had a very traumatic past, but I have seen huge strides in her every single day that I’ve had her. I have no doubt that she will continue to open up and be an excellent dog for whomever is lucky enough to earn her trust. She has not met any children to my knowledge, but probably would be okay around older children that won’t be grabby with her. She would be fine with another dog, but I think she would also enjoy being an only dog and being spoiled with all the toys and love her heart desires. Being left alone while at work is not a concern, nor is coming and going to run errands - she just stays on her bed until you go into her room to get her. Her ideal adopter would be someone that has some patience, wants to spoil her with toys and treats, and doesn’t have a super active social life (constant new people coming over and always wanting to take her outside on walks and to new places).
If you’re interested in meeting Polly, please fill out an application at the link below.
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DHDN/Dog
