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My name is Dandy!

Posted 2 days ago

My basic info

Breed
Blue Heeler
Color
Black - with White
Age
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
32 lb (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
ps_2620616-942554

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Dandy, the sweetest little Texas Cowpoke! Dandy is a bright, affectionate 1.2-year-old Blue Heeler mix. Weighing in at just over 30 pounds, she’s the perfect size—not too big, not too small. She’s smart, athletic, and full of personality. Dandy loves playing fetch, tug, and learning new tricks. Once she’s all tuckered out from a day of play, she loves snuggling up on her bed and relaxing near her humans.  Dandy is very people-oriented and forms strong bonds with the humans around her. She follows her foster mom and dad like their sweet, happy-go-lucky little shadow.  She’s happiest with structure, routine, and quality one-on-one time. She is house trained, crate trained, walks well on leash, and is highly food-motivated. She already knows sit, stay, down, shake, turn, and play dead—and she loves learning more.



As a herding breed mix, Dandy can be mouthy and vocal during play and may lightly nip at heels, hands, or toes—this is something an experienced owner will recognize and know how to redirect appropriately or with basic training she would thrive. . She is very gentle.Dandy had a difficult start in life and is still building confidence, so she would do best in a calm, adult-only household with experienced dog owners who understand herding breeds and value positive structure and consistency. Dandy would thrive as the only pet, where she can fully relax and not feel the need to compete for attention. With the right home, she will be a deeply loyal, loving companion who wants nothing more than to be part of her person’s world. She loves her toys but she destroys them as most young dogs do but it sure is fun she says!



  She’s a vocal girlie and will TELL you when she’s upset through growls and grumbles-it's her way of talking and communicating. That said, no matter  she acts she has never once bit anyone or made us feel unsafe. 



- We think Dandy was abandoned by her former owners or came from a backyard breeder situation because she has some emotional trauma,  but came house trained and knowing sit. She is a bit of a scaredy cat and an anxious girlie, which we’re working so hard on with training and love. 



- Dandy is still a bit scared on walks and needs encouragement to get out the door, but generally enjoys it once she gets going. She is gaining self esteeem/confidence daily 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 


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Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2620616-942554
Contact
Tina Austin
Phone
Address
Dallas, TX 75248

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Thank you for adopting and not buying!!! Every week hundreds of highly adoptabledogs are put to death by local shelters. Most people would be amazed at the purebred and beautiful dogs available, if they walked into their neighborhood shelter.

Rescue organizations, like mine, work hard to save as many as we possibly can but is a never ending process with breeders and Puppy Mills selling unhealthy animals to the public. If you EVER saw a puppy mill you would NEVER buy again!

All of my dogs are neutered or spayed, vet checked, completely vaccinated, wormed, groomed and checked for heart worms. They are all are current on Heart worm medicine, flea, and tick medications. They are all microchipped as well.

Adoption fee is $300 to $350 (older "friends' can be less, please inquire. Puppies are $350 - Besides fully vetting all dogs, some of of the dogs I rescue, 1 in 5 I rescue have heart worms which is very expensive to treat. I also take in dogs who need surgeries and are close to death.

Go meet their pets

Please check out our website for the most up to date information on our events. We normally have an adoption event each weekend. If you are seriously considering adopting from us PLEASE complete an application prior to the event as that will get the process moving faster!!
Also, if you don't have the financial means to adopt but the heart to love a rescue, fill out an application and let us do a home visit, WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR FOSTERS!!!!
Visit us for all the information at www.codysfriendsrescue.org or go to our FB page and "friend" us!!

More about this rescue

About us: Cody was the first pet I owned as an adult. He was a Shih Tzu that I bought unknowingly, from a Puppy Mill. He fought for his life and barely survived, suffering for the first few months of his life. From then on I was stirred by a ferocious passion to save as many dogs as I could through networking with other rescue groups and saving the ones I could off of cold streets and unwanted in shelters. Cody did not live a very long life due to a weakened body, but I was able to love on him for eight good years! He will always be loved and forever remembered. With over 400 dogs rescued so far, we ARE making a difference!!
Thank you for visiting and considering a rescue........................
Tina Austin

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