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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Pet Location: Raven is currently living in a foster home. If you’d like to schedule a time to meet her, please contact Wayside Adoptions at (816)986-4426.My friends at Wayside say:- I am from a puppy mill situation. I will likely need extra time to adjust to home life. I have lived with other dogs but have not socialized with people until recently. Things like walking on a leash and going through doorways can be challenging for me. Adopting me will be extremely rewarding, but I need time to learn.- I’m a shy dog and need someone willing to be patient with me.- I am mostly housebroken in my foster home, and I have experience with crate training.- I have displayed some touch sensitivities. Ask our staff for more info! My home needs are: - I must go to a home that already has another social dog so they can show me the ropes. - A fenced yard is a must for me! I do not know how to walk on a leash, so I need a secure area to go out for potty breaks. - If you have kids in the home 9 years old and younger, I will need to meet them since I can be nervous around new people and loud noises.- For my safety, I need to go home on an anti-slip collar called a martingale collar. For your convenience, we sell them in our retail store, Whiskers and Wags.Hi there, I’m Raven! I’m a sweet and silly dog, searching for a home with kind and patient people who will let me learn and experience things in my own way and at my own pace. You see, everything about living in a home as part of a family is new and strange to me. I’m figuring it all out, but it just takes time. For now, I’m more comfortable with dogs than people, but you’ll know that I accept and love you when you see me jump and prance at the mere sight of you, my ears flapping for all they’re worth. That will be a good day!I’m a darling, 8-year-old, 35-pound Basset Hound, with those beautiful and soft hound ears, the cutest face, and an unassuming, happy, delightful personality. I’m already mostly housebroken, although I still have occasional accidents, especially at night. If you keep me on a schedule and get me out often, it will help to set me up for success as I learn. And please just stay patient, remembering that I’m trying my best. I came to Wayside after I was rescued from a sad and lonely life as a puppy mill dog, where I experienced 8 long years of neglect. Getting rescued was confusing and scary too, especially when I arrived at the big shelter. Lucky for me, I was chosen to live in a foster home to learn about how my life should have been all along. It has been quite a whirlwind for me this past month. I had no idea that such an incredible life existed. But here I am, ready for my next chapter to begin! I hope it will be with you.My foster parents understood my past, my insecurities, and my quirks, so they let me take all the time I needed to settle in. It felt scary and stressful, especially those first few days. But the first thing I knew, two weeks had passed, and I was getting the hang of living in a home with a family and a new routine. I’ve got it down now, and I’ve made myself comfortably at home. I stay in my crate every now and then, and I do just fine there, but I typically can roam free in the house even when no one is home. I never cause any trouble at all. At night, I sleep in the bedroom with my foster parents and the other dogs. Each morning, I greet Foster Mom with a lick and a happy jump to remind her that it’s going to be another great day. I’ve discovered the luxury of lounging on a soft couch, which I’ll never take for granted. Life is good, and I intend to savor every moment of it from here on out.My favorite things are hanging out with the other dogs, playing with my toys, and exploring in our fenced backyard. I’m not an excessive barker, but true to my Basset Hound breed, I do like to howl and bellow at times. Sometimes I’m having so much fun in the yard at my foster home that I don’t want to come back in. Foster Mom calmly leashes me up or carries me back inside without issue when this happens. While I have made tons of progress during the past month in my foster home, I still feel fearful or startled at times, and sometimes I feel panicked when that happens. I know I’m safe now, but it’s hard to quiet old memories and fears. The other dogs that I live with in foster are such a comfort to me. When we have visitors stop by, I stick close to the dogs for reassurance. I will need a home with another social dog who likes to hang out and sometimes play, as well as a securely fenced yard. I need to be supervised whenever I am outside, and always kept on a leash or in a fenced area. Human contact is still new and sometimes uncomfortable for me. I’m not the sort of dog who wants to cuddle with you on the couch all day long. With time, though, I have started to approach Foster Mom for gentle pets, and I like knowing that she’s nearby. I tolerated her dog savvy grandkids when they wanted to pet me, but it made me uncomfortable. And I seem to prefer women over men for now. Big changes in life like I am currently experiencing will just take time, so please give me grace as I learn. I’m looking for a calm home without a lot of commotion, and I will need to meet any kids under the age of 10 before going home together to make sure that we’re a good match.Days turn into weeks, months, and years when you’re stuck in a puppy mill. I always wondered if there was something more out there for me. My foster family opened up a whole new world for me that I’ve just begun to explore. And now I’m ready for you! I’m ready to work my way into your heart as a beloved family member. And that’s where I’ll stay. Love, Raven
