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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Pet Location: Annie 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. Once scheduled, please arrive at the shelter before 4pm on our open adoption days to meet me! My Friends at Wayside say: - I am from a puppy mill/hoarding 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 am enrolled in Confidence College. This is a program for dogs to build confidence and learn that the world is not so scary. My adoption comes with a free 30-minute private training session. - I’m a shy dog and I need someone willing to be patient with me.- During my time at Wayside, I have enjoyed being around other dogs. - I am eligible for a Slumber Pawty, a 7-10 day in-home trial period. Please visit our website for additional information. My home needs are: - I must go to a home that already has another dog so they can show me the ropes. - I must meet other dogs in the home before adoption to ensure that we can be buddies. - A fenced yard is required for me! I’m still learning how to walk on a leash, so I will do better with a secure area to go out for potty breaks.- I need a home with kids 6 years old and older since I tend to be nervous around new people and loud noises.- New people and things make me a little nervous. Wayside recommends that I have a low traffic home.- 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. - For my safety, I must go home in an airline/travel carrier.Hi there, I’m Annie! I’m sweet and shy and still figuring out my way in this big world. I’ve made so much progress since the day that I was rescued from the awful puppy mill where I grew up, but I’m still learning and experiencing new things every single day. I’m a resilient and brave little gal who just wants to live my life as a normal dog. If you’re willing to stay patient with me and give me a little extra time and space, I’d love the opportunity to share my life with you.I’m a darling, 5-year-old, 19-pound Boston Terrier, with gentle, soulful eyes, the cutest little face, and a delightful, unassuming, lovely personality. I’ve been working on my housebreaking skills, and doing quite well when I can get outside on a consistent and frequent schedule. I still have accidents, though, so please just be patient and kind with me as I learn. I have experience with crate training, too. I came to Wayside after I was rescued, and my life has been sort of a whirlwind ever since. It was so scary being at the big shelter with so many new faces and routines and sounds. I felt lucky yet nervous when I was chosen to live in a loving foster home. I’ve been with Foster Mom for a few weeks now, and I’ve been busy learning house manners and other life skills that will help me adjust to my new life with you. I’m ready!Everything about living in a home was new and strange to me, so Foster Mom gave me all the time I needed to settle in. I’ve learned so much in such a short time! I can now navigate stairs and jump up on the couch and explore the yard and roll in the grass without a care in the world. It’s all new to me and I love it! I stay in my crate at night, and I feel safe and content there. The rest of the time, I can roam free in the house, even when no one is home. I don’t bother a thing. With time, I’m learning to enjoy human contact. I don’t approach people for attention, but I allow Foster Mom to sit close to me while softly and gently petting me. I trust her, and this time together feels so good to both of us. I like knowing that she’s nearby. Still, I sometimes cower when she stands over me, reverting to my fears from my past life. Sadly, these things take time to forget. I enjoy spending time with other dogs. I like interacting, coexisting, and even some light play with them, once I get comfortable. I get along just great with Foster Mom’s other dogs. I like to eat my meals in a separate and peaceful place, where I know no one will bother me. I’ve been working on my leash skills and also loving time exploring and romping in our fenced backyard. I need to be supervised whenever I’m outside to help me stay safe, and always kept on a leash or in a fenced area. I’ll need a securely fenced yard in my new home as well, in addition to another dog to help show me the ropes and to be my friend. I’m looking for a calm and quiet home without a lot of commotion and with kids over the age of 6 who understand how to give me space. I’ve been through so much hardship and change in my life. Please show me kindness, understanding, and grace as I get acclimated to my new life with you. I’ll be a loyal, happy, silly friend, once we bond and I know that you’re my people. I’ve waited a long time for you. I can’t wait to finally belong and to be your dog.Love, Annie
