Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Fern is a sweet, loving dog who has had some bad luck in her young life. She is approximately 2-3 years old and 32 pounds. She is a low rider mix who looks a lot like a mini, short-legged black lab. We refer to her as a Corgidor. Fern has had a rough start to life, but thankfully she has made it through the tough times. She ended up in a high kill shelter in New Mexico and was pulled by a local rescue after being put on the short list and then brought up to Colorado by our rescue. During a routine spay, the vet found something abnormal inside her so then she had to have a second surgery to figure out what it was. It turns out that her spleen had ruptured in the past, probably from some sort of trauma, and was unable to heal properly, so it had to be removed. Thankfully, she has recovered well and will now be able to lead a normal life. During the surgery, she was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, although she’s had minimal symptoms. Dogs respond well to dietary management, and the vet says that all she needs is a specialized food (hydrolyzed protein) to keep her healthy. Fern’s disposition is gentle and sweet. She is a true companion dog and always wants to hang out near her people. She loves to bury her head in your lap in the mornings and will happily sit right beside you on the couch at night. She loves her daily walks and does well on a leash, though she is still working on not chasing the neighborhood squirrels who taunt her on walks. She is dog friendly and plays well with her corgi foster sister, but she can be nervous of large dogs. She is very gentle when taking treats, and loves being the center of attention. She is potty trained, crate trained, and can be left out in the home on her own without any issues. Fern’s ideal home will be one where she isn’t left alone for long hours as she loves to be with her family. She could be in a home with shared walls as she is not much of a barker but will need at least a small secure yard as she does not potty well on the leash. She would like a daily walk or two, and loves to go for car rides. She is calm and gentle when meeting kids, so a home with children 6+ will be considered. She has not been cat tested. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and heartworm negative. If you are interested in meeting Fern to potentially adopt her, the first step is to fill out and submit one of our Meet and Greet/Adoption Applications. Her Adoption fee is $375 and we do not adopt outside of Colorado. May 21, 2025, 11:07 pm
