Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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This gorgeous little girl is Phoebe, and she is one very special little dog. She is a “mixed breed mystery”, possibly a hound/chihuahua/shiba inu/terrier mix.
Phoebe was found as a stray running along the Coney Island Boardwalk. With all the noise, people, and excitement around her, she was understandably terrified. When she arrived at the shelter, she was very reluctant to engage with the staff and spent much of her time scared and shut down. But the shelter staff could see that behind those frightened eyes was a sweet, affectionate little dog who just needed someone to give her a chance. And boy, were they right!
Phoebe has made tremendous progress since arriving in her foster home. For the first two days, she wouldn't leave her crate and wanted absolutely nothing to do with being touched or petted. Within about 72 hours, however, she decided that being loved was actually pretty great, and she hasn't looked back!
Today, Phoebe is a total cuddlebug. She jumps into her foster mom's lap, snuggles up next to her when she sleeps, and happily gives kisses. She is also becoming increasingly comfortable with new people coming into the home. She may bark when someone first arrives, but give her a few seconds and she'll decide they're okay. Once she feels safe, she is affectionate and loving.
One of the biggest factors in Phoebe's transformation has been the other dogs in her foster home. They have essentially shown her the ropes and helped her learn that the world isn't such a scary place. Phoebe adores other dogs and has a wonderful, playful personality. In fact, she seems to have a special talent for convincing even the most uninterested dog that playing with her is a good idea! She is currently living with a huge Mastiff, a Husky/Shepherd mix, and a smaller Pomeranian mix about her size—and she loves them all.
Because other dogs have played such an important role in helping Phoebe gain confidence, we feel very strongly that Phoebe needs to be adopted into a home with another friendly, playful dog. A canine companion isn't just something she would enjoy; we believe it will be an important part of her continued success.
Phoebe was apparently housetrained to use wee-wee pads in her previous home. She is now learning that the preferred bathroom is outside, and she's making excellent progress, however, she is not 100% housetrained yet. She is a quick learner and has made remarkable progress, but her new family should expect some accidents, particularly during the adjustment period. A fenced-in yard would be ideal for Phoebe so she can be taken outside frequently while she continues working on her housetraining. Her adopters will need to be patient and prepared to continue the training in their home. Phoebe is crated when left alone and does well for up to five hours. Phoebe would do best with people who have some flexibility and can spend plenty of time with her.
Phoebe LOVES being outside, and she has developed a rather serious hobby: Chasing moths and butterflies. She will spot one and immediately launch herself into the air in an attempt to catch it. She can jump surprisingly high, and she is absolutely convinced that one day she WILL catch one. She has plenty of puppy energy, but she is not hyper. She loves to play, explore, and have fun, but she is also perfectly happy to settle down and cuddle with her person.
Phoebe can still get nervous in unfamiliar situations, and she needs people who will give her time to feel safe rather than expecting her to immediately be confident. But even when she is nervous, she has never snapped or growled when being handled. Phoebe is approximately 1.5 years old and 29 pounds, a pretty much perfect size! She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative, and microchipped. She needs a family willing to see past her challenges, continue the work her foster family has started, and give her the security and canine companionship she needs to become the happy, confident little girl we know she can be.
To adopt Phoebe, please complete our online dog application by going to sheltersurvivors.com Click on the home page, look for "Application" at the top of the home page, and complete the application. Hit the submit button once you have completed the application in its entirety. This will expedite the adoption process.
Adoption Fee: $400.00
