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Dee Dee

American Pit Bull Terrier Husky

Female, Adult
Fargo, ND
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Let me introduce you to Dee Dee, a Pitbull / Husky mix. She is a very affectionate dog that likes to spend time with her family and friends. She is adorable, has a great personality, and wants everyone to be her friend. Because of her loving personality she would not make a good guard dog. I don’t ever recall her barking indoors. She gets along with other dogs and, nothing would make her happier than to have a brother or sister that likes to play. She loves the snow and goes bouncing out the door like Pepe Le Pew after his girlfriend when there is accumulation. When doing research to see if Dee Dee would be right for you, I feel like the Husky description fits her personality the best. We are looking to rehome Dee Dee because I am no longer able to provide her with the exercise she needs. We have a fenced in back yard, but she still needs to get out and explore. She needs at least one good walk a day, with two preferred.
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Nyx

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Senior
Fargo, ND
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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var switchTo5x=false;stLight.options({publisher:'56e40c2a-2928-4a92-9903-c88366473aa8'}); If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________ Name: Nyx  Size:  ~Small range: Up to 25 lbs. Adoption Donation: $75 (applicable sales tax included). Adoption fees may be paid with cash or check. Other:  Spayed Female, vaccinations current, microchip, Older considerate children (7+) only, No other pets, Needs fenced-in yard  ** &#226&#128&#175Nyx qualifies for our&#226&#128&#175Seniors for Seniors Program.&#226&#128&#175 This program places senior dogs (age 8 or older) with senior citizens (age 65 or older) at a reduced adoption fee of $65.00.&#226&#128&#175 If you qualify and are interested in participating in this program, please fill out an application online and type "SENIOR" after your name.   Nyx just wants to be your girl and get lots of love and attention.   Foster Home Feedback       * No other pets, Older considerate children (7+) only, and Fenced-in yard       * Nyx is on medication for her allergies, 2 different medications for cardiomyopathy, and 1 medication that helps with her anxiety. These medications cost around $120 each month.  3/11/2024 Foster Feedback:  Nyx is a creature of habit and honestly hasn't changed much in the time we've had her. She is potty trained.  Nyx can function in a crate but hates it and doesn't need to be crated when we're gone.  Nyx would do well with older children.  Nyx does ok in a car ok but she shakes like crazy; however, that's just the way she is with anything that's not being home and laying on her chair. Nyx loves walks.  She does pull a little but any adult would be fine walking her on a leash.  Nyx is starting to lose her hearing and site a little but is still as spunky and ornery as ever.  She is not much for playing with toys. She works from home with me and spends most of her day perched on the back of her chair watching the neighborhood. 10/30/2023 Foster Feedback:  Nyx likes to lounge on the back of her chair and gaze out the window during the day while I work.  But once my husband gets home, she's ready for play time. She's prancy and wants to do all her tricks so she can get some treats. Which she loves! She is very treat motivated and is smart as a whip. She can sit, lay down, twirl and shake. She's an old dog but could definitely learn some new tricks.  She still loves to go for walks. Nyx likes to check the backyard and if she sees a squirrel or rabbit will chase it. She has yet to catch one though. She's not quite as quick as she thinks! She takes her medication like an old pro. She prefers to be the only dog in the house and doesn't really like to share with cats either. And older considerate children are a must as she might run off if the door is open too long. 10/30/2023 Temporary Care Feedback: I had Nyx a few weekends ago. She loves going on walks and does great on a leash. She enjoys treats and takes her medication well. She didn't have any accidents in the house. We let her sleep in the bed, since she is not crate trained and didn't like it at all. She doesn't bark much, only to alert us that someone was near the yard.  08/23/2023 Temporary Care Feedback: I was able to babysit Nyx for a weekend in the summer and we had such a good time together. I live in an apartment and she did not bark or notice any noise in the hallways. She is also still so spry! She loved going on walks with me and sniffing all the new smells. She was not bothered anytime we saw the turkeys or even other dogs on the other side of the road. She's not much of a cuddler, but has to be by your side at all times. She was able to free roam while I was at work, but definitely needs potty breaks throughout the day due to her old age. She does take medications and it requires a bit of coaxing, but does it like a champ! 11/10/2022 Foster Feedback: For a mature lady, Queen Nyx is very prancy. She loves to prance around the backyard making sure everything is safe for her people. When she comes in, she loves to do a trick so that she can have a treat. She knows when it's time to eat, she knows when it's time for her medicine, and she definitely knows when it's time to go to bed. And she will let you know. Nyx is a wonderful little lady and would be the perfect partner for a retired couple or a retired individual. She needs a backyard to get a little bit of exercise. She does like to walk, but she's a puller. She prefers to be the queen of the house. She prefers a house with no other dogs or small children. Consider giving this girl a chance to show you how much love she has to give.   7/7/22 Foster Feedback: This cute little Jack Russell Terrier may be a senior citizen, but she has lots of get-up-and-go! Some of Nyx’s favorite things are patrolling the fence perimeter for intruders, performing tricks for treats, charming visitors, and inspecting all packages that come to the house to make sure they’re safe for you! Her daily routine is sitting on the back of the couch watching her human work, napping, watching the birds, bunnies, and squirrels, laying in the sun…and taking yet another nap. Nyx is looking for a retirement home where she is the only pet as she is a bit of a diva and doesn’t want to share you with any other animals. She is good with older considerate kids (7+ yrs. old), but as a one-der, her adoptive home needs to have a fenced-in yard. Nyx has tons of personality and love to give, is totally house trained, and doesn’t need to be kenneled. Little Nyx has been waiting literally years for her person to find her and take her home forever. Let’s finally turn little Nyx into the Cinderella she deserves to be! 2/6/21 Foster Feedback: Nyx had a great time at the meet and greet. She loved showing off her tricks, for treats of course. She pranced around like the queen she is! She's the cutest little thing and everyone fell in love with her.To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 2, 2024, 1:33 pm
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Rico Suave

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Senior
Fargo, ND
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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var switchTo5x=false;stLight.options({publisher:'56e40c2a-2928-4a92-9903-c88366473aa8'}); If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________   Name:&#226&#128&#175 Rico Suave Size: ~Large range: 61-100 lbs   Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175$75 (applicable sales tax included).&#226&#128&#175Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175   Other:&#226&#128&#175&#226&#128&#175Neutered Male, Vaccinations current, Microchip, No other pets, No children, Fenced-in yard required **  Rico Suave qualifies for our&#226&#128&#175 Seniors for Seniors Program.&#226&#128&#175 This program places senior dogs (age 8 or older) with senior citizens (age 65 or older) at a reduced adoption fee of $65.00. If you qualify and are interested in participating in this program, please fill out an application online and type "SENIOR" after your name.   * Rico Suave requires daily medication for the management of his allergies. The cost of this medication is $180 for 3 months.    Rico Suave would luv to meet you!   Foster Home Feedback   * &#226&#128&#175NO Other Pets, NO Children, and&#226&#128&#175 Fenced-in yard required.  * Rico has had several masses removed, they were sent to a lab for histopathology. They came back as suspect histiocytomas, but because that type of mass typically occurs in young dogs, the histopathologist is suspicious of cutaneous Langerhan’s cell histiocytosis. Though these masses are typically benign, they may continue to grow, and some may grow faster than others. We have seen some growth and then shrink. The masses may need to be removed per vet recommendation if they show signs of infection. 2/28/24 Foster Feedback: This distinguished, handsome and spry senior is still patiently waiting (over 900 days now!) for a kind hearted person to share their heart and home with him.  He needs so little…a soft dog bed or a fuzzy blanket on an end of your couch is just fine for Mr. Suave. This guy is easy peasy,  rarely barks, eats and travels well, never has a potty accident, kennels beautifully or can be left loose in the house and is friendly with adult strangers. He isn’t the most photogenic as his expression never changes…it literally always looks the same whether he’s happy, sad, excited or mad. He may look grumpy but he’s definitely not.  Rico does have some skin issues requiring weekly medicated baths, but he jumps right into either the tub or shower with no problem at all. His skin medication is only $60 a month and he is not on prescription food either.   During this mild winter, he has been willing to take a long walk just about every day. He walks loose leash perfectly. He also will run after a tennis ball a few times and throw his stuffed fox in the air. He is looking forward to some sun bathing on the patio soon!   I hope Rico gets a chance to meet one of you looking for a perfect companion.  10/21/2023 Foster Feedback: This is Rico Suave and I can’t believe not even one person has asked to meet me over the last two years. I've been anchoring the list of available dogs for waaay too long considering what an agreeable, affectionate and well-behaved guy I am! The only time I ever bark is if the doorbell wakes me up from a snooze. I’m not interested in looking out windows so I never even see the mailman, I have never put my front paws on a counter ever, and I never bother or chew on anything. My foster mom tells me every day what a good boy I am and I really really am!   I love to ride in the car and am quiet and calm, I don’t need to go outside to do my duty more than a few times a day. I sometimes like to go for a 6-8 block walk (I never pull), but mostly I’m content to just lay on whatever dog bed is closest to where my foster mom is. I even love to just be in my kennel with the door open. Since I’m such a good boy, I have run of the house when my family is gone. If you read under my picture about some growths I had in the past, I am happy to tell you I haven’t had any more! Yay for me! Although I am almost 10.5 years old, I am very spry and have absolutely no old age aches or pains, my muzzle isn’t grizzled and my eyes see very well. What I do have are a lot of skin tags and warts and I need to have a medicated shampoo every 5-6 days to keep my sensitive skin doing good. I do have more dander than an average dog, but my mom says it’s not a big deal to swiffer or vacuum more often. She keeps a blanket or sheet over the bed and the couch that I have permission to sleep on. I take cyclosporine every day to help my skin and occasionally have a cytopoint shot if my skin gets itchy.  While I want to be your only pet, I don’t act bad when I see another dog on a walk, and I don’t give a hoot about geese, squirrels or turkeys wandering around.  The best thing about me is all the love I show to my foster mom and dad. I am happiest when they sit down so I can invade their personal space and lay my big noggin on their lap! I am such a loveable guy and I know there has to be a forever person out there somewhere for me. I am waiting for you…please come and pick me as your companion and friend!   06/12/2023 Foster Feedback: Grandpa Rico is still patiently waiting for his forever home while living at the lake this summer and experiencing new activities. He took his first pontoon ride and was very comfortable just hanging out looking at other boats and the scenery passing by. I also brought him into the water and confirmed he can swim…but he really didn’t enjoy it much.  What he does really enjoy is basking in the sun on the concrete…and we do short sessions a few times a day. Mostly he just naps the day away staying close to where I am. He is such an affectionate, calm and loving dog! Go with the flow Rico is so well behaved…he never gets into anything, keeps all 4 paws on the floor and jumps right into the tub for his weekly medicated bath. He rarely woofs at strangers walking on the beach road anymore and is content to just walk around the yard with me for exercise a few times a day. Rico is such an easy dog…he just needs a home without kids, has a fence and no other pets. He will give you all the love you need!     5/18/2023 Foster Feedback: Grandpa Rico has gone from holding down the couch to lawn ornament status basking in the warmth of the sun! Rico may have a grumpy countenance, but he is one of the most agreeable and go-with-the-flow dogs we have had the pleasure of fostering. His allergies still require medicated baths every five days and yep, he does have more than usual amounts of dander…but it’s an easy fix with a vacuum and swiffer!   Rico is a good eater, keeps all four feet on the floor (except when snuggling on the couch or sleeping just as close as he can possibly can to you in bed at night.) He doesn’t snore, kennels beautifully or can be left to free roam, only wants a short walk on nice days, has never chewed on anything human related, rides quietly and calmly in any vehicle and rarely barks. Look at that adorable little tip of his tongue that escapes his mostly toothless gums.  Although Rico wants to be your only pet, he is not reactive when seeing other dogs on walks or while riding in the car. He really is such a very, very good boy!     1/18/2023 Foster Feedback: Rico Suave has been with us since Christmas and we LOVE him!  We are retired and mostly home and he is happy not being kenneled all day. Rico is just the easiest and sweetest old man and has excellent house manners and a quiet, loving, and gentle nature. Literally, all he needs is a comfy dog bed or the end of a couch to nap on…and someone willing to give him frequent medicated baths to help his skin.  Rico doesn’t play with toys or chew on bones but will be happy to take a walk on warmer days, go for rides in the car or cuddle up next to you. He is a champion napper…happiest when he is right next to you with his huge noggin resting on your lap 9/6/2022 Foster Feedback: Rico has been doing well this summer. He enjoys napping on the cement, going for short walks, listening to turkeys (they don't bother him), and playing 5 minutes of tug of war every week. It's a big regiment for a big fella in his retirement phase of life. Rico has been doing very very well on walks; not reacting to other dogs or other critters out on walks. He is still a very treat-motivated old man. Rico sure would like to lounge in his forever home very soon! 7/21/2022 Volunteer Feedback: Rico Suave is a precious old man who would love to be someone's best buddy. His talents include snacking, pondering the meaning of life, and making sure the couch isn't going anywhere. He likes to be close to or directly on his people while just hanging out, or patrolling the great outdoors and taking in all the local sniffs. He's one of those gentle giants who may look like a grump but is secretly a total softie who isn't afraid to show his love with kisses and snuggles. 2/9/2022: Rico is the perfect winter dog in my mind as he has no interest in long walks in the cold or the snow; he just wants to go out for business purposes only. He loves his walks in the warmer weather of course. Rather than a long cold, snowy walk, he would rather just have a tasty treat out of his kong and then snuggle up for a nap. Handsome man Rico hasn't had any new bumps since the last bumps in the fall disappeared, so that is great news! Rico recently attended a "VIP" dog event the rescue collaborated with Down Dog Studio and Rico got to spend half an hour getting about a million pets from strangers; he was an absolute ham. He is pouting and sad he didn't find his forever home but, he looks forward to you giving him the next million pets. Rico grows weary of his foster father coming home from volunteering at the shelter almost daily and smelling like other dogs while he sits in his kennel; it's just not right for an old pup in his retirement years! 8/27/21:  Rico has been with me for a couple of months now. Rico was returned to the rescue after about 7 years, so he is really thankful 4 Luv of Dog has been there twice to take him in. Rico has been a very easy dog to have in the home. He is a fantastic house guest, I am more than happy to let him spend a little time here while he searches for that perfect retirement home. Rico will spend most of the day sleeping. He might follow you around the house a little but generally, he is going to find a cozy spot if there isn't a lap to settle into. Rico is kennel trained and spends his time while I am away in his kennel. He does well and seems comfortable. I always give him a reward for kenneling, and he usually gets breakfast in his kennel before I leave for work. He is potty trained and hasn't had any accidents.  Rico generally gets a little exercise after I return from work and then it's nap time again for Mr. Suave. Rico does love walking and exploring, occasionally even running. As a distinguished older gentleman, however, he doesn't really need extreme amounts of exercise daily as some dogs require. Rico is an oinker that absolutely loves his food and treats, which is great for training and having him follow your directions. That being said, his weight is doing pretty well and he has lost a few pounds since his initial vet visit, as the vet recommended. Rico's transition from his old home of about 7 years to a stay at the shelter, then to my home was not very easy for him. He was also coming off a prescription of steroids per the veterinarian's advice. While he was completely content inside my apartment almost immediately, he did take some adjustments to the neighborhood on walks. Other people and dogs would stress him out if we got too close. He really needed decompression time to get used to his new surroundings. 4 Luv of Dog sent Rico and me through a six-week training course  "Over Reactive Rover"  through Down Dog Studio to help him overcome this hurdle, and it has helped immensely. Rico has been much easier and calmer to walk and has picked up very well on everything we have been taught. I would, of course, go over some of the things we worked on so he can continue to be successful in his retirement home. I would also encourage adopters to continue training as training classes are just as much for the owner as for the dog. I feel like Rico's transition from his foster home to an adoptive home will be much easier than the transition from the shelter to a foster home. This coupled with the training Rico has received has him really looking forward to lounging around with you, so please consider adopting Rico to help him finish his journey out of the rescue for good!!To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 2, 2024, 1:33 pm
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Confetti

Labrador Retriever Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Fargo, ND
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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var switchTo5x=false;stLight.options({publisher:'56e40c2a-2928-4a92-9903-c88366473aa8'}); If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________  Name: Confetti Size: Medium range: 26-60 lbs  Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175$250 (applicable sales tax included) Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175  Other:&#226&#128&#175 Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip, NO cats and NO apartments, fenced yard required, older/considerate children only! ** Confetti is on medication for anxiety. The cost is about $17 per month.   Confetti is very friendly and would love a home that would give her plenty of snuggles and treats.    Foster Home Feedback  ** NO cats and NO apartments! **  Older considerate children only! **  Fenced yard required 2/28/24 Foster Feedback: Confetti has been in rescue for over 500 days and is still patiently waiting for her forever family to find her.  She is a wonderful companion and would make a great sport dog.  Confetti has played a part in shaping several puppies in the rescue! We often puppy-sit and sometimes take in a puppy to foster. Confetti is fantastic with the puppies, playing with them and helping to teach them the dog ropes.  She would welcome the opportunity to show you how much love and devotion she can offer.  We love Confetti so much and hope the right person comes along soon and gives this sweet girl a chance. 10/28/23 Foster Feedback:  Fun Facts About Confetti: -Loves car rides, belly rubs, snuggles and her snuffle mat -Loves to swim, would make a good dock jumper -Loves to fetch -Loves birds…would love to chase them. Also, not scared of fireworks and looks good in the color orange!  -Playful, prancy and agile…would be fantastic with agility -SMART, oh so willing to please and very food motivated Confetti absolutely loves her people and plans to spend her life trying to make them happy, and play fetch, of course! In addition to being a loose leash pro, this brilliant beauty knows almost 20 different cues! At just under 40 lbs. Confetti can happily show how affectionate she is by snuggling with you in the recliner and offering her loving licks. Confetti has been working so hard on her reactivity and separation anxiety and making immense progress! She has been meeting new people and dogs at the meet and greets all over town. Going to these events has become one of the favorites for this joyful 2-year-old. She would love to show you how much she has learned; her future is so bright! In September, Confetti released a video for her 1-year anniversary in rescue. You can view it here. https://youtu.be/--Lrz_rL-0Y?si=qC_yt4ZITWZcqNhS 8/28/23 Foster Feedback: Confetti has a big announcement! In September, she will be in rescue for 1 year! She is planning something fun to share about all her achievements during that amazing year! 4/12/23 Foster Feedback: Confetti thought it was time to let her future family know what she’s been up to. We are so proud of how well she has done with sharing toys! She loves playing with her small foster brother and is pretty good with being gentle with his little self, even though she has a lot of spunk! They trot around the house, each with an end of the same toy in their mouths. Confetti had a spa day including a bath, nail trim, and ear cleaning. She was easily entertained by a lick mat, which made making her beautiful a lot easier! Confetti loves to go for car rides and doesn’t try to bolt when the doors are open.  We have been steadily practicing daily kennel naps where Confetti can enjoy a stuffed bone or Kong and settle in for some quiet time, she does well with being in her kennel for a couple of hours at a time. Throughout the day we carve out 10-20 minutes a few times a day to play, practice manners, and/or go for walks. We really love having this endearing, happy honey with us. 3/7/23 Foster Feedback: Confetti has been working so hard and has learned so much while attending classes at Down Dog Studio and practicing at home with her foster mom. The cues she regularly knows are: touch, sit, down, wait, leave it, place (bed), kennel, come, off, up, bring it, drop, spin and Confetti has good loose leash walking manners.  This sweet pup is affectionate with her people. We have developed a strong bond training together and she prefers to spend her time with her foster mom, however, she finds opportunities to play with her human foster brother and cuddle her foster dad. One evening, her human foster sister was crying (sibling squabbles) and Confetti gently found the best angle to lick her tears and insert herself into sister's lap for snuggles. The tears stopped because who can cry through that comforting preciousness?! Confetti is a very playful pup! Her favorites haven't changed, and she still finds joy and exercise playing fetch both inside and outside. She was prancing around the other day switching gaits like a fancy show horse. Confetti loves to learn and work and is extremely food motivated. She even prefers working over fetch, so she really does well when she's engaged and learning.   Confetti's perfect match will find her and when they do, it will be someone who has lots of love and belly rubs to give. Someone who can offer time and patience to help her build confidence in anxious situations and set her up to succeed. A family who is home more often than not and has a large area for her to run and play. Confetti would enjoy and benefit from having a canine fur sibling who would reciprocate play. Does this sound like your family? This smart, spunky pup has so much love and companionship to offer! 1/8/23 Foster Feedback: Sweet Confetti came to the rescue from the pound in September 2022. This little lady loves to play with toys, especially balls and fetch! She even tosses them around and plays by herself. Her favorites are the glitter baby shark. When she is happy and excited, she prances around and has a great time playing with my mini dachshund. Confetti has a lot of energy! She likes being outside, even in the cold. She is wonderful with the kids, they chase her around, and that’s what she likes. She has been cautious, but friendly meeting a few new people. To keep Confetti engaged we’ve been learning new tricks, playing double ball fetch, puzzle feeders, exploring the yard and learning how to be comfortable and confident being left alone. She sleeps quietly in her kennel all night. Confetti would do best in a home where her people are home more often than not and have dedicated time and patience to offer her in learning healthy ways to cope with her anxiety.  Confetti is petite, smaller than she looks in pictures and her fur is silky soft. She has the most adorable, speckled socks and is a fantastic cuddler. The kisses she offers show the love she has, and they are not slobbery at all!  I’m looking forward to helping her continue to grow in confidence and knowledge so she can be her best pup and make the perfect family pet!  11/17/22 Foster Feedback: Confetti is still looking for her forever home. She is still a spunky gal who loves to move, run, and play! She spends quite a bit of time running around in our backyard trying to catch all of the birds and squirrels. She is fantastic at fetch and loves to run around and play with our kids.  Even though Confetti has a tough time when she first meets new dogs, she really enjoys having a dog buddy! I can tell she misses our last foster as they’d play for hours. She gets along just fine with the resident dog but he doesn’t play nearly enough for her liking. She is super lovable and sweet! She does get a bit nervous meeting new people - especially men. She just needs a few extra minutes to sniff them out. So some time and patience is needed. She quickly became BFF’s with my husband.  She is just so cute and sweet! We hope she finds her forever family soon! I can see her being a great road trip dog, going on hikes, jumping in the river, etc. I hope she finds a person to match her fun personality!  10/13/22 Foster Feedback: Confetti is a loving dog who enjoys chomping toys, cuddling on laps, and giving kisses. She loves my kids and is always down for a game of hide and seek. I’m able to leave her unattended for about 10 minutes without her getting into mischief but haven’t had the courage to try any longer than that. Confetti sleeps well through the night. She has woken me up twice to go outside and use the bathroom but generally sleeps through the night. She is potty trained but for some reason enjoys peeing on our porch instead of going all the way outside. We are working on that!  We have another foster and our own dog and she gets along with them beautifully. She has some spunk and can play for hours with another playful dog. However, intros need to be done slowly during initial meets. We can help you with that if you have another dog.  Confetti is a good girl and would love to meet you!  9/19/22 Volunteer Feedback: Confetti is a gorgeous girl who loves to love on others! Within seconds of meeting her, she was kissing me all over! She walks beautifully on a leash and follows directional cues wonderfully. Her basic commands, such as sit, are a work in progress, but a patient owner would get these commands mastered in no time. She loves her tennis ball and returns it back with the command “drop it.” Relaxing in a shaded spot is her idea of a good time! She enjoys playing “find it” with treats and lounging around in the presence of humans. Her small head fits perfectly in hands and she loves to receive scratches near her ears! This beauty would love an owner who can still around at her pace and take in the views and scents with her. To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 2, 2024, 1:33 pm
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Carly

American Bulldog

Female, Adult
Fargo, ND
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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var switchTo5x=false;stLight.options({publisher:'56e40c2a-2928-4a92-9903-c88366473aa8'}); If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________  Name: &#226&#128&#175Carly Size:  ~Large range: 61-100 lbs  Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175 $75 (applicable sales tax included).&#226&#128&#175 Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175  Other:&#226&#128&#175&#226&#128&#175 Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip, NO Other Pets, Older/Considerate Children Only, and Fenced-in yard required. **   Carly has been diagnosed with urinary incontinence. This is controlled with medication. The cost is $40 for a 30-count box, 1 box should last her about 30 days. This dose could change as recommended by your veterinarian if the current dose can no longer manage the incontinence. Carly also takes over-the-counter Zyrtec, 1 tablet daily as needed for mild allergies.   Carly &#226&#128&#175is a super sweet girl!   Foster Home Feedback  * &#226&#128&#175 NO Other Pets, Older/Considerate Children, and&#226&#128&#175Fenced-in yard required.  Medical Feedback:  For anyone interested in Carly, I'd love to explain her urinary incontinence. If you didn't have to give her a pill in her food for it, you wouldn't know she has an issue. Carly takes 2 pills of Incurin a day, just in the morning, and takes it right in her food. Her incontinence is managed great with this medication. She has never tinkled with excitement, she's never had an accident, and if needed - she can kennel for up to 8 hours with no issues at all. 2/28/24 Foster Feedback: Carly is doing great but does not appreciate this snow/cold business interrupting her daily walks. Rude! Here are some key things we're working on daily: door manners, 3 sec rule with other dogs outside engage/disengage, loose leash training. What's new with Carly? She's on the 5th week of over reactive training ( new location and dogs), 2nd class she's been in. She had a little trouble with adjusting but she's making progress. We got the go ahead to train with a friend to slowly introduce her dog and Carly at a 50 ft distance. Hoping this will help with future socializing, ongoing trainings, and events. Carly loves playing tug with her toys, stoop watching the neighborhood, her snacks and napping (don't we all, ha), coffee Friday day or pup cup day! Carly is not a fan of the vacuum cleaner, loud noises, not loving her food (adding a little soft food in to assist).  No accidents, she isn't kenneled while we're out and longest she's been alone is 6 hrs. She takes Incurrin for incontinence daily and an allergy pill for her skin. Dan and I work from home and Carly likes to spend most of her day in his office.  11/8/23 Foster Feedback: Carly is potty trained, no accidents so far. She goes right to the door when asked. We haven't left her unattended yet, we'll have a better idea on how that goes this weekend with a short errand run. We haven't introduced her to my niece and nephew yet, they are 4 and 7yrs old. She is the Queen of couch potato and found her favorite spots in the house for napping. She gets very distracted at the window and on walks. We'll be attending training for that. Carly loves her daily walks and playing with all her new toys, napping during the day and especially treats.  She's really enjoying the big back yard doing daily perimeter checks and chasing away the squirrels. As of right now she might do best in an only dog family, but with training and time that may change. We're excited to see her blossom and her personality come out daily.  5/21/23 Foster Feedback: We seriously cannot believe Carly has not been adopted yet! We absolutely love having her, she is such a great dog - so easy! Nothing really new has changed with her, she still spends her days mostly napping, relaxing, watching out the window, playing with her foster brother, and snuggling mostly with her foster dad. Carly is such a sweet girl and absolutely loves people. The only thing we are still working on is her walking etiquette; but with treats and cheese, she does so much better. She tends to get excited if we see dogs on walks and wants to pull, so the treats help keep her focused and not pull as much. Besides walks, she is such an easy girl. Carly is kennel trained and sleeps great through the night, knows exactly when it is time to eat, and is the perfect balance of active and lazy. Someone will be so lucky to have her, she is full of love to give and deserves the best home!  1/18/23 Foster Feedback: Carly is doing so well and we absolutely love her! Here is a day in the life of Carly: Carly starts her day off by eating right when she wakes up, then goes out to go potty, but she prefers to eat before she goes outside!! Then she loves to come and take a morning nap in bed while we get ready for work, and she knows she gets to come too. She LOVES car rides!! We take Carly to our office just about every day, but when she needs to stay at home, she kennels wonderfully. At work, Carly spends most of her day taking naps, playing with her toys on her dog bed, and greeting people at the office. She LOVES people, especially guys! She does great all day at work. You barely know she is there. Then at about 5 o'clock, she knows it is time to go home and eat. Once she eats, she spends time playing. Because she is so quiet all day, she likes to get a little energy out after she eats! On really cold days, she gets too cold outside, so is very quick to come back in!! On nicer days, she loves a good walk outside. After her dinner and playtime, Carly is all ready to cuddle in for the night and snuggle with us. She is the best cuddler! Carly is such a good girl, and we seriously can't believe someone hasn't adopted her yet. She does take medication for her urinary incontinence, but it is managed great with her medications. She has never had an accident in our house. She is really doing great! Someone will be so lucky to have this beautiful girl. She is a such a people dog and can't wait to find her forever family who will love her just as much as she will love them! If you are looking for a loving girl who loves people, enjoys being active but still loves to be lazy and take lots of naps, and looks like a tiger, this is your girl! Apply today!   10/25/22 Foster Feedback: Ahhh where to start with this little tiger lady, we have had Carly for the past 2 months and absolutely adore her. We love to call her cute, cute Carly, because she is simply the cutest!! Here are some things to know about our favorite tiger lady: -She is the cutest. She seriously looks like a Siberian tiger and has the most unique markings, hence why she is our tiger lady. -Carly is just the sweetest. I have never seen a happier dog than this girl, especially when you come home. She gets SO excited to see you!! She has a solid 5 minute stretch of excitement including zoomies, little jumps, showing off her toys, giving kisses, the whole 9 yards, then after a good few minutes, she is back lounging on the couch, just observing what you are doing with her favorite toy. -This girl kennels great and is very treat motivated. She loves all treats and takes them very nicely, but her favorite high-reward treat is string cheese.  -She LOVES people. We take her to work a couple times a week and she loves seeing the girls at our office and does great hanging out in our offices taking naps, playing with her toys, and enjoying walk breaks. You barely even know she is in your office with you. -She is turning into a little cuddle bug, it wasn't her thing right away, but she loves to be cuddled up next to us now. -Carly loves to be active, yet she is overall a very calm dog. She loves to run and play in the backyard and loves walks. She is VERY strong and sometimes pulls on her walks, but is redirected very well with cheese.  -She does great in the car and she got to help my husband harvest this year in the field. She helped make sure he was doing a good job in the combine. It was a fun adventure for her!! -All night long she sleeps in a chair in our living room. If you let her sleep in your bed with you, she highly enjoys it and really doesn't move at all. -Carly makes my husband and I so happy!!! She is just a goofy girl with the sweetest personality. Her muscles are insane, she is like a little bulldozer bulldog, so older kids are required for her. She has loved all of the people she has met, so she does great with everyone. -She is such a great girl and will make any family so happy!!! If this sounds like your girl, apply today!! She's excited to meet you!! 9/9/22 Temporary Care Feedback: Our beautiful tiger lady is just the sweetest. Carly loves treats and takes them very gently. She is a great walker and loves to explore the outdoors. In our house, she is very laid back, just hangs around, plays with toys, and naps. She is a great sleeper too. She loves to sleep in bed with you and barely moves all night. Carly has met some human friends with us and did great, she seems to really enjoy males. Carly has been a great office companion too. I took her to work and she laid on her dog bed all day, greeted people she saw, and had some great walk breaks throughout the day. Carly is looking for a family to call her own. 8/11/22 Volunteer Feedback: What a beautiful girl Carly is! She has such a gentle spirit you wish you could give her kisses and pets all day long—and luckily, she would like that too! Carly is a low-vigor dog who has a subdued approach to life. She walks at a beautiful leisurely pace, but, honestly, she would prefer to lounge around. She enjoys squeaky balls, but is not a huge fan of chase or fetch—she just likes to lie down and go to town squeaking! When alone, she does wonderfully—she does not whine or bark; instead, she just rests and patiently waits for her turn to receive attention. She knows “sit” and happily follows the command for a treat. Carly does have trouble holding her urine, so she requires training in that area. Training this stunning girl will take a patient and authoritative owner (who keeps good treats on hand!) She is an affectionate girl who appreciates a good pet but does not think of herself as a lap dog; instead, she enjoys laying down beside her owner and receiving pets. Carly is a spectacular girl who is worthy of a home that can shower her with the love and affection she deserves (and will undoubtedly give back)! 7/30/22 Volunteer Feedback: Carly is a soft-hearted, gorgeous girl! Her beautiful, tiger-like coat makes her the center of attention—and rightfully so! She is a gentle giant when receiving affection, but she can also be an independent and strong lady. She needs an owner who can effectively handle and guide her since she is a powerhouse (when she wants to be!) While she can be somewhat stubborn on a leash if she fixates on another dog in the distance, when she is distraction-free, she walks at a beautiful leisurely pace. She still needs to work on her cues, but I am sure that she will learn splendidly with an owner who is patient with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind girl like her. To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 2, 2024, 1:33 pm
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Salad

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Fargo, ND
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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var switchTo5x=false;stLight.options({publisher:'56e40c2a-2928-4a92-9903-c88366473aa8'}); If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________  Name: Salad Size: Large range: 61-100 lbs  Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175$250 (applicable sales tax included) &#226&#128&#175Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175  Other: Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip, NO cats and NO apartments   Salad is a sweet and playful girl with a heart of gold. She wants to be a part of your family!   Foster Home Feedback  ** NO Cats! NO apartments 2/29/24 Foster Feedback: Salad continues to be such a sweet girl.  She is now weighing in at 100lbs!  Big girl. Salad is still working on meeting new people. She sits, shakes, rolls over, stays when she is told and waits nicely for her food. Her recall is pretty good when she is out running around in the yard. When we call her, she comes running back. Salad is such a good girl, but will need a quiet place to live. If we move her kennel or her routine is different, she gets very nervous - Salad just isn't a big fan of change. 11/9/23 Foster Feedback:  Salad is super smart. Loves her food and treats. Will do almost anything for food. She knows how to sit, shake, and roll over. She sits nicely while she waits for her food. She loves running in the yard. Salad also loves sleeping in her kennel at night. When you tell her it’s bed time she will put herself to bed in the kennel, it’s quite cute. We leave the kennel door open so if she wants she can sleep with us, but most of the time she chooses to stay in her kennel. She is very snuggly, and snores loud as she is laying by you. She is very aware of everything around her. When you talk to her she listens very intently. She is completely potty trained. No accidents at all. She is still working on getting used to strangers. 6/20/23 Foster Feedback: Salad has been with us now for about 3 months. She is still a little nervous around new people that come to our house so we will put her in her kennel in our room and let her just relax while people are here. When she has been at the kennel for the weekends, she does fine with all the people, so I am guessing she just has a little bit of nervous territorial instincts. We are working on that, but we don't get a lot of visitors so we haven't been able to test that much. Salad loves to play with her tennis ball, its her favorite and also loves to play with her tug toy. She just learned "roll over", she is very smart. With more training she will be a fantastic dog. She is completely potty trained, loves her kennel, and does well in the car. When you say "bedtime" or "kennel" she immediately will put herself in her kennel, sometimes she will just go in there to rest. I work from home so Salad isn't left alone very often, but she does fine in her kennel when we do leave. She is very cuddly, she loves to lay on the bed with us when we watch tv or just rest. She is very good about coming to you when she is called. She loves to run around our yard, but will immediately come when called to go back in the house. She does bark when people walk by our fence line and basically monitors our yard at all times when she is outside. Inside she will bark at the window when people walk by, we are still working with her on that. She is a typical herding dog, very alert and always watching everything. She is very good about waiting until she is told to "eat" her food. We haven't had any issue with guarding her food, but we also don't have any other pets. 2/19/2023 Volunteer Feedback:  Salad is the sweetest girl on the block. She's velvety soft and cuddly, excellent on leash walks, and enjoys many smells and sounds the outdoor adventures present. She is curious about other dogs, not aggressive, but excited. Salad loves her one-on-one time in the couch room and soaks in all the attention she can get. The kennel room is a loud environment, so spending time cuddling with humans feels good. Salad has been dog tested and she did well! As with all young dogs, she will need a slow, gradual introduction and humans to moderate play (she LOVES to play), but Salad would fit well in the house with other K9 siblings. Please look at this beautiful girl! You will not regret it.To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 2, 2024, 1:33 pm

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