Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
💙 Name: Boonie
💙 Gender: Female
💙 Age: Estimated 5 years old (Born in January 2021)
💙 Weight: 18 kg / 39.6 lb
💙 Adogs News Account: @_adogs_
1⃣ Health Condition
* Spayed.
* Microchipped, and completely recovered from heartworm and anaplasma (negative upon retest)..
2⃣ Rescue Story
* Boonie was found living on the streets in the cold winter, caring for her puppies. When a report was received and rescuers arrived at the scene, she was wearing a tightly fastened collar and nursing her babies on the roadside. She was very underweight and her and her puppies’ health were a major concern, so they were rescued immediately.
3⃣ Basic Information
* With People: Has been hurt by people in the past, so is very shy and takes time to open up. Gets nervous during 1-on-1 interactions and may whimper. But if you approach her slowly, she will accept your touch (though she might flinch slightly). While she gets quite tense when being held, she shows her cute side by quietly following familiar people from behind.
* With Dogs: Absolutely loves other dogs! While she can be a bit awkward around very assertive new friends, she generally plays well and enjoys romping around with her peers.
* With Cats: Didn't show any particular interest when encountering cats during her walks.
* Separation Anxiety: Since she is currently living in a group setting at our center, this is unknown. Will need basic training if her environment changes.
* Potty Training: Currently sticks to outdoor potty breaks at our center.
* Walks: Is still learning how to walk on a leash. Used to chew on the leash to show her discomfort, but this has improved significantly. Recently, she has been making eye contact while walking and follows her handler’s lead without pulling, though she prefers to maintain a bit of distance. Because she is easily startled, she may bolt at loud noises or passing cars, so extra caution is required.
* Car Sickness: Has shown no symptoms of motion sickness on trips under one hour.
* Biting: Because she is very fearful of humans, she’s being trained and monitored to see if she bites defensively. May slightly growl in uncomfortable situations such as when she’s being brushed, but she doesn’t bite.
* Barking: May whimper or "cry" during 1-on-1 interactions if she feels uneasy. Also tends to bark during meal times to ask for food faster, so she needs training to help her wait calmly.
* Likes: Loves treats, but won't eat them if someone is watching her closely. Prefers bite-sized treats and becomes quite active if you toss the treats to her.
* Dislikes: Generally is afraid of humans. Feels uncomfortable if someone approaches her while making direct eye contact or reaches out their hand abruptly. You must approach her slowly and give her plenty of time.
* Personality: Although she is scared and timid with people, she is very lively with her dog friends. Is a playful soul who fits in well with the pack. Is so independent and stable that she has no difficulty in staying in a kennel for extended periods.
