Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
Socialization: Young lady, Jetta, is a shy girl when you first meet her. She is submissive and will insist on belly rubs as her initial “bonding” activity. Introductions to new surroundings, people and animals should be slow – one at a time, since she can easily be overwhelmed (both leashed and/or through a fence or gate). Once she feels comfortable, she will be paws down and ready to play. Her smaller foster sister is the "Alpha" of the house, and Jetta doesn’t mind getting bossed around and being last in the pecking order. With Jetta’s young age and innocent puppy curiosity – her foster mom thinks she could eventually learn to be pals with cats, but she was not cat tested in her foster home.
Training: Jetta is an impressive learner in her foster environment. NO, DOWN, LEAVE IT, SIT, COME and CRATE are her most used commands. She hasn’t had a single accident in her foster home and quickly learned that doggie doors were her gateway to freedom. She does not attempt to escape the yard, and made fast friends with the “mean” dog on the rear fence line. She loves a good pile of sticks to chew, and will dig a small hole here and there, but nothing major so far. At nighttime, Jetta is a crate superstar. She does not chew her fluffy bed, and has a plaid snuggle blankie with her since coming over from Greece. She settles in quickly and you won’t hear a single peep from her overnight. Her foster mom does crate her when she leaves home for an extended time - but it is mostly for Jetta’s safety. She is no longer being closely monitored while in the house. The few times that Jetta was “tested” for 10-15 minutes alone in the house with her foster sister, she did well, waiting anxiously at the window for her foster mom to return. Jetta still needs to learn no jumping and pawing at people, and she is making good progress at that. She is a velcro dog and wants to be as close as possible to her humans, shadowing you from room to room and laying at your feet while you work.
Activity requirements: Miss Jetta gets all the activity she wants currently in her foster home. She loves to be outside in the yard during the day. She will venture out there alone sometimes and run in circles while her foster sister naps in the sun and foster mom is working inside. On average, Jetta needs a solid 1-2 hours of intense daily activity to keep her content. Walking Jetta on a leash is a work in progress. She is more of a sniffer than a walker and hasn’t quite figured out yet to keep moving. In perspective, she is doing great (considering her young age) with everything that has been thrown at her in just a few months being in the USA.
Fence requirements: Jetta currently has a 5ft aluminum fence on a half-acre lot. She will not do well without a fenced yard (at least 4ft tall) and leash walks only would not be sufficient for her to run out her puppy energy. She might be receptive to an invisible fence but this is not a known nor has it been attempted in her foster environment.
Personality: Jetta is very intuitive and smart but still learning her bigger size and how to be gentle. There is a sincere sweetness about her. Jetta would do best with another dog/pet around her for reassurance and comfort. She is very affectionate towards her foster sister - licking her and constantly kissing/grooming her but sometimes gnawing on hind legs and ears until her foster sister tells her to stop. She has rapidly picked up the household routine and etiquette from her observing her foster sister. She just wants your undivided love and attention by “holding” your hand or arm gently in her mouth.
Health history: Jetta had a minor ear infection that has been treated and cleared. She also was treated for Giardia when she arrived from Greece and has been rechecked with a negative result. She is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations and on monthly heartworm prevention. Her next Leishmaniasis test is due in November 2026.
This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80.
Foster comments: Jetta will need a loving, patient and attentive home. She will do very well with training when rewarded for good behavior. Repetitive positive reinforcement works very well on her. She is a sweet girl who is ready for her forever home!
Foster location: Rock Hill, SC
Guardian Angels: The typical adoption fee for our dogs is $490, however, Jetta has $340 of her adoption fee covered by a donation through our Guardian Angel program! As a result, her adoption fee is $150. Read more about our Guardian Angel program here: https://givebutter.com/s34cU4
Transport note: We are able to arrange volunteer transport to get dogs from their foster home to their adopter as long as the adopter and the foster are within a 1,000 mile radius of each other and the adopter is located in the USA. If the adopter is more than 1,000 miles from the foster home, adoption would only be possible if the adopter is willing to drive the distance beyond the 1,000-mile transport limit. Long distance adoptions may also be possible if the adopter is willing to pay for a flight for getting their dog from the foster home to their location if the foster feels this is an appropriate arrangement for the specific dog. Canadian adopters would have to drive into the USA to pick up their dog, as we do not transport outside of the USA.
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