Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Socialization: Kia is a sweet 1 year old pointer mix that has been living at our Rescue Ranch. She was recently placed with us as a foster and has blossomed! Kia is playful and loves other dogs, but she can be nervous at first. Slow intros are good for her, but she absolutely ADORES my dogs and loves being with them. She has not been around young kids yet, but she loves my teenage boys! We have not cat tested her yet, but does very well with young puppies and other dogs - big and small (I have a 17 lb chi/pom mix as well as a 25 lb setter mix). She takes correction very well from both my dogs when she is too much for them. Her prey drive is low, so a cat may be possible. I will cat test if someone is interested in that.
Training: Kia is a very clever girl and caught onto our house routine very quickly! She knows to go to our sunroom and sit when it's time to eat. She knows sit, down and come, but can be a bit stubborn or have selective hearing, HA HA. She does well on a leash and LOVES to go for walks! She gets sad when she sees her foster siblings go before her and cannot wait until it's her turn! She typically sleeps on the couch in our sunroom, but would happily share your bed with you. She needs to be allowed on furniture in her forever home. We have never crated her and not had any issues with her destroying things she should not. Always wise to keep nice things up and away, just in case! She gets nervous in the car, but it is manageable. We are working on making the car more exciting for her and taking her to fun places in the car. She is already relaxing more when we take trips in the car. Kia adapted very well to living in a house in terms of potty training - next on our list is teaching her to ring the bell to go outside. She generally yips at us if she needs to go out. Her accidents are very few and normal for only being in our house for a few weeks. As long as he gets regular breaks outside, there shouldn't be any issues for her in this department!
Activity requirements: Kia loves to run and play. She is a young energetic dog and would do best in a home with someone who loves to hike or run. A fenced in area would be a plus. Kia has been working on leash walking and she does great now on walks! She loves tug and chase! As she has gotten older, she defintely needs exercise, but she is relatively calm and laid back for a pointer. We do not have a large yard and she has done well with daily walks and playtime.
Fence requirements: Kia is an active dog and will need exercise every day. If her adoptive home does not have a fenced yard, she will need a home with a solid exercise plan. Physical fences are preferred, but an invisible fence may be an option for her as well. She has not learned to potty on a leash yet, which may be the only issue of not having a fenced yard.
Personality: Kia is a sweet and affectionate puppy! She enjoys play with other dogs, and likes to play tug and chew on her toys. I believe she would do well in a home with another playful dog, but don't think it's required. She will follow me around the house and has also earned her badge for bathroom supervising! She loves to take naps on our bed, and it's the only time she is not following me around!
Health history: Kia is a healthy puppy, she is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and on monthly heartworm prevention. Her next leish test will be due in November 2027.
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: Kia came over with the rest of her litter from Greece in Jan 2026. She is 1 of 10 puppies we rescued from the fires in Greece last summer. Her mom and 8 of her siblings have found their forever homes - all the families absolutely LOVE these dogs. Kia is such a sweet and affectioante dog! She will lean into you to get all the love and affection that she can! We fostered her brother, Beemer, and they are so similar - very smart, clever and silly too! She talks to us with silly little noises and yawns - just like her brother! We have loved watching her blossom in a home. The Ranch is fantastic, but getting time in a home is so special for these dogs that are waiting for their happily ever after! Kia is a tall girl and has super model legs, but she is so laidback and not crazy like a typical pointer. Her size has not been an issue at all! She is so gentle and also easy to walk! Whoever gets her as a forever family member is getting a true gem. She is so well behaved and has been one of our easiest foster transitions. You can see more photos of her on our instagram @i_love_setters
Foster location: Oak Park, IL
Guardian Angels: The typical adoption fee for our dogs is $490, however, Kia has had $100 of her adoption fee covered by her Guardian Angel in memory of Peach and another Guardian Angel has donated an additional $240 of her adoption fee! 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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