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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Pet Location: Wayside Waifs Main CampusMy Friends at Wayside say: - I`m a gentle and charming lady who would love a couch to snooze on!- I was fully housebroken in my foster home.- I have been described as an easy going who loves to lean in for pets.- I have displayed some touch sensitivities. Ask our staff for more info!- I am eligible for a Slumber Pawty, a 7-10 day in-home trial period. Please visit our website for additional information. My home needs are: - I need a home without other dogs - I prefer having your attention all to myself! - I enjoy short walks, but I am unable to walk long distances or use stairs. I require easy access (with minimal walking) to an outdoor area for potty breaks.- If you have kids in the home 9 years old and younger, I will need to meet them since I can be nervous around new people and loud noises. Hi there, I’m Summer! I’m a sweet, mellow, low-maintenance friend who longs for a quiet routine with a loving family all my own. I’m an easy dog in so many ways…I won’t ask for much, I don’t require constant attention, and I’m super easy to fall in love with. I’m just a really nice companion who is happy to join you for leisurely walks, while spending the rest of the day lounging around the house. If that life sounds good to you, too, I hope you will consider adopting me and making my dreams come true. I’m an adorable, 6-year-old, 89-pound Pointer mix, with gentle eyes, the sweetest face, and an unassuming, well-mannered, delightful personality. I’m even already fully housebroken. I’ve been diligently working on losing some weight, and I hope you will continue to help me out with that, by providing me with healthy, nutritious food and daily light exercise. I first came to Wayside 5 years ago, and I was adopted. Sadly, I’m homeless once again and looking for another chance at the happy, carefree life that I deserve. It felt so lonely and stressful to be back at the shelter. Lucky for me, I’ve been able to spend a good chunk of my time since I returned in a loving foster home. I absolutely loved the time I spent with Foster Dad, fully able to relax and unwind. I’m back at the shelter now, where it will be easy for you to find me. I settled in quickly and made myself right at home in foster. Foster Dad let me take life at my own pace, which helped to put me at ease. He loved my laidback, agreeable style, and said I was the easiest dog he had ever lived with. I had perfect house manners, even when he wasn’t home. I was content to be a couch potato, napping on my dog bed in the living room while he was at work, never bothering a thing. I peacefully slept through the night on my dog bed without making a peep. I was quiet and gentle and calm at all times. I wasn’t interested in cuddling or snuggling, but I liked knowing that Foster Dad was nearby, and I enjoyed his company while sitting close to him, leaning in for lots of pets and affection. I didn’t bark or jump up or make a fuss when his mom stopped by, but I always let her pet me, which seemed to make her happy. I’ve learned that it’s comforting for most people to gently pet a dog like me, and it feels good to me, too. Because of my weight issue, I don’t get around that well, but I loved going for short walks with Foster Dad several times a day. I kept a nice pace for 20 minutes or so each morning, after work, and at night. I loved to stop and smell all the great smells along the way. I walked well on my leash, especially when I used my harness, but I did pull at times if I spotted a squirrel or bunny. I am a Pointer, after all, and we have strong noses and bodies. I did a great job at ignoring barking dogs that we encountered on our walks, happy to just keep moving. I liked to direct the route we took during our walks, and if Foster Dad chose a different way, I would plant my feet, put my head down, and wait for him to follow my lead. Yes, I can be set in my ways at times. We also had a small fenced yard where I liked to sniff and explore, but I never stayed out for long, especially when it was hot outside. I will need a home as your only dog. I just don’t enjoy their company, and they make me uncomfortable. Not to worry, though, I promise that I will be enough. While I love my people, I don’t really enjoy being hugged or doted on, so I’ll need to meet any children under the age of 10, to make sure that we’re a good match for each other. Stairs and long walks are difficult for me, so please keep that in mind. I need a home with few or no stairs. Mostly, I hope to find a quiet and calm home where I can peacefully chill and just simply hang out with you. I’ve learned that life is so unpredictable, and it rarely goes as planned. I had a tough start before getting rescued by the ASPCA all those years ago. And then my weight gain in my first home created a challenge for me. Now things are in order, and I’m ready for my next chapter to begin. I’m ready to live a safe and peaceful life as your beloved dog. I’m ready to start making memories together. And I’m ready to always be there for you whenever you might need me. I can’t wait to get started.Love, Summer
