Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Cotton
Age: 3 years
Sex: Spayed Female
Breed: Maltese Terrier mix
Color: White / Beige
Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Height: 36 cm (shoulder height)
Rescue Story
Cotton was rescued from an extreme animal hoarding situation where over 230 dogs were being kept in poor conditions. Despite her past, Cotton is a gentle and affectionate little girl who still loves people and seeks comfort from humans.
Special Note: Congenital Deafness (born deaf)
Human Social Skills
Cotton is very friendly and affectionate. She approaches both familiar people and strangers, enjoys rubbing against them, and allows easy handling. She can be comfortably picked up and will even show her belly once she bonds with you.
She is good with children under 13, but because she is deaf, she may get startled by sudden movements or unexpected touches.
Dog Social Skills
Cotton will greet unfamiliar dogs but doesn’t really play with them. She generally prefers dogs similar to her size and feels overwhelmed by high-energy dogs.
Although she’s not very interested in other dogs, she has lived with many dogs before and may feel anxious if she is the only dog in the home.
Cats
Cotton has passed her cat test and is currently being fostered in a home with cats. She usually ignores them, but sometimes at night, if she suddenly sees a cat’s shadow, she may get scared and bark.
Energy Level
Low energy. Cotton loves to rest and sleep most of the day. Because she is deaf, once she falls asleep, she tends to sleep very deeply and for long periods.
Walks
Cotton doesn’t have much walking experience yet, so she’s still learning. She generally follows her handler well, but if she feels scared, she may pull on the leash to move away from what’s frightening.
Other Behaviors & Notes
• No resource guarding with people or dogs.
• Very quiet at the center, but after moving to foster, she showed separation anxiety and howled for about 3 days.
• After training, she can now stay alone (with another dog present) for over 3 hours calmly.
• She sleeps in the same space as people but not right next to them.
• Still struggling with crate training — she becomes anxious and barks when she can’t see people.
• No car sickness, but she is scared of getting into the car and needs to be carried in.
• Currently uses both pee pads indoors and outdoor potty.
Ideal Home
Cotton would do best in a calm, patient home that understands deaf dogs and can communicate using visual cues and consistency. A home with another gentle dog may help her feel more secure.
She is a sweet, quiet soul who just needs time, stability, and love to truly blossom
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