Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Two doors down, they're laughin' and drinkin' and having a party. Two doors down, they're not aware that I'm around. These song lyrics describe my previous life to the tee. I was an under socialized pooch whose world was very small. I spent all my days in a kennel, rarely getting the opportunity to get out and meet others. Now that I am with Rover Rescue, I am becoming more gregarious daily ‘cause you know that strangers are just friends waiting to happen. I am learning to enjoy the company of people of all ages. It was discovered at a recent adoption event, that I really like respectful young ‘uns. I was so disappointed when they had to go home without me. I am not quite a social butterfly…yet, but I reckon I will be the life of the party in no time. I do ask for attention from the people I know and love. Y’all, if you recognized the lyrics above, you may know the national treasure who sings them. I have the honor of being named after such an amazing country legend. Yes, my name is DOLLY. I grew up in the South, but don’t have any “Smoky Mountain Memories”. My paperwork says I was born over yonder in the hills of Kentucky and oh, my stars! I am a pedigree, whatever that means. I am registered with the United Kennel Club as a full blooded Treeing Walker Coonhound. It is plumb crazy as I have kin that goes back 7 generations. I have the documents to prove it. Those “Silver and Gold” papers didn’t amount to a hill of beans when I was surrendered to an animal shelter in Indiana so my owner could avoid animal cruelty charges. My intake weight was only 53 pounds. I currently weigh 71; however, the vet said I need to drop 5 pounds. My foster mom in Indiana got me as full as a tick. I am already starting to see some ribs now that I am getting lots of chances to stretch my legs. I am 3 years old as my birthday is 6/15/2021. The other DOLLY sings of a “Coat of Many Colors”. I have one too that is tri-colored: white, black and brown with spots galore. My foster momma says that I am as pretty as a peach and I have ears that you just want to wrap yourself up in. Now that I am in Illinois, I am living in high cotton. My foster family has promised to work “9 to 5” and even longer to find me the best home to call my own. I can be a solo artist in the house, but if I had my druthers, I would love to have a “Jolene” or Kenny Rogers dog to accompany me. I would really benefit from the company of a confident dog that could be my “Islands in the Stream” partner. I have not been tested with cats, may have too much personality for feline friends. It is quite obvious that I was never a house dog previously. I was scared of everything in and outside of the home, especially if it made loud noises. I still startle easily but have made great strides and have shown some great gumption. I now realize that a leash is a good thing and walks can be a hoot and there have been tail wags to prove it. Passing vehicles and lawn mowers still make me go cattywampus, but every trip shows further improvement. Car rides can be positive experiences and I will actually load by myself now. I still need to be convinced to get out at our destination. I was really proud of myself when I mastered the flight of steps in my foster home. I can now fly up and down them without a second thought. I almost got too big for my britches when I learned to sit and shake all in the same day. I am not very food motivated, but I do get a hankering for a piece of cheese while learning new things. With a consistent schedule, I am doing well with my potty training. My foster mom makes sure I have plenty of breaks throughout the day. I am very quiet in my crate and spend my alone time and bedtime confined. If you are looking for a girl that is as sweet as southern tea and “Will Always Love You”, call about me, DOLLY. You can reach my foster mom, Darla, on her home phone at 630/406-9405. She will answer any questions you may have and provide more information about me, DOLLY. My adoption fee is $225.
Adoption fee includes:
- microchip
- spay/neuter
- age appropriate vaccinations: Bordetella, DH(L)PP, rabies
- heartworm preventive & flea/tick preventive
- deworming
