Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Story
Single Female Weim looking for her Permanent Foster Family!
Meet Miss Dickens!
Dickens is a 13-year-old sweetheart that came into rescue because her owner, sadly, was moved to a memory care facility. Dicken’s family was heartbroken but after a trial stay, their own dogs were not welcoming to her, so they felt she would be more comfortable in a quieter home with other dogs and humans that were more her pace.
As a 13-year-old Weim, you can probably guess that she has the usual lumps and bumps that older Weims get, so she won’t win any swimsuit contests, but her long ears and soulful eyes will draw you in! She has a quiet personality and will take some time to relax in her new environment – which isn’t surprising because she lost both the home and the person that was “hers” since the beginning and she’s not sure what to expect in new environments. She has adapted very well to her foster home and even tolerates the antics of her foster Weim brother who can be bouncy and excitable!
She is also a bit unsteady on slick services like hardwood floors, tile and smooth surface decking, so it will be important that her new home be able to provide her with flooring (carpet and/or rugs) that will help her “grip” the floor to get around the house, as well as, minimal stairs to navigate. Once she is on grass or even sidewalk/street, she’s slow, but manages great! She LOVES to take a walk and great on a leash. Her foster mom takes her for a walk daily and it seem to be Dickens’ favorite part of the day! She is a great sniffer and loves to “hunt” around the back yard – even if her years of getting the “critter” are over, she enjoys the scent tracking!
Dickens does have Cushing’s Disease which is controlled by medication and is stable on her meds. She does not pant, drink excessively or have accidents. She doesn’t require crating and has been great when left alone up to 5 hours.
Because of her advanced age and health, Dickens is part of our Permanent Foster Home/Sanctuary Program – which means the Atlanta Weim Club Rescue will provide medical care, medications and anything else she needs to support her health and quality of life for the remainder of her time. We ask our permanent fosters to provide a loving home, food, water, flea & tick prevention and to be available to bring her to vet visits both scheduled and if emergent.
If you are interested in being her Permanent Foster Family, please apply at
https://www.atlantalovesweims.org/the-adoption-process
If you already have an application on file, please contact us at rescue@atlantalovesweims.org
