Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
** MIEL'S ADOPTION FEE IS SPONSORED **
Miel / Female / 30 lbs / 2 years / Whippet Cross / Ok with calm confident dogs / No Cats Please / Untested with Children / Prefers Quieter Home / From Mexico / Fostered in Mississauga
** Follow Miel’s adventures on Instagram: @woofwooofgang **
Meet Miel! This girl is true to her name, sweet and cuddly and eager to please! Miel previously had a loving family who took care of her and brought her in to be spayed by our partner rescue in Mexico. After the successful operation, her family opted to surrender her to the rescue. She has since made her way to Canada to find her forever family.
Miel is described by her fosters as sweet, cuddly and gentle. She takes things slow and likes to assess her surroundings, but once she is settled she comes out of her shell. When Miel is not cuddling with you, she loves to relax in the yard and enjoy the sunshine. Her fosters say sometimes when they look at her she has a big smile on her face!
With her trusted humans, Miel is loving, friendly and enjoys attention. While she likes to be nearby, she is also comfortable to have her own space. Miel can be a bit hesitant with new people, needing time and space to observe and sniff. She is polite, but can take a bit of time to warm up. Miel has not met any children yet. If she were to be in a home with children they will need to be respectful of her boundaries and needs.
Miel’s ideal home would be a house with a yard as she loves to take in nature. If no yard, access to greenspaces and time outdoors will be needed as she loves to soak up the sun and smells. Condo and big city life is not for Miel, as loud noises, and vehicles can startle her. A quieter, less busy neighborhood would be best fit.
Miel loves getting out for her walks. She currently gets 3 walks a day for about 20-30 minutes, plus some pee breaks and time to play in the yard. She can be a puller on leash because she has a strong prey drive for small critters. Miel can also be reactive to people, dogs, and cars and will start barking and trying to chase. She is currently receiving support to help her learn to feel safe and more comfortable on leash and has been making great progress! Her forever family should be prepared to continue to work on some leash reactivity with her so she can be supported and learn that outside does not need to be so overwhelming.
Miel does well with other dogs after slow, polite and calm introductions. She can bark and be reactive when she is overwhelmed or feeling uncomfortable so patience and time is key. Miel has shown positive progress through training in foster care and we think she would do well with a second larger, confident dog. As Miels future family you will be given a decompression consultation with one of our behaviour specialists to help with the transition. Miel has not met cats yet and is looking for a cat free home.
Within the house Miel is very well mannered. She is respectful of her space and can be left alone. Miel is potty trained and loves to learn new things - especially for treats! Miel has good obedience skills - sit, stay, come, lay down and loves to give her paw. She loves enrichment activities like games and food puzzles. Miel does not show signs of separation anxiety, but does like to be near the door to greet you when you return. Having a space in the house that is only hers would be great to help her feel safe.
If you’re looking for a sweet, gentle companion Miel is your gal!
If you’re interested in adopting Miel, please apply at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form
Miel's adoption fee has been generously sponsored. To learn more about our adoption process, please visit our FAQs at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs.
