Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
LOOKING FOR MY PERSON: Approx. 14 years old / Approx. 13 lbs. Hi, my name is Bessie! I lived with my family my entire life, but their living situation changed, and they are relocating to a home where pets are not allowed. That makes me sad, but I am so grateful that Mostly Mutts will work to help me find a new home. I am in a wonderful foster home while I wait for my furever family to find me! • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I did not like the dogs I met at Mostly Mutts, so no dogs please. I tolerated a dog in one temp. foster home, but another temp. foster said I barked at dogs that entered the same room as me as well as those I passed on my walks, so I do not want to live with them. / My former family reported that I did not like cats and Mostly Mutts agrees. / I excitedly went after ankles of kids I met in a foster home and since I have bitten, best no kids. • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I’m a playful girl who likes toys and sometimes acts younger than my age. I’m called a spry girl and had a blast playing with the volunteer photographer! I’m a sweet girl who accepts affection most of the time, though I have guarding behaviors when it comes to things like my bed, treats and people. Once I find my person, I don’t really want to share them too much. This can be a trainable situation and my trainer will be happy to talk to you. I can be a bit temperamental and once bit my former foster mom, though I did have a urinary tract infection, so that may have had a bit to do with it. My former owner did not report any bites. My foster said I like new people to go slow as I get to know them so, please be patient with me as I adjust to my new home and any new people I meet. It just took a few days for me to feel comfortable with a temp. foster when my regular foster was away. She even called me a ‘real love bug.’ I think I would do best in a home with a small circle of regular people and not too many people coming and going. Once I am settled, I am sure to show you how sweet I can be! / My energy level is 4-6. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I have already learned the ‘sit’, ‘come’, ‘leave it’ and ‘place’ commands. I also walk well on a leash. My trainer at the shelter is great with the little dogs with big personalities, so ask to talk to her when setting up a meeting with me. My former family reported that I also knew the word ‘no’ and ‘good job’ for praising me. In my former foster home, I knew the words ‘outside’ for going out, and ‘up’, for going up stairs and that I could ‘sit’ when I choose to – lol. / My crate manners were good at Mostly Mutts. My foster says I go in and out of my open crate to rest or clean myself, but get a bit stressed if I have to be crated during the day. Usually I am allowed to have free reign of my foster home when she goes to work and I do great with that. I sleep in bed with my foster and really like that. There was one report of biting a former foster while asleep / just waking up, just so you know. I can sleep in my crate if that is better for you. / My potty habits have been good on the shelter schedule, and in my foster home. • LIKES/DISLIKES: I love going for walks and playing fetch. It was fun playing in the fall leaves too. I enjoy having my cheeks and the top of my head rubbed as well as cuddles and scratches on my back. Playing with toys is also fun and I enjoy hanging out with my person. I love treats just as much as toys and playtime. I do seem to prefer women to men. / I don’t like to be picked up, so let me come to you, please. I’m also not a fan of having my paws, tummy or rear end rubbed. I don’t care for some men or people going too fast as I get to know them. I don’t like dogs coming too close and alert bark at animals I see outside. Otherwise, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, training, and attention. • MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and spayed. I have a congenital dropped carpus on both front legs and luxating patella on the left, but my foster didn’t even notice as I can jump and don’t have pain. I was diagnosed with Cushing’s and take a medication called Vetoryl to manage it. I am taking a fish oil supplement and Benadryl daily to help alleviate some bouts with dry, itchy skin. I also have a mild heart murmur that does not require any treatment currently. I’m on an inexpensive over-the-counter joint supplement which is good for all older dogs. I am looking for a loving home for life with a dog experienced person! My adoption fee is $299.00 & I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga. April 17, 2025, 7:05 am
