Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
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
