Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Story
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS Monkey is a sweet, wiggly girl, who wants to be with her people. Her love language is definitely touch! She will wiggle and squirm her way closer until suddenly she's in your lap or at your side. She and her foster brother (a 4-yo male) coexist well, but she would also be happy being your one and only love. Because she wants to chase squirrels and other small animals, she needs a home without cats. Monkey is a strong and sturdy girl, and, given her bouncy, exuberant personality, a home without children under 10 will be best. Monkey's favorite activities include going for walks, exploring the woods, gazing out the window, snuggling, and playing with tennis balls. Monkey can entertain herself--she is happy to sit and chew on a bully stick, flip her toys up and catch them, window gaze, and daydream of squirrels. Oh! And light sleepers need not apply. This girl snores like a freight train! Monkey is smart; she has mastered Sit and Down, and is learning Roll Over. Monkey's leash manners are improving--she wears a Freedom Harness, which has been helpful, as has lots of praise and treats! Monk can be redirected pretty easily from her interest in squirrels. Recently, she has taken up jogging with her foster mom and is a big fan! She is getting more confident, enjoys visiting the leasing office of the apartment complex, where she wags and wiggles in true pibble fashion. Her foster mom is continuing to work with her on calm greetings. Monk is house-trained and crate-trained (although she does not prefer the crate). She can be left alone for up to 6 hours (that's the longest she's been alone at her foster home) and will be overjoyed when you return. If you are looking for a compact land hippo who will love you to the moon and back, Monkey is the dog for you! PHYSICAL Monkey has a milk chocolate coat, one adorably floppy ear, and such lovely jowls; white socks on all four paws, white chest markings, and the tiniest dip of white on the very tip of her tail. HEALTH Monkey is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccines, microchipped, heartworm negative, and is taking Fluoxetine (Prozac). HISTORY Monkey was found in Durham by a Good Samaritan.
