Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Story
Meet Phoebe – The Happy-Go-Lucky Girl Who Thinks Life Is One Big Adventure!
Phoebe has never met a stranger, and she's pretty sure the entire world was created just for her to explore!
This happy little girl is playful, goofy, curious, adventurous, and incredibly social. She loves people, loves other dogs, and approaches life with the kind of enthusiasm that makes it impossible not to smile.
Phoebe isn't interested in sitting around waiting for something exciting to happen.
She wants to be part of the excitement!
Whether she's investigating something new, playing with another dog, exploring on a walk, or making friends with someone she just met, Phoebe is always ready for a little fun.
Her foster describes her perfectly:
"Phoebe loves everyone she meets. She's always happy and just wants to have fun."
And that pretty much sums up this adorable girl!
Phoebe Loves:
- Walks
- Tug toys
- Sniffing and exploring
- Playing with other dogs
- Playing with toys
- Chewing bones
- Meeting new people
- Discovering new places
- Getting attention
- Spending time with her humans
- Making new friends
- Having fun!
Phoebe's Favorite Thing:
Everything! As long as it's fun!
Phoebe is one of those puppies who seems genuinely excited about life.
Another dog to play with?
Fantastic!
A new person to meet?
Even better!
A toy she hasn't investigated yet?
Clearly something that requires her immediate attention.
Phoebe is curious, social, and always interested in whatever is happening around her.
She's the kind of puppy who could turn an ordinary afternoon into an adventure simply because she's so enthusiastic about everything.
For Phoebe, every day is a good day to have a good day.
A Social Butterfly Who Loves Everyone
One of Phoebe's most wonderful qualities is her outgoing personality.
She's immediately friendly with new people and genuinely enjoys meeting others.
She doesn't seem to need much time to decide that someone could be her newest best friend.
Phoebe is also comfortable getting out and experiencing new environments.
Her foster reports that she enjoys outings, which is a wonderful foundation for a young puppy.
As she grows, continued positive experiences will help her develop into a confident, well-adjusted adult.
And with her happy-go-lucky attitude, she's already off to a great start!
Active, Adventurous & Full of Puppy Energy
Phoebe is still young, but her foster expects her to have high energy as she matures.
She's playful, adventurous, and loves being active.
Phoebe would likely enjoy a family that spends time outdoors and wants a dog who can eventually participate in activities like hiking, exploring, and longer walks once she's physically mature and her leg has fully recovered.
She's not necessarily going to be the kind of dog who's satisfied with a quick potty break and then spending the entire day doing nothing.
Phoebe will need opportunities to exercise her body, engage her brain, and enjoy life with her people.
Training, enrichment, sniffing games, interactive toys, and veterinarian-approved exercise will all help her develop good habits as she grows.
For someone looking for an active companion to share adventures with, Phoebe has plenty of potential.
A Little About Phoebe's Back Leg
Phoebe had a broken leg when she was a very young puppy.
Although she underwent surgery to repair the fracture, the leg did not heal quite as intended. As a result, her kneecap did no heal in its proper position.
But here's the wonderful news!
The displaced kneecap is not noticeable. She does have a slight limp at times, but that should resolve as she regains full strength in that leg. Phoebe does not let her leg slow her down one bit!
She shows no noticeable signs of pain or discomfort and continues to be the happy, playful, adventurous puppy everyone loves.
Phoebe is currently working on strengthening the affected leg, and she is expected to make a full recovery.
Her future family should be prepared to continue following her veterinary team's recommendations as she builds strength and heals.
And while we can't promise exactly how any medical recovery will progress, Phoebe's outlook is encouraging and she is expected to make a full recovery.
She may have had a little bump in the road early in life, but her enthusiasm for living it to the fullest hasn't changed a bit!
Still a Baby with Lots to Learn
Phoebe is still at the very beginning of her training journey.
Potty training has been introduced. Her leg injury and 6 weeks of crate rest set her back a bit, so she'll need a consistent schedule as she continues learning.
Formal obedience training is still in the early stages, and she hasn't mastered commands yet.
Her leash manners are already described as good, which is a nice starting point for such a young puppy.
Her future family should be prepared to continue working on:
- Potty training
- Crate training
- Basic obedience
- Leash manners
- Appropriate greetings
- Impulse control
- Independent play
- Age-appropriate exercise
- Mental enrichment
- Positive socialization
Phoebe is still a baby, and her foster reports no significant behavioral concerns.
She just needs someone willing to help her turn all that enthusiasm into good habits.
A Puppy Who's Ready to Explore
Phoebe already enjoys getting out and experiencing the world.
Quiet neighborhood walks, park visits, errands, and other social outings are all activities her foster believes suit her personality.
As she grows, she'll need continued safe, age-appropriate exposure to new people, sounds, environments, and experiences.
Because she's still a puppy, outings should be appropriate for her vaccination status, physical development, and ongoing leg recovery.
For now, there's plenty of fun to be had learning about the world one little adventure at a time.
Dogs, Cats & Kids
Dogs: Phoebe absolutely loves other dogs!
She enjoys playing with canine companions and could be a wonderful addition to a home with another compatible, playful dog.
Cats: Phoebe hasn't been fully evaluated with cats. Based on her temperament, her foster believes she would likely do well.
Children: Phoebe loves kids!
Her social, playful, happy-go-lucky personality could make her a wonderful family companion.
As with any young puppy, interactions with children should be supervised while she learns appropriate play and manners.
A Few Things to Know:
- Still a young puppy
- Likely high energy as she matures
- Potty training has been introduced
- Crate training has been introduced and is still in progress
- Basic obedience training is just beginning
- Good leash manners for her age
- Previous leg fracture and surgical repair
- Currently strengthening the affected leg
- Full recovery is expected
- No noticeable signs of pain or discomfort in the affected leg
- Playful
- Goofy and silly
- Curious
- Social
- Adventurous
- People-oriented
- Loves attention
- Happy-go-lucky
- Immediately friendly with new people
- Enjoys outings
- Loves other dogs
- Good with children
- Cats haven't been fully evaluated but may be a good fit based on her temperament
- Enjoys toys and bones
- Loves exploring
- Will need regular exercise and enrichment as she grows
- No significant behavioral concerns noted
- Needs continued puppy training and socialization
Great Activities for Phoebe:
- Supervised play with compatible dogs
- Tug games
- Sniffing and exploring
- Puppy-safe enrichment
- Interactive toys
- Learning basic commands
- Training sessions
- Confidence-building outings
- Meeting new people
- Safe socialization
- Food puzzles
- Exploring new environments
- Age-appropriate outdoor adventures
- Spending time with her family
Best Match:
- First-time dog owners prepared for an active puppy
- Active or outdoorsy adopters
- Family-friendly homes
- Families with children
- Homes with another compatible dog
- Someone who enjoys taking their dog places
- A family willing to continue potty and crate training
- Someone committed to teaching good manners
- A home that can provide regular mental enrichment and appropriate exercise
- Someone looking for an adventurous companion
- People who appreciate a puppy with a big personality and an even bigger enthusiasm for life
Three Words That Describe Phoebe Best:
❤️ Playful
❤️ Curious
❤️ Silly
Foster Location:
Zumbrota, MN
Meet & Greet Availability:
Phoebe's foster is happy to meet approved adopters within approximately one hour of Zumbrota, MN.
Phoebe may have had a tougher start physically than some puppies, but you certainly wouldn't know it from her attitude toward life.
She broke her leg when she was very young, underwent surgery, and is now working on building strength as she continues recovering.
But through it all, she's remained the same happy, silly, people-loving puppy.
She's curious.
She's adventurous.
She loves making friends.
And she seems to think there's something wonderful waiting around every corner.
Phoebe is still just a baby, and there's plenty of growing and learning ahead.
There will be potty-training lessons.
There will be crate-training practice.
There will be puppy mischief, scattered toys, and moments when her enthusiasm gets the better of her.
But there will be adventures, too.
New experiences.
Happy greetings.
Playtime with friends.
And the joy of watching this silly, curious little girl grow into a wonderful companion.
Phoebe doesn't need someone who expects her to have everything figured out already.
Because if there's one thing Phoebe already knows, it's that life is supposed to be fun.
If you're looking for a happy, adventurous, people-loving puppy who will keep you smiling and make everyday life a little more exciting, Phoebe may be exactly the girl you've been waiting for!
Ready to meet Phoebe? Visit www.tailsofhopewi.org to submit an application.
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