Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Animal Profile: Carrot is a now 18-month-old 40 lb spayed female Kelpie. She was acquired by a family for their autistic child as a service dog. They soon realized they didn't have the financial or other capacity for necessary training and surrendered her to the rural Los Banos shelter, where she was euthanasia listed for space. She was assessed to be friendly and social with people and dogs. Foster Update: Carrot could be mistaken for “Gossip” the Australian show “Muster Dogs” – she is a smart, vocal, energetic dog. She’s very friendly when meeting new people and other medium to large dogs. She has high energy and loves to zoom around the yard on her own or with her dog friends. Carrot is an active dog, who regularly walks 3-7 miles a day. She likes her toys, tug of war, catching or chasing a ball–for a limited time– and doesn’t destroy toys. Carrot has an independent streak, and her job is often to herd her humans – if someone gets up to make coffee, she will wake up the others to join in the kitchen. We have worked to moderate some of the nipping behaviors common with the breed, which tends to happen if she is overstimulated, but can be redirected. She is ok on leash but has a high prey drive when it comes to cats, rabbits, squirrels. She has some leash mild reactivity toward some dogs and cyclists, but she is treat-motivated, and she is starting to mind her own business on walks. Carrot is crate trained and also enjoys dog beds. She likes to be near her humans and will lay down or play with one of her toys; she can be just as calm and sweet as she can be energetic and a punk. She is completely housebroken and will tell you when she needs to go outside. Carrot is ok with calmer kids of any age; she is not good with cats, small dogs. Apartments are ok but Carrot will need lots of outdoor walks; a home with a fenced yard is ideal since Carrot is an escape artist and will hunt down smaller animals. Carrot would do best with someone who works from home or can find regular care with people and dogs she knows. She would do great with a canine playmate that can match her energy and a person/people that can continue to provide exercise, routine, and more training to be her best self. Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $550 which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, heartworm test if applicable, microchip with registration, and health certificate. Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as DGS is a 501c3 organization. All adoption fees go toward the care of all dogs in our rescue. Apply Online: www.DogGoneSeattle.org/adoption-application Animal History: This dog was rescued from Los Banos shelter where she was euth listed for space. She arrived to foster care in Seattle on 5/21/23 and has been fostered in the greater Seattle area since. She is currently available for adoption. July 26, 2024, 1:04 pm
