I adopted Faye from a rescue in southern Texas in 2021 and her age was estimated to be around 5 years old. Therefore, I would guess she is around 7 or 8 years old now. Faye is a very energetic and athletic dog, and I would like her new home to have a good fenced backyard for her to sniff and run and play. She is around 50 pounds. She does have some reactivity to other dogs when she is on a leash, but when off leash and in a less stressful environment, she is submissive to other dogs. She does better with dogs smaller than her. She does not like dog parks because multiple big dogs come up to her at the same time and she gets overwhelmed, scared and defensive. Her backstory is unknown, but she is apprehensive when meeting new people, but once she understands they're not going to hurt her, she is the sweetest most affectionate baby. She has never bitten anyone since I've had her and is not outwardly aggressive, she just gets defensive and scared sometimes.
Pet's Name:
Faye
Dog: Primary Breed:
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Primary Breed (if not in list):
Mixed
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
2016
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
A rescue in south Texas
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
2021
Gender:
Female
Size (at full grown):
Medium
Weight (at full grown):
50
Primary Color:
Tan (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Rope and Benebone/ tug of war and running
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
No
What commands does your dog know?:
"sit" and "back up" and "spin"
Has your dog ever displayed any behavioral issues, such as biting another person or pet? If so, can you please provide details on what happened?:
never bitten anyone, but gets defensive and barks a lot when scared by new people or dogs
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
usually just sleeps in her bed or on the couch or in her crate, she does fine, housetrained
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
on leash reactivity to trucks and other dogs or people passing by, takes more time to adjust to a man, gets along easier with women
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
Walk first thing in the morning, eats in morning after walk (8-9am) and in evening around 6pm, likes to sniff everything when going on walks and likes to sleep in bed, crate, or human bed next to their owner
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?:
Had heartworm when adopted, but went through treatment and has been clear since we treated it. Annual test was done a month ago and had no traces of worms in system.
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
she had a really hard life before I adopted her and is the most loving and grateful dog you'll meet. She is just so affectionate and sweet always nudging for pets and cuddles, and sleeps in a very tight ball, just so happy to be loved and cared for. , Her history is mostly unknown, but was found by rescue in 2021, 25 pounds underweight as a stray and pregnant. Severely malnourished, with lots of scars,and her puppies all died due to her condition.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
A good backyard with high fence and lots of grass. Someone who can give her lots of exercise and running time. (she's fast fast), someone who isn't going to be gone from the house for more than 5 hours without at least checking back in for a potty break. Someone who is patient and compassionate to give her time to adjust, and is ready to take care of her as she gets older (she's around 8 right now) and can financially and patience wise take care of her until the end of her life. I want this new home to be her furever home..
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
She has puppy energy, even though she is an adult. Always excited to see her people and loves to play fight with a rope or tug of war, belly rubs, and just cuddles and pets all the time. She is very scared during rain and thunderstorms and will shake with anxiety, so just be ready for that. She will be fine and that's just her response. She does get cbd treats from time to time during storms and it helps.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Pet Parent Illness
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
I have recently developed a new health issue that prevents me from giving her the best life and care that she needs, I love her so so much, and it breaks my heart to let her go, but she deserves a new home that can make the rest of her life the best it can be. I want her to be loved and adored and cuddled and know that she is wanted and safe. She will be very confused when she leaves and the new home will need to give her time to adjust and learn that she is safe in this new environment. But once it clicks, she will be your protector, your best friend, running buddy, and so much more
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?:
Vetco total care
What do you feed your pet?:
Hill's Science Diet Adult (Lamb or Chicken)
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Bedford, Texas
Zip Code:
76021
Service Level:
Basic