Loving family female dog
She is a great family dog. She is wonderful with my 2 granddaughters, 4 months and 4 years old. She sleeps behind my head every night, and sometimes puts her head on my head. She lover her tummy to be rubbed. She also lets you know when she needs to go potty, she jumps on the door.
Pet's Name:
Zoey
Dog: Primary Breed:
Whippet
Primary Breed (if not in list):
mixed with Lab
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
November 16, 2013
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
She was a rescue from Aruba
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
March 10, 2014
Gender:
Female
Size (at full grown):
Medium
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35:
38
Primary Color:
Tan (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
She loves to sit in front of door or on couch by window, and let the sun hit her. She loves her tummy to be rubbed. She likes to cuddle with the family and be next to them.
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Yes
What commands does your dog know?:
sit, and sometimes stop
Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?:
She is very territorial if someone she does not know comes in the house or on the property. She will bark at them and nip or bite them. She needs to be introduced to new people before she is comfortable with them. Once she knows a person, she is absolutely fine.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
she is always OK being left alone
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
UPS and Fedex trucks, strangers nearing our property
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
She sleeps late, pees around lunch time then 10 minutes later she poops. She eats in the afternoon and the pees and poops again at night time. She will let you know when she has to go, she jumps on the door, or goes to the front of it.
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?:
She gets itchy in the fall and takes Apoquel, she does not like trucks, motorcycles and bikes, and takes fluoxetine to help with that anxiety.
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
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Selective: Gets along with some dogs but not others.
How is your dog with cats?:
Neutral: Doesn't mind cats but doesn't interact much with them.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
She nudges my arm/elbow when she wants to get pet. She lays her head on my head, which is adorable.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
They are a loving family with dogs. They give her attention. They are careful with her around strangers, as she needs to be properly introduced to them, and smell them, before they open the door and come. Once she knows a person, she is absolutely fine.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
She is an easy pet to care for. But the challenge is with her being territorial. Other than that, she really is the perfect dog.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Pet Parent Illness
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
My husband and I are older now, and I have several medical problems and have had multiple operations. My son and family recently relocated here, and there is a lot of traffic in and out of my house. If someone lets her out by accident, I can no longer run.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Two months
Who is your veterinarian?:
Earth Angels
What do you feed your pet?:
Rachel Ray
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Hopewell Junction, NY
Zip Code:
12533
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
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