Melody

Pet's Name: Melody

Dog: Primary Breed: Australian Shepherd Dog

Birthdate (an estimate is okay): June 24 2024

Age Category: Young

Where did you get your pet?: Coworker

Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): August 2024

Gender: Female

Size (at full-grown): Medium

Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size): 60

Primary Color: Calico/Multi/Tricolor

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Chew toys (bones) and running

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No

What commands does your dog know?: Sit, paw, cage, pee pee (to urinate outside)

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: she is good at being alone for a certain amount of time but if she is left alone too long she will bite objects and just be over excited when she reunites with me.

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Fireworks

Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: I walk her on the weekends, feed her twice a day. For her sleeping routine, I put her in her kennel around 11pm and take her outside to do her business around 6-7 am.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: No

Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: She does indeed bite, it’s a playful bite but is sometimes a little too strong for me. She hasn’t shown any signs of aggressive behavior like growling and violent aggression. She is not used to being around other dogs, she tends to be excited and very playful if she is around another dog and it is sometimes hard for me to control.

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : once a month, she’s very clean. her hair gets longer the older she gets so grooming might be more often as she ages.

Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: I give her a dental snack to chew on before she goes to bed.

Personality:

How is your dog with other dogs?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.

How is your dog with cats?: Very friendly: Loves being around cats and plays nicely with them.

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: She is always full of energy and happy to see me.

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: She requires a lot of attention, I want to find her a home where the owners will give her as much love and care for her as she deserves.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Schedule, No Time

Details about rehoming reason (if needed): reason for rehoming. I’m not financially stable to keep her. I also didn’t realize she would require so much playtime as she is a super energetic dog breed and I didn’t do enough research on her. I feel she deserves an owner who will give her a better life and more attention as she deserves. I unfortunately have issues with home owner for biting items, and that’s where finances come in. I would get her trained professionally if I could but that requires money and time that I just can not give her. I am currently in my mid 20s and trying to keep my savings up for a better future, but sadly I just am not stable enough to balance that out as well as having a dog.

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

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

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Purina One

Do you currently have pet insurance?: No

Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:

City, State: Moreno Valley California

Zip Code: 92553

How did you hear about us?: Other

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