Hattie

Pet's Name: Hattie

Dog: Primary Breed: Other, not listed

Primary Breed (if not in list): Lab/hound mix, Carolina dog?

Birthdate (an estimate is okay): 01/22/21

Age Category: Adult

Where did you get your pet?: Greater Birmingham Humane Society

Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.: Yes, Hattie was rescued from GBHS

Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): 02/22/22

Gender: Female

Size (at full-grown): Medium

Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only): 35

Primary Color: Tan (Mostly)

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Stuffed animals, squeaky rubber toys, hiking, sniffing everything, cuddling with her favorite people, running, laying in the sunshine

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: Sit, lay down, stay, leave it, wait, touch, look at me, shake, go chill, come, lap, bring it to me

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: She is crate trained, handles typical work day separation well, well behaved for dog sitter doing a couple of drop ins per day or occasional overnight when we’re out of town

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Other dogs in a domestic environment, being under a table with another dog, accidentally getting locked in a room (will scratch door)

Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: I give her a big bowl of food with water in the morning, and she manages it throughout the day. She needs to go out at least twice a day. She would love a fenced in yard, but she recalls decently if you stay with her. She may get distracted and run off alone in a yard without a fence. She sleeps with us now, but she is fine to sleep in her crate or on a dog bed.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: Her belly, which is hairless can become irritated from tall grass. She is a healthy gal.

Has your dog ever been diagnosed with or treated for any of the following? (Please check all that apply, even if your dog has fully recovered. This helps us provide the best support for future families.):

Additional notes about your dog’s health history:: She didn’t respond well to Trazodone for anxiety. It just didn’t work, but her anxiety from moving into our house was temporary, and it subsided once she adjusted to her new home.

Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: Hattie was very emotionally shut down when I adopted her from the shelter. Initially, I thought she was shy and calm, but she was just very depressed. As her loving and playful personality began to bloom while she settled in our household within the first couple of months, she also developed jealousy and aggression towards our older small terrier mix. This manifested as resource guarding of humans during play, reactivity related to table food, and toys more rarely. Being much larger than our other dog, she is capable of doing significant physical damage to him. We enrolled her in training at home and in a group setting with other dogs on leash. The progress was so significant that those early fights became a distant memory within a year’s time. Our household was peaceful for three years. She has also never shown aggression towards other dogs while on leash in a public setting. I did not allow play with other dogs in public because of her history. Our dogs coexisted sharing food and sleeping in our bed together, but the transition of adding a new human baby has reignited Hattie’s aggression towards our small senior dog. It is unsafe and stressful for everyone involved. Hattie is a vibrant loyal companion, and she will flourish in a home where she is the only dog.

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : She has very short low maintenance fur. She’ll do good to have a bath once every couple of months. She likes the feeling of being brushed, but it’s not required for care.

Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: She’ll chew a dental bone. Just continue to monitor with her vet if she needs a cleaning as she ages.

Personality:

How is your dog with other dogs?: Aggressive: Does not get along with other dogs and may show aggressive behavior.

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

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: She loves her people. She is so happy to cuddle or play. She wants to be wherever you are. She can tell when someone is upset, and she will comfort you.

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: She can be the only dog with space to run and someone who wants to spend time with her.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: She thrives when she’s given commands.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Pet Behavior

Details about rehoming reason (if needed): She is fighting our senior terrier mix, and it is too risky to manage with a toddler in our home.

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?: Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes

Who is your veterinarian?: Oporto Animal Hospital

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Purina adult chicken, beef, or salmon.

Do you currently have pet insurance?: No

Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:

City, State: Birmingham, Alabama

Zip Code: 35206

How did you hear about us?: Rescue/Shelter

Referring Name (person, page, or organization, if applicable): Greater Birmingham Humane Society

Service Level: Tailored Placement: Full Support for Behavioral or Medical Needs