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Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
71 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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This super sweet super senior is looking for a cozy home to live out her golden years in peace and comfort! Roxy is a friendly gal who, despite her age, is still eager to get out, see the world, and make new friends. She appreciates all the simple things in life – snacks, ear scritches and tummy rubs, and a nice long nap in the sun, followed by more snacks. Roxy has been diagnosed with mammary cancer, so right now she’s looking for a loving family that will give her plenty of understanding and opportunities for rest and relaxation. But she’s still got plenty of energy for walks (fair warning: when she’s eager to get going, you’ll need to hang on tight to that leash!) and has lots of love to give. If you’ve got room in your home and in your life for this special gal, she would love to meet you!
ENERGY LEVEL: Medium
- Roxy is a super senior, but still has plenty of pep in her step. She loves walks and exploring outside!
DOGS: Limited experience
- Roxy doesn’t have much experience with other dogs, and hasn’t lived with other dogs that we know of.
- Here at HSCC, she has been generally unreactive toward other dogs and has shown some interest in playing with some of them through the yard fences. We have not had her in any off-leash playgroups, but she has done well co-existing in the same space as other mellow dogs.
- Slow introductions to other dogs are always recommended. Keep in mind that even if a dog has done well with some or most other dogs, doesn’t mean they will like all dogs (just like people!).
CATS: Unknown
- Roxy doesn’t have any experience with cats or other small animals that we know of.
- If you’ve got small animals at home, consider ahead of time how best to introduce them and manage their interactions.
KIDS: Has lived with children
- Roxy lived with children in her previous home and reportedly did well with them. Her owners described her as friendly with everyone.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
She isn’t a puppy, but it’s still important for her to learn what is expected of her in her new home.
- Be consistent from day 1 – it’s much easier and less confusing for the dog to loosen the boundaries later than to implement new rules.
- We recommend positive reinforcement-based training – teach Roxy what you want her to do! We do not recommend e-collar or punishment-based training, as these methods often have long-term negative effects on dogs (physically as well as psychologically) and create behavioral problems.
- We are happy to provide guidance on training resources, methods, and finding a trainer.
HOUSE TRAINED: Somewhat
- Roxy was house trained in her previous home. However, with her age and her medical condition, she needs frequent potty breaks. She may have some accidents in between trips outside.
- Keep in mind that a dog who is house trained in one home may still have accidents in a new environment.
CRATE TRAINED: Unknown
- We don’t know whether Roxy has any experience being crated.
- If you’re interested in using a crate with her, be prepared to start from scratch, take it slow, and make the crate a comfortable safe space for her.
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