Dog Name: Franchie
Breed: Pit mix
Sex: F
Age: 11 years old
Weight: 60 lbs
Medical Needs: Has some old lady lumps and arthritis but is otherwise in good condition and feeling great for her age. She won't be competing in agility contests though! She gets some anti-inflammatories for comfort, which should be continued.
Housebroken: Yes! She goes to the door when she needs to go, or she comes to tell you about it!
Crate trained: Yes, but not always happy about it. Prefers using the crate on her own terms. Once you shut the door she may protest for a little bit, but settles down.
Good in the car: yes! She loves to get in the car and go, though she needs a boost. She sits quietly and looks out the window.
Good on a leash: ok on a leash. She never learned to be led, and tries to control the walk. The walks are still pleasant since she mostly just wants to sniff and stroll.
Energy level: low-medium
Need a fenced in yard: no, if supervised.
Dog Friendly: Would be best as an only pet. She has come to accept the resident dog, an older calm fellow, and could likely do so again. She does not want to be challenged, to compete, or be pestered at her age. She has come a long way to relax around other dogs, but is likely to remain a work in progress, with firm corrections and rewards for calm and accepting behavior.
Cat Friendly? Unknown, doubtful.
Kid Friendly: untested; however, she demonstrates a love of gentle people. Respectful and careful older children are likely fine.
Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?
Franchie had a hard life before rescue. Now she is feeling better, and loving leisure and affection! If this is retirement life, she’s here for it! She desperately wants a little attention and would be so happy with the simplest life of kindness. She has come out of her shell in the foster home and is soaking up the pets and treats. She is learning expectations and tries to please, but can be a little set in her charming old lady ways. Despite her age, she loves a game of tug and will chase a bouncing ball... And she will definitely let you know it's time to play. She absolutely loves going for nature walks, the more nature, the better—though she gets a bit tired and ready to go home after much more than a mile. She just wants to be where you are!
Fosters Location: Georgetown, DE
Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app
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