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Notes from her foster:
Trooper has all the makings of a perfect dog! She is incredibly easy to live with and is extremely lovable. Trooper, or Roo Roo, is a simple gal whose favorite things are napping in a spot of sunshine and playing with chew and tug toys. With daily exercise, she's a couch walrus most of the time, and will either snuggle up with her person or find a cozy spot on her own. Troops enjoys daily walks in the morning and evening. She can be energetic on walks and we suspect she could be a good running partner with some training. Using a harness is very helpful for reducing pulling. Once she uses some energy, she walks very nicely. Continued training for leash walking would be helpful.
She is fully housebroken and will ask to go out with quiet whining. She also "asks" to play by whining or doing the cutest little howling song. Maybe she could learn to sing? Troopy likes tug games with her person and will chase a ball for a brief time, and then she will "steal" the toy to play with on her own. She also likes durable chew toys and takes them very nicely from our hands. Though Trooper is extremely sociable and affectionate, she also does great being alone. She is crated when we are out, which she does with ease, especially when she gets her favorite treat for going in. When we are home, she will roam freely and sometimes even puts herself to bed when she's tired.
Troopy's biggest challenge right now is her strong reactions to seeing other animals, especially through a barrier like a window or fence. This is understandable given her time in the shelter and has already started to improve while in foster. She will bark, whine, jump and lunge when she sees other creatures and it can be intense, though it ends quickly. This is much better when she is on a leash walk outside, but she still does get very excited by other furry critters. This is manageable through distraction and maintaining distance between her and other animals. A home in a lower-density environment would be helpful, especially as she learns new self-regulation skills.
With continued love and opportunities for learning, Ms. Trooper would be the perfect pal for either a new or seasoned dog family. We love her SO MUCH and can't wait for her to find a warm, happy forever home.
Notes from her foster:
Trooper has all the makings of a perfect dog! She is incredibly easy to live with and is extremely lovable. Trooper, or Roo Roo, is a simple gal whose favorite things are napping in a spot of sunshine and playing with chew and tug toys. With daily exercise, she's a couch walrus most of the time, and will either snuggle up with her person or find a cozy spot on her own. Troops enjoys daily walks in the morning and evening. She can be energetic on walks and we suspect she could be a good running partner with some training. Using a harness is very helpful for reducing pulling. Once she uses some energy, she walks very nicely. Continued training for leash walking would be helpful.
She is fully housebroken and will ask to go out with quiet whining. She also "asks" to play by whining or doing the cutest little howling song. Maybe she could learn to sing? Troopy likes tug games with her person and will chase a ball for a brief time, and then she will "steal" the toy to play with on her own. She also likes durable chew toys and takes them very nicely from our hands. Though Trooper is extremely sociable and affectionate, she also does great being alone. She is crated when we are out, which she does with ease, especially when she gets her favorite treat for going in. When we are home, she will roam freely and sometimes even puts herself to bed when she's tired.
Troopy's biggest challenge right now is her strong reactions to seeing other animals, especially through a barrier like a window or fence. This is understandable given her time in the shelter and has already started to improve while in foster. She will bark, whine, jump and lunge when she sees other creatures and it can be intense, though it ends quickly. This is much better when she is on a leash walk outside, but she still does get very excited by other furry critters. This is manageable through distraction and maintaining distance between her and other animals. A home in a lower-density environment would be helpful, especially as she learns new self-regulation skills.
With continued love and opportunities for learning, Ms. Trooper would be the perfect pal for either a new or seasoned dog family. We love her SO MUCH and can't wait for her to find a warm, happy forever home.
Make sure your apartment is pet-friendly. Check with your landlord about pet policies.
To make the adoption process go a little quicker, here's a list of what to bring:
- Vet records, if you currently own pets
- Lease, if you currently rent
- Any family members or roommates to meet the animals
Before you Arrive:
Make sure your apartment is pet-friendly. Check with your landlord about pet policies.
To make the adoption process go a little quicker, here's a list of what to bring:
- Vet records, if you currently own pets
- Lease, if you currently rent
- Any family members or roommates to meet the animals
Go meet their pets
The Maryland SPCA
3300 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21211
www.mdspca.org
Animal Visiting Hours
Monday and Tuesday: 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday: 12-5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12-3:30 p.m.
The Maryland SPCA
3300 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21211
www.mdspca.org
Animal Visiting Hours
Monday and Tuesday: 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday: 12-5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12-3:30 p.m.
More about this shelter
The Maryland SPCA connects wonderful pets to loving owners. We are not affiliated with any national animal organization, and we do not receive any government or United Way funding. Our mission is to prevent cruelty and neglect of animals through fostering the humane relationship between animals and people. We operate primarily in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan area.
To make sure that our dogs and cats do not contribute to the pet overpopulation problem, every one is spayed or neutered before going into a new home. The cost is included in the adoption fee, as are the costs of shots and other necessary care. In addition, a free Positive Pooch class is available to our dog adopters.
There is no set time limit for how long an animal can remain in our adoption program. As long as an animal maintains general good health and a sound temperament, we keep him or her until adopted. We pride ourselves on providing premium care to the animals in a clean, pleasant environment. Our adoption staff works diligently to pair up adopters with the best animal match for their homes and lifestyles.
We transport animals from other shelters to our adoption center to help more animals get adopted. We also help pet owners find new homes for their pets so their animals don’t need to enter shelter care.
The Maryland SPCA connects wonderful pets to loving owners. We are not affiliated with any national animal organization, and we do not receive any government or United Way funding. Our mission is to prevent cruelty and neglect of animals through fostering the humane relationship between animals and people. We operate primarily in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan area.
To make sure that our dogs and cats do not contribute to the pet overpopulation problem, every one is spayed or neutered before going into a new home. The cost is included in the adoption fee, as are the costs of shots and other necessary care. In addition, a free Positive Pooch class is available to our dog adopters.
There is no set time limit for how long an animal can remain in our adoption program. As long as an animal maintains general good health and a sound temperament, we keep him or her until adopted. We pride ourselves on providing premium care to the animals in a clean, pleasant environment. Our adoption staff works diligently to pair up adopters with the best animal match for their homes and lifestyles.
We transport animals from other shelters to our adoption center to help more animals get adopted. We also help pet owners find new homes for their pets so their animals don’t need to enter shelter care.
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