Meet Alice, an approximately 5-year-old, 15-lbs. miniature schnauzer with a grey salt-and-pepper coat, docked tail, and altered ears. Alice has been spayed and is up-to-date on all vaccinations and exams and does not have any known history of illness or medical needs. Alice is being fostered in the Columbus, Ohio area.
Alice came to us from a puppy mill where she was a breeding dog. It is apparent that she has had a few litters, but she is in great physical health. She was spayed in July and had a hernia repaired, but didn’t even need a dental at her first vet visit ever!
She is microchipped and housebroken, and has been getting used to the cozy life as a house pet. When she initially came to us, she was very timid and shy, and frightened by most things since everything was new, big, and scary! But in the last 2 months, Alice has gone from hiding in the smallest, most uncomfortable of places in the house and yard to snoozing on the couch and bed, and playing with our dog Rocky. She loves running around the yard playing with toys and has also made friends with the neighbors and their pets too. She has learned quite a bit in the last couple months and has proven herself a quick learner!
She has also become fond of walking on a leash – it only took one try and she got used to the new concept, and gets very excited for our neighborhood walks now. She loves squeaky toys and bones, grabbing them from the basket herself and proudly carrying them around!
Alice can be fearful of new people given her history, but has never shown any aggression. It doesn’t take long for her to warm-up, but she still separates herself when strangers come into her space. Her “safe spot” is in my office by the desk where she can see down the hallway into the kitchen, but has the security of a separate area. She has come a long way but would do best with new parent(s) that will continue to work with her on trust and socialization. She would also do best in a house with other dogs to play with and encourage her. We have not used a crate with her, rather started her in a designated area and slowly expanded that area when away from home.
She would likely do best in a home with adults and older children only, and parent(s) who aren’t gone for long stretches at a time. A fenced in yard would also be required, as mill pups are an inherent flight risk. Plus, running around the yard is her favorite activity, with watching out the living room window a close second! She is a quiet girl until she sees a dog walking by, when she starts wagging and barking. She also sounds off when one of us comes home out of excitement. Alice is a great sleeper, having joined our dog in our bedroom in the first week.
If you think you could be her human(s), we would love to hear from you! A home visit and vet reference check will be required. This special girl has been a pleasure to have in our home, and it is clear that she just wants to be part of a loving family.
Gets along with other dogs? Yes
Gets along with cats? Unknown
Gets along with other pets? Yes
Suitable for kids? Yes
If so – what age? 8 and up
Leash trained? She’s new to the leash but doing very well!
Crate trained? No, we decided against small spaces given her history
House-trained? Yes
Spayed or neutered? Yes
Fenced yard Required? Yes
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