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My name is Sarah Jessica Barker!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 4 days ago

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
251987

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

My name is Sarah Jessica Barker. I'm a 1 year old Australian Sheppard mix with the prettiest eyes. I'm a little bit of a nervous girl who takes her time when warming up to people, but once I'm there, boy am I love bug! Whoever ends up loving and adopting me should know that it will take a few meet and greets before I can go home. I'm not sure where my anxiety stems from, but when I get nervous, I like to hide in my crate, so it's important for me to have a safe space in my future home that I can retreat to. I like it when people take things really slow with me, go at my speed, and allow me to decide if I want to be touched or not.

I have so many sweet quirks - for example, my favourite staff member taught me a gesture that means it's time for pets! This gesture helps me decide if I want to be touched or if I'm not ready for it yet. I like being offered plenty of choices, which is important especially since I'm so anxious.

It's essential for me to go to a home with a dog-friendly dog to best help me transition into my new home. I love love love having a furry friend, you can see my silly and confident side come out the moment I hang out with a fellow canine!

I would do best in a home without children because little people scare me when they move too fast. I have some boundaries, especially with touch, and kids might not understand that when they're younger. I'm sure I'd get along with anyone who is a teenager and older as long as they understand my needs. It's important for my future adopters to be willing to be patient with me and who are willing to help me through my anxiety. I know you're out there and I can't wait to meet you!


Primary Color: Brindle
Secondary Color: Brindle
Weight: 26.3
Age: 1yrs 2mths 3wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
251987
Contact
Address
16586 Woodbine Ave, Stouffville, ON L4A 2W3

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Limited Contact Adoption Process
View all animals available for adoption
Complete our Meet Your Match ® survey online to help match you with compatible animals
Contact the centre where the animal is located to learn more about the animal you are interested in adopting
Arrange an e-meet and greet online and complete adoption paperwork digitally
An appointment will be set for you to pick up your new friend

Adoption application

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Hours of Operation – By Appointment Only
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Sat-Sun 8am-4pm
*Closed for Statutory Holidays

More about this shelter

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity, established in 1873. The Society and its network of communities facilitate and provide for province-wide leadership on matters relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal well-being. Offering a variety of mission-based programs, including community-based sheltering, animal wellness services, provincial animal transfers, shelter health & wellness, high-volume spay/neuter services, animal rescue, animal advocacy, Indigenous partnership programs and humane education, the Ontario SPCA is Ontario’s animal charity.

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