My name is Bonnie!

Dog Name: Bonnie Lynn

Breed: mountain cur mix

Sex: female

Age: approximately 4 years old

Weight: 71 lbs

Medical Needs: In 2023, she had TPLO surgery to repair a torn cruciate ligament in her right knee. So, she has some hardware - a plate and screws to hold everything in place. This doesn’t slow her down at all! She gained some weight after her surgery and she is still a little overweight. But with a good diet and exercise, I’m sure she will slim down! (We do have her on weight loss food.) She also has arthritis in both knees and the beginning of hip dysplasia in both hips. She takes daily Dasuquin and omega-3 supplements to help her joints. These supplements cost approximately $20.00 per month.

Housebroken: Yes!

Crate trained: Sort of… She hasn’t been crated for a couple years, so we are getting her used to it again. She prefers to be with her people as much as possible so, she has a little bit of crate anxiety. She will need an industrial crate because she can break out of regular wire crates. She goes into her crate willingly with treats, but as soon as you walk into the next room, she lets you know that she cannot see you. If she is locked in her crate and we are in the same room, she falls right asleep. She gets crated in the same room in which our resident dogs are crated, which helps her calm down after we leave for work for the day.

Good in the car: Not yet. She doesn’t jump in by herself so, you have to lift her up and in - this might be due to her arthritis, though. And then she pants and shakes. But we are working on getting her more comfortable in the car! I think with some practice, she will relax.

Good on a leash: Yes! She does need a prong collar or she will pull and she is quite strong. She listens and is easily redirected when sniffing for a little longer than necessary.

Energy level: She will play hard (sprinting after a ball, chasing/wrestling with her foster brother, etc.) for about 10 minutes, and then she is down for some water and a nap on the couch next to you. She enjoys leash walks too!

Need a fenced in yard: No, as long you can take her for daily walks. It would be helpful, though, since she likes to run hard. She definitely should not be off leash without a fence because she will chase small animals (rabbits, squirrels, cats).

Dog Friendly: Yes. She has lived with at least two other dogs most of her life and she likes to have a buddy to play with. She would do best with a large female dog that stays out of her face and listens to her corrections. She can also get along with certain male dogs, again, as long as they stay out of her face and listen to her corrections.

If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? Yes! Bonnie has lived with at least two other dogs most of her life. She prefers to not be alone, so having a friend to keep her company while you are not in the house would help her stay calm.

Cat Friendly: No! She will try to taste them, as well as any other small creatures.

Kid Friendly: Unknown.

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with?

Dog-savvy kids 12 years and up would be best for Bonnie. She is a solid 71 pounds and she gets excited to see her people (occasionally jumps/bounces, smothers with kisses/hugs) so she could accidentally knock down smaller children.

Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?

Bonnie Lynn is an absolute sweetheart! She loves her people. Every time she sees you, her little nub tail starts to wiggle so hard it turns into a blur and her tongue starts lapping at the air, preparing to give kisses. When you kneel down to greet her, she puts her head right on your chest and looks up into your eyes with her beautiful, soulful brown eyes just licking away, trying to kiss your whole face.

She’s had a rough go of it recently. But she hasn’t lost any of her sweetness. Since she has been through many changes, she’s struggling with some anxiety. She will definitely need a two-week shut down when she gets into her new home. She might need some trazadone to help with her crate anxiety until she gets comfortable in her new home. She will need time to adjust to her new surroundings and trust she isn’t going anywhere. But if you can be patient, stick with her, and give her what she needs, you will not regret it. She has so much love to give.

Foster’s Location: Dover, 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 for Bonnie Lynn!