Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lulu / Female / Approx. 4 Years / 63 lbs / Boxer Cross / Good with Dogs / Adult Only Home/ Not Tested with Cats / From Tennessee/ Fostered in Pickering
Meet Lulu! Lulu came from Tennessee where she was found as a stray. She was found with another dog who was believed to be from the same home. Lulu is wonderfully affectionate and is described as a big, cuddly bear. She has a cute little stubby tail that really does make her look like a little bear! Lulu loves to be outside and shows it by making her people laugh with a zoomie session after a walk. When relaxing, Lulu likes to be close to her person by resting her bum on them.
It’s not surprising that Lulu has wonderful human social skills. She is easygoing and calm with people she knows, as well as strangers. As friendly as she can be with adults, small children, and specifically shorter, stocky men with beards make Lulu very nervous.
An adult only home in a medium to lower traffic area would be ideal. Lulu is sensitive about her personal space and would be best in a home where this is well respected. She would not be suited for an apartment or condo that requires elevator rides.
Lulu is social and friendly with other dogs she meets and would be compatible with a calm, well-balanced resident dog. She tends to prefer smaller dogs and has shown some timidness towards larger dogs until she gets to know them. She has not been tested with cats.
She is on the lower end of medium energy. Lulu currently enjoys one hour long walks in the afternoon, in addition to 2-3 shorter walks throughout the rest of the day. She walks very well and with a loose leash. In addition to walks, all she asks for is lots of attention from her humans. After a nice long walk, Lulu has been left alone for 5-6 hours. She settles quickly and does not show signs of separation anxiety. She is given free reign in the home with no issue. However, she was crated previously and did very well with it.
Lulu has previously worked on obedience training and done really well. She knows sit, down, off, up, and recall. In addition to commands, Lulu is muzzle trained. She has been showing some signs of resource guarding and her new family should be prepared to work on this with her. She is intelligent and food-motivated, so she will be a quick learner. She is potty trained but may have some accidents with a transition. She seems to be improving daily and would benefit from continued support. Bonus-Lulu is great in the car and would love to join her new family for a pup cup!
Prior to coming into care, Lulu tested positive for Ehrlichia. Ehrlichia is a tick-borne disease that stays in the bloodstream for many years. A CBC is performed to see if there is an active infection. Lulu's CBC came back indicating that there is no active infection. Ehrlichia-positive dogs may develop chronic kidney disease at some point of their life. It is recommended that any dog that has tested positive for Ehrlichia have annual wellness blood work along with a 4dx blood test once a year unless clinical signs arise. If clinical signs of Ehrlichia arise bloodwork should be done sooner. Also note that Lulu should have pre-op blood work including a CBC and platelet count before any surgery or dental extractions (due to a risk of low platelet count).
Lulu’s adoption fee is $850. To learn more about our adoption fees and process, please visit our FAQs at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs
