Shakeena

Pet Details

  • Animal ID: 261032
  • Type: Dog
  • Breed: Australian Shepherd
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 5 years
  • Color: Black
  • Weight: 44 lbs
  • Spayed/Neutered: Yes
  • Site: ARL Animal Services

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Additional Details

- Great girl who spent time in a foster home; liked to be her foster family's shadow and be wherever they were

- Loves walks, naps, scratches and cuddles

- Knows sit and down, does amazing on a leash, and her foster family said she was great about not barking when seeing other people or dogs on walks

- Has a habit of lying very still on her back for a long period of time - don't be alarmed, she's OK!

- Seems to be a fan of water and wanted to climb into the shower with her foster family

- Did well with kids in her foster home and will do best in a home where all family members are mature enough to give her time to settle in and help her build confidence

- Can coexist with other dogs, but tends to be more comfortable with some dogs than others and may prefer a calmer friend; at times of high arousal she can be less apt to respect other dogs' boundaries, so if she goes to a home with other dogs, break times will be beneficial for decompression (dog intro recommended)

- We don't know her history with cats but she may be a bit much for them

- Needs a home with no chickens

- Foster family said she can be selective about her food and does best with a mix of wet and dry

All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and DA2PPV as appropriate for their age)

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