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11/9/2014 7:01 PM
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Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) : : Female (spayed) : : Senior : : Large
Age: 9 Years
Weight: 45 lbs
Location: RI
This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.
Sadie has a special quietness to her.
She prefers to sit and observe life rather than actively participate but she also LOVES to take walks and hang near her person in the yard. She's an approximately 9 year old pup who looks to be a Shepherd mix. She's house trained and walks well on a leash. She also taught herself how to use a doggie door within two days. She is not fond of a crate, or being left alone, but she can adapt when those experiences are paired with something yummy like a meaty bone. Once she feels comfortable and bonds, she can be affectionate. She is not a cuddle bug, but she does enjoy pets and lounging nearby. If she has access to a fenced yard, it should have a 6-ft. fence, as Sadie is surprisingly adept at climbing fences when motivated.
Sadie rides well in the car and likes to look out the window; she would love to accompany you on your daily errands. She'
s calm around new people and in new situations. She
will bark a few times to alert you if someone is at the door, but then accepts the visitor and is quiet. S
he would do best living in a home that has lower activity, no children, and few expectations on her. She lived her entire life as an only dog with her previous owner, so she would appreciate being the apple of your eye and not have any other pets in her new home. She does not appreciate hyper/barky/bouncing dogs, and prefers that her personal space of 3-5 feet is respected. She has some resource guarding from people of high value items like meaty bones and treats, but this can be resolved by trading her, or managing the environment so that these things do not need to be taken away from her.
Senior dogs like Sadie can absolutely bond with new humans, but the bonding process is usually longer and slower than with younger dogs. We promise you, though, when you start to bond with this girl it will make it that much more special!
Has sweet Sadie stolen your heart? Fill out an application today and let this gorgeous sweetheart know!
Sadie's Backstory: Sadie's owner passed away and it was over a week before someone found them. Now she's an SOS girl looking for a new forever home.
Adoption Fee: $200
**Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor. More about Sadie *LOCAL*Is Not Good with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Quiet, Does Good in the Car, Does not require a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Likes to be in your lap, Obedient, Affectionate, Even-tempered, Gentle
As a first step in the adoption process, we ask that you fill out an online application.
Click Here for Our Adoption Application.
Once we receive this, one of our Adoption Coordinators will be contacting you for review. We are an all-volunteer organization. We do try to respond to each inquiry within 48 hours.
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