Jul 13, 2024
Katie *****ADOPTED*****
Katie D2024-75
- Need a resident dog
- Good with cats
- Older dog savvy children
- Patient and loving family
Katie is a 5 month old Yorkie Cross described by her foster mum as a nervous little princess who is improving daily. She will keep her distance from people and will make herself as small as possible if you approach her. She is not aggressive in any way just scared. She is going to need time to decompress at her speed to finally be happy in her forever home.
Katie is a typical puppy farm rescue and does not like eye contact, for a little while you will need to look at her from the side and just marvel at how much she is growing and changing. Her foster mum has been approaching her without directly looking at her at Katie has been happy with this.
In the garden she is a completely different puppy she will run around with her tail wagging and playing with the resident dogs. It’s as if she hasn’t got a care in the world and this will eventually be the same when she is in the house. To get her back into the house she will follow the other dogs. During the first couple of days she looked for any way to escape the garden and spent most of her time hiding underneath the decking. So a secure garden is a must. She is now more at ease and loves her time out playing.
Katie loves other dogs and will need a confident and patient resident dog(s) to feel safe. She will climb onto the other dogs to feel safe when inside. Katie is in foster with a Staffie and can often be found hiding underneath him, as if she has her very own bodyguard.
She has met the resident cats and was swatted a couple of time from getting too close to one but there has been no aggression she was just curious to meet them.
Katie has lived with our dog savvy 9 year old son and had no problems. She would benefit from living with children who are similar age and over but they need to be dog savvy. She would not do well in a noisy super busy home.
Katie loves squeaky balls and soft toys both and will play with them on her own or with the resident dogs. She will run away from toys if they are thrown towards her.
Katie’s lead and harness walking is a work in progress. She became very panicked and distressed when put on a lead and would frantically bounce and roll to try and escape. This is being worked on but will take time for her to feel safe.
Katie currently sleeps in a puppy pen close to the resident dogs and sleeps all night.
Katie is still using puppy pads for night time but has only ever urinated on them. She will poo outside.
Katie loves her food but will not eat if you are watching her. She won’t take treats out of your hand or eat them if you are watching either. She will eat them when left alone.
Katie needs a quiet and patient home that are not expecting your average puppy. She needs a resident dog to learn and follow. One that won’t mind her cuddling up he can live with older dog savvy children. Katie needs a patient family who will help her understand that this is a good world and she is not in any danger. She will come but it will take time but being on that journey with her will be so rewarding.
Neutering agreement
Vaccinated, microchipped and up to date flea and wormer
Comes with 5 weeks free Agria pet insurance
Fostered in Warwickshire
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