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Lady, 3+ years old Female English Shepherd
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Lady is an English Shepherd-type red & white spayed female dog, approximately 5 years old. She appeared as a stray at a local home and had 11 healthy puppies, all of which were adopted. The homeowners fostered her for 8 months and made great strides in overcoming her extreme shyness. They kept her on a chain for a large part of the time because she disappeared into the woods and they had trouble catching her. At that time, she was thought to be approximately 2 years old. She was moved to her current foster home in an attempt to further evaluate her and give her extra attention and training. A vet checked her, determined she was older than first thought, and prescribed arthritis med. She seems to have made some improvement, though still sometimes limps on the foreleg (from an old injury) and is very low energy. Lady is an extremely sensitive, submissive dog. She has warmed up to her foster people and comes when you pat your leg. She rolls over on her back and enjoys belly rubs. She seems quite intelligent and loveable. She walks well on lead and plays a bit with other dogs but tires quickly. She is good with dog-friendly cats and with gentle children. She is housebroken. She travelled ok in a crate to the vet and acted quiet but not terrified while there. She rests nearby or on an enclosed porch when the foster mom is working at the desk. She needs to belong to a patient owner who is willing to gain her confidence. Someone who is retired or who wants a dog mainly as an indoor companion seems ideal, as she seems to get along well on 3-4 short walks a day. Her beautiful long coat will need regular brushing, but she's basically a low maintenance pet. Lady is doing so well in her foster home, that she is considering adopting her so as to not move her again.
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