Meet Moon, a gentle girl with a heart as soft as moonlight! Moon is still finding her courage here at the shelter, and while the world can feel a little overwhelming at times, she's slowly learning that good things happen when kind people are nearby. Moon is looking for a patient and understanding family who can help her build confidence at her own pace. Once she starts to feel safe, her sweet and loving personality begins to shine through! She enjoys affection and is happiest with people who let her take things one step at a time. A calm home with plenty of encouragement and lots of love will help Moon blossom into the wonderful dog she's meant to be. Watching a shy dog gain confidence and discover the joy of being part of a family is incredibly rewarding, and Moon is ready for someone willing to take that journey with her.
Moon arrived in May as a stray with a mammary mass. After being examined by our medical team, she had surgery to spay her and remove the mass from her body. Once biopsied, it was confirmed that it was cancerous. At this time, there doesn't seem to be any sign of metastasis, although we can not fully rule that out nor can we be sure that she won't have new tumors in the future.
If you have a little patience and room in your home for a very deserving dog, Moon may be the perfect match. Come meet this girl and help her discover just how bright her future can be!
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
56 lbs
HOME TYPE:
House or Townhouse- Moon would thrive in a home without shared entryways or shared hallways, as she can be nervous, mildly sound sensitive and sometimes vocal.
CHILDREN:
Yes- Potentially compatible with older children who are comfortable around dogs and able to respect Moon's space and boundaries. Moon can be a little nervous at times and has shown resource guarding.
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
Yes- Cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.
OTHER DOGS:
Yes- Dogs potentially compatible.
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
Moderate to High; will need daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation but enjoys some daily down time as well.
HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
Potentially compatible with a first-time dog owner, provided they are prepared to continue supporting Moon with some of her behavioural needs. Moon has shown resource guarding here at the shelter and her new family will need to be comfortable managing and working with this. She can also be sensitive to sounds and nervous of new people/environments and would benefit from patient adopters who are committed to helping her build confidence and feel secure in her new home.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
At least one in-person training session to work on socialization, basic training and manners, sound sensitivity and resource guarding.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Very human social. She is so friendly and sweet! She especially loves affection and pets.
FAVOURITE THINGS:
She enjoys treats and scratches!
For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions
***NOTE*** Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meet and greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which means they may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster videos or while in foster care.
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