Meet Judy Hopps-a spirited explorer with a snuggly side who's ready to hop into her forever home! Judy is the perfect blend of affectionate couch companion and enthusiastic outdoor adventurer. Whether she's cuddled up beside you or leading the way on a trail, she brings a gentle joy and curious energy wherever she goes.
In her foster home, Judy has flourished into a smart, respectful houseguest. She's housebroken, crate trained, and sleeps soundly through the night. She waits politely to be invited onto the couch and doesn't bark unnecessarily. She's already mastered "sit" and continues to impress her foster family with her eagerness to learn-especially if cheese or banana treats are involved (her favorites!).
Outside, Judy shines as an athletic and curious explorer. She loves long walks, sniffing out every new scent, and taking in the world around her. She's also a star on agility trails, happily zipping up and down ramps with confidence and grace. After a day of adventure, she's more than ready to curl up beside you for a cozy cuddle session.
Judy enjoys toys and will happily entertain herself, but her favorite pastime might just be spending quality time with her people. She's affectionate and loyal, always ready for a snuggle or a nap near her favorite humans. She travels well in the car-just make sure she's buckled in so she doesn't try to take the wheel!
While Judy is friendly when meeting other dogs, she prefers to be the only pet in her home. She tends to be a more relaxed playmate with male dogs, but thrives best in a space where she doesn't have to share her humans full-time.
Currently in a foster home, Judy is looking for a family that appreciates both her love for adventure and her affectionate nature. If you're ready for a loyal sidekick who will be your hiking buddy and your cuddle buddy all in one, Judy just might be your perfect match. To meet Judy, please complete an application and email dogfosters@barcs.org to schedule a meet and greet.
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A dog's behavior in a shelter can be very different from how they act in a home once they have time to relax. In the shelter, dogs spend a lot of time isolated in their kennels, meet new people constantly and are surrounded by other loud barking dogs, new smells, new sounds and new routines. This environment can keep their stress levels elevated for days or even weeks, which can cause them to act out in ways they wouldn't in a home. Because of this, what we see in the shelter are just observations and not promises of how the dog will behave later. A dog's true personality often shows up once they've had time to settle into their new home-that's why fostering and adopting is so important!
The following are the observations of my challenges in a shelter environment:
Dog Selectiveness: Dog selectiveness is when a dog may get along well with some dogs but might have a poor reaction or be avoidant with others. Selective dogs may need carefully managed interactions, intentionally selected playmates to ensure compatibility, supervised play with other dogs, and avoidance of situations where they feel threatened or overwhelmed.
Prey Drive: Prey drive refers to a dog's instinct to chase and capture moving objects, such as small animals or toys. If the dog exhibits a strong prey drive in an adoptive home, they may need complete separation or controlled, supervised play with appropriate toys and training to manage their impulses and ensure safety around smaller animals.
