***** UPDATED INFORMATION: FOR ADOPTION *****
Our last post about Suki brought in a wave of love and attention and we're so grateful! She's touched many hearts, and we wanted to share how she's doing as she continues to blossom in foster care.
https://btrnc.org/adoption/
Age: 3 year old female, spayed.
Weight: 20 pounds.
Health: She's still working through some digestive sensitivities, likely due to past surgeries and antibiotics. A consistent, simple diet (no table scraps) works best for her, and she's doing well with it.
Demeanor: Behavior is very chill, very sweet, playful in spurts, affectionate, Couch potato, social. Plays lightly, wants to snuggle 24/7, loves being held, sitting in laps, car rides, short walks (mostly to be social), belly rubs.
Likes: Enjoys both men and women, dogs, very eager to greet everyone she sees. Impartial to stuffed toys. Will play with other dog in the foster home and will try to grab toys/ropes for tug of war. Wants to sleep in bed but doesn't seem to burrow
Unknown: Children
Dislikes: Suki doesn't seem to have any dislikes unless she doesn't want to go outside when cold. Foster mom has to pick her up and carry her out.
Manners: Not 100% house broken. Will urinate in house/kennel (AM)if not let out immediately. Best to let out to urinate and defecate in late PM before bed. Foster feels that with time she will be in command of her bladder, etc. Still has loose stools occasionally and will require manual wiping with tissue. She seems to never know if/when she goes out, that she has to empty bladder, etc. Crate trained, leash trained, will come when called, Suki will sit for donning sweater, getting a leash snapped on, entering/exiting door or treats.
Yard Requirements: Fenced yard not required. Suki will use doggie door. She is still unsure even after four weeks, but gaining confidence with each use.
Tidbits:
Suki is thriving. She's sweet, affectionate, and absolutely adores attention from every person she meets. Her foster mom describes her as "very chill," with playful spurts and a deep love for snuggling.
She's gaining confidence with the doggy door, enjoys watching her foster sibling play, and loves being part of the household rhythm. She's not 100% housebroken yet, but she's making progress - Suki has been letting herself out the last two days for potty breaks! She responds well to routine and gentle guidance.
Suki is a gentle soul with a big heart. She's ready to trade her foster bed for a forever one and she's hoping it comes with a lap, a friend, and a whole lot of love.
