How does a young, beautiful, and super sweet gal like Missy find herself homeless? That's the question everyone was asking when she turned up in a neighborhood in good condition but clearly afraid and on her own. Her finders report that she was anxious and shy at first, not comfortable being handled, and even snappy with strangers wanting to reach for her, but once she gets to know you and feels comfortable, she wants nothing more than to love and play. Missy is 1 ½ years-old and an accomplished toy fiend: balls, ropes, puzzles – toss her a toy and she is ready for action! Outdoors, she likes to chase birds around then sunbathe in a warm patch. Time for a walk? She loves that! And nothing seems to get her more excited than car rides. When she first came into her finders' home, she seemed unaccustomed to being patted and caressed but it didn't take too long for her to discover that affection is a good thing and she has added cuddling on the couch as an item on her "favorites" list! At just 16 lbs., she is the perfect size for that.
Unsurprisingly, Missy has some anxiety about being left alone, but when crated she is generally quiet and calm. She has made great progress with her house-training, and has become quite reliable when she gets ample opportunity to go outside. While her overall anxiety has decreased since being taken in, she still gets very shaken at loud noises or any type of raised voice, and doesn't seem comfortable around brooms when they're being used. Unpredictable young children would probably be too much for her, but she would likely do well with older kids who are interested in a dog that is clever enough to learn some tricks! Currently she knows "sit" and "back", but she is eager to learn more. One thing she is NOT eager about, however, is other dogs and cats, who cause her great agitation, so she is seeking a new adoptive home where she can be an only pet. See more photos of Missy in her online album at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/missy