"Stumptown Strays" is a wonderful local Rescue that helps shelter dogs in need of medical assistance.
"FLORENCE" is Available for adoption with STUMPTOWN STRAYS
Chihuahua/border collie mix, spayed female,
house trained, 2 yrs 24 lb
Dogs- yes Cats-yes Kids-yes Adoption fee $300
Personality: Affectionate, Gentle, Playful
Florence, our 2 year
old 24 pound mix, wants to meet your dogs. So do we, but we digress.
Like a lot of us here at Stumptown Strays, Florence's entire existence
depends on dogs. Without dog friends, Florence doesn't know what to do
with herself. If you've ever gone to a party and spent the whole time
playing with the host's chihuahua, then you can relate.
We took
in Florence because she was at risk for euthanasia at a very crowded
shelter. She was so shut down and scared that it would have been
inhumane to keep her there much longer. We happily sprung her, spayed
her, and have spent the last several weeks getting to know what makes
Florence tick.
Calling Florence shy may be a bit of an
understatement. She tends to cower from strangers and withdraws into
herself with changes. However, although she is slow to warm up, once she
does, Florence is all snuggles. She will melt into her person and is
happiest being carried around like a baby. Florence is so gentle and
playful; she would do best with a full basket of toys. She is respectful
of cats and would thrive in a home with a patient, quiet family.
Without
another dog around, Florence is too scared to go outside and pee. With
an emotional support canine friend, Florence is potty trained and loves
going on walks. She looks to her dog pack for cues on what to do. If
they are eating, then she'll feel safe to eat. If they approach a new
person, Florence feels brave enough to tentatively say 'hi'. We are sure
with time and stability, Florence will be a totally different dog. She
just needs a dog mentor.
Florence is heartworm negative, microchipped, and current on her flea and heartworm preventative.
For the right family, taking a chance on Florence will be so rewarding. Is it you?
