Available - Ruthie
Female Young English Setter (mixed)
Socialization/training: Ruthie is timid in new situations (walks in new areas, new experiences, new people, new yards, etc). However, sh...
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Socialization/training: Ruthie is timid in new situations (walks in new areas, new experiences, new people, new yards, etc). However, she has a very strong streak of curiosity and a level of bravery, too! Once she gets used to her new environment her happy puppy side shines through. She is more timid of men than women and it can take her at the least a good two weeks to begin warming up to men in the home. She knows “sit” and is pretty good in the house, aside from the horsehair stuffed old chairs that previous fosters have chewed and that Ruthie has been contributing to the demolition of. Crate trained: Yes, she was crated initially when no humans were at home. She was also crated over night for her sleep time, but has recently been sleeping loose in the house. Leash trained: Ruthie is actually pretty good on leash, although she will try to back out of her harness when she encounters new people and experiences (kids on bikes, etc), so she is double leashed to keep her safe. She now leaps and bounds with excitement and dances around while being walked, but overall she walks relatively well and loves walking with her foster fur siblings and mom. She has also been doing well in walking as the sole dog on longer walks. Activity Level: Moderate. Ruthie is still very much a puppy and has puppy behaviors and energy. She would love to have another younger friendly dog to run around the yard and play with. She does yard zoomies, and loves walks. She chases tennis balls and toys, but does not bring them back. In the house she dances about, sometimes gets under feet, runs about, etc. She also loves to play with toys and chews in the house and really wants her middle aged foster fur siblings to play with her. She does rest and nap and settle down. So, she is moderate in energy and playful once she is comfortable in her environment Fence: Because of her timidity, Ruthie needs a securely fenced yard. She is smart and knows where the gates are in her foster home fence. She does not look for escape routes, doesn’t dig, is not prey driven and just needs the fence to keep her safe. She currently has a yard with a 6 foot privacy fence. Behavior: Ruthie is timid until she gains confidence in her home environment and people. She is then loving, but isn’t a velcro dog. She is a happy girl and loves learning new things and having things to do. She has learned about chew toys, stuffy toys, playing in the yard and the joy of walks through the neighborhood. She really needs another dog in her forever home to continue to blossom and learn. She is smart and curious about things. She does jump up on her foster mom and can be mouthy at times. We are working on this behavior. House trained: Ruthie is mostly potty trained. She will urinate in the home at times on area rugs, if her foster parents aren’t seeing her signals. She does not mess in her crate. Medical History: Ruthie is spayed, current on all vaccines and blood tests. She is microchipped and does have rear dewclaws (one is a double dewclaw, too!) that do not bother her. She is on HWP. Ruthie originates from Turkey where Leishmaniasis is endemic. She tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. Foster Comments: Ruthie is a dear girl and quite striking with her long legged physique and elegant face. She is a smart girl and really needs a home with at least another fur sibling to play with. She wants to learn and needs to expend her curiosity and energy on a daily basis. She likes to hang out in the kitchen with her foster mom when mom is cooking meals. She is in a home without children and cats. She would probably be ok with older children who understand that she is timid and needs to warm up on her own. She didn’t know what toys were and now brings all of the dog toys out into the hall for her very own collection. She also drags towels and blankets around. She adds them to her toy collection. She has been tolerant of having her ears cleaned and her dewclaws trimmed. She did great with her first bath with foster mom standing in the tub with her. She patiently stood and seemed to enjoy the spa time :-) She does ok in the car, unless she is very stressed out (coming home from the vet), then she does get carsick. Other car rides have been without incident and she rides quietly on the back seat. Ruthie’s biggest issue is timidity in new experiences, places and people. She will need a home that is patient, kind and will help her to gain in her confidence. Men in the home will need to know that she will take longer to come around to them vs to the women in the home. When on walks, she needs to be double leashed until she knows her new home and surroundings. Ruthie is looking for a very special forever home. Preferably with another fur sibling or two, a securely fenced yard, with a lifestyle more on the quiet side vs hectic side. A home of her own where she will be a beloved family member. Foster location: Marietta, GA Volunteer transport can be arranged in the Continental US within a 1,000-mile distance between adopters & foster home. If interstate transport is provided for your adopted dog, there will be an additional charge of $50.00 for the required Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (“Health Certificate”). Typically, we are able to transport your adopted dog to within 2 hours of your home. *Dogs can be adopted outside the 1000-mile transport distance; however, adopters must be willing to either fly their adopted dog, drive to a location within the 1000-mile transport range, or make independent transport arrangements for their adopted dog. Transports to far Western states, from Eastern states, may have additional restrictions.
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