Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2014 15:40:44 GMT
Please read Missy's details carefully before submitting an application form. Applications which do not meet the criteria will not be contacted.
Missy came into rescue through no fault of her own after being bought as a companion for the owner's dog, who then found herself unable to manage both dogs.
Missy is a Basset Hound x Cocker Spaniel and is aged 9 months. She is currently being fostered in Mildenhall, Suffolk alongside several small dogs whom she loves being around. Due to Missy's size and the innate Basset 'clumsiness'(!), they can find her a little intimidating when excited. For this reason she would be better suited to a home where her doggy companions are fairly sturdy and able to withstand Missy's bouncy playfulness, rather than with a smaller, more delicate dog.
All dogs met on walks and in the home are greeted nicely with a wagging tail. Missy is currently having either one long walk or two shorter ones a day, but could easily manage more. She's a very laid back dog and happy with whatever is provided.
She is walked on an extendable lead as her fosterer finds that she pulls less on this than on a standard lead. Weighing in at an impressive 18.2kg and being close to the ground, Missy is a powerful dog and would definitely benefit from some further lead-training once in her new home to combat her tendency to pull.
Missy has the typical, stubborn Basset personality with selective hearing on recall so this is another area that will require on-going training! She has been allowed off-lead, however only in areas where there are no dogs or other distractions – in these kind of situations Missy will come back when called, especially if she thinks there may be the reward of a treat.
She was a little unsure when first encountering the resident cat, having possibly not been up close to one before, but soon overcame her wariness and is now absolutely fine. Her fascination in it and desire to make friends has resulted in the cat swatting Missy on her nose for getting too close, but she then backs off with no issues.
Missy has not been tested around small furries or birds.
When meeting new people Missy can be a little hesitant and will approach them slowly with a wagging tail. As soon as any encouragement is offered she immediately becomes more animated and excited.
She is a typical puppy, well-socialised puppy and loves everyone she meets, including children, and has been completely comfortable around the fosterer's 4 & 9 year old nieces, happy to be stroked and played with.
Due to Missy's size and apparent unawareness of her own size/strength, we will not be re-homing her where there are very young children who could be easily knocked off balance.
Missy is very food-focused, presently being fed twice a day. She tends to get quite excited and jumps up when food is being prepared, but will sit when asked before her bowl is put down. She is also fine having her bowl removed before she is finished, with no signs of food-aggression.
Similarly with treats, Missy loves these, making them ideal for training purposes.
As with many puppies, Missy does get travel sick on journeys of more than 10 minutes so the new owners will need to be prepared to experiment with different ways of dealing with this, perhaps medication or travelling in a different part of the car until she grows out of it.
When left at home, Missy quickly becomes bored and this leads to her chewing anything and everything, given the opportunity. In addition to having a human that is around for most of the day, she will need a doggy companion in her new home as she becomes quite distressed when deprived of company, and cries. Due to the chewing, Missy is currently being crated when the fosterer goes out to keep her (and the furniture, etc.!) safe.
In the same way, Missy does need company of some kind through the night. While she has been sleeping soundly on the fosterer's bed, she would also settle in a crate or on her own bed providing she was not alone in the room.
Grooming presents no issues – Missy is happy to be bathed and brushed, and to have her nails clipped. Due to her long ears that drag on the ground whenever she eats or sniffs at things, they soon become dirty, especially in wet weather. The ear flaps will need regular cleaning, both inside and out to prevent infections which a common and painful Basset complaint. Missy is used to this and just sees it as another opportunity for attention.
Her fosterer has this to add:
“Having Missy has been an absolute pleasure, I was expecting a naughty puppy but I got a big cuddly teddy bear, she really loves a fuss and a cuddle, she has mostly a basset personality, very dosile and stubborn but I love this about her it gives her character. She does however have her puppy moments and wants to play or get up to mischief!! Missy does not have a nasty bone in her body, she loves everyone and everything so she would be suitable for any sort of environment as long as she has a doggy companion (not very small) and if children they should be over 4. You must be prepared to clean her ears twice weekly, they get quite dirty on the ends and inside, this prevents her getting ear infections. I would highly recommend in having a good size crate for her, I put her in it when im out and also when im eating as she has not quite learnt yet that she cant have your dinner. She is housetrained, although she doesnt tell you she has only had one accident here, she has always gone when ive let her out regular.
Missy will be a great addition to any family as she has the most beautiful temperament but you must know and be prepared to give her some training as she is still a puppy even though she doesnt act it all the time.”
Missy is vaccinated, micro-chipped, worm and flea treated.
Due to only recently finishing her first season, Missy has not yet been spayed so will be homed with a Spay Agreement requiring this to be carried out as soon as possible.
SUMMARY
No children under 4.
Commitment to on-going training.
Spay Agreement.
At least one young, playful, sturdy resident dog for company.
Can be left a maximum of 2 hours so no full-time working homes.
Dog-savvy cats are fine.
If you are interested in adopting Missy please complete our online adoption form here:
www.littledogrescue.co.uk/PreAdoption.html
and someone will give you a call as soon as possible.
Missy came into rescue through no fault of her own after being bought as a companion for the owner's dog, who then found herself unable to manage both dogs.
Missy is a Basset Hound x Cocker Spaniel and is aged 9 months. She is currently being fostered in Mildenhall, Suffolk alongside several small dogs whom she loves being around. Due to Missy's size and the innate Basset 'clumsiness'(!), they can find her a little intimidating when excited. For this reason she would be better suited to a home where her doggy companions are fairly sturdy and able to withstand Missy's bouncy playfulness, rather than with a smaller, more delicate dog.
All dogs met on walks and in the home are greeted nicely with a wagging tail. Missy is currently having either one long walk or two shorter ones a day, but could easily manage more. She's a very laid back dog and happy with whatever is provided.
She is walked on an extendable lead as her fosterer finds that she pulls less on this than on a standard lead. Weighing in at an impressive 18.2kg and being close to the ground, Missy is a powerful dog and would definitely benefit from some further lead-training once in her new home to combat her tendency to pull.
Missy has the typical, stubborn Basset personality with selective hearing on recall so this is another area that will require on-going training! She has been allowed off-lead, however only in areas where there are no dogs or other distractions – in these kind of situations Missy will come back when called, especially if she thinks there may be the reward of a treat.
She was a little unsure when first encountering the resident cat, having possibly not been up close to one before, but soon overcame her wariness and is now absolutely fine. Her fascination in it and desire to make friends has resulted in the cat swatting Missy on her nose for getting too close, but she then backs off with no issues.
Missy has not been tested around small furries or birds.
When meeting new people Missy can be a little hesitant and will approach them slowly with a wagging tail. As soon as any encouragement is offered she immediately becomes more animated and excited.
She is a typical puppy, well-socialised puppy and loves everyone she meets, including children, and has been completely comfortable around the fosterer's 4 & 9 year old nieces, happy to be stroked and played with.
Due to Missy's size and apparent unawareness of her own size/strength, we will not be re-homing her where there are very young children who could be easily knocked off balance.
Missy is very food-focused, presently being fed twice a day. She tends to get quite excited and jumps up when food is being prepared, but will sit when asked before her bowl is put down. She is also fine having her bowl removed before she is finished, with no signs of food-aggression.
Similarly with treats, Missy loves these, making them ideal for training purposes.
As with many puppies, Missy does get travel sick on journeys of more than 10 minutes so the new owners will need to be prepared to experiment with different ways of dealing with this, perhaps medication or travelling in a different part of the car until she grows out of it.
When left at home, Missy quickly becomes bored and this leads to her chewing anything and everything, given the opportunity. In addition to having a human that is around for most of the day, she will need a doggy companion in her new home as she becomes quite distressed when deprived of company, and cries. Due to the chewing, Missy is currently being crated when the fosterer goes out to keep her (and the furniture, etc.!) safe.
In the same way, Missy does need company of some kind through the night. While she has been sleeping soundly on the fosterer's bed, she would also settle in a crate or on her own bed providing she was not alone in the room.
Grooming presents no issues – Missy is happy to be bathed and brushed, and to have her nails clipped. Due to her long ears that drag on the ground whenever she eats or sniffs at things, they soon become dirty, especially in wet weather. The ear flaps will need regular cleaning, both inside and out to prevent infections which a common and painful Basset complaint. Missy is used to this and just sees it as another opportunity for attention.
Her fosterer has this to add:
“Having Missy has been an absolute pleasure, I was expecting a naughty puppy but I got a big cuddly teddy bear, she really loves a fuss and a cuddle, she has mostly a basset personality, very dosile and stubborn but I love this about her it gives her character. She does however have her puppy moments and wants to play or get up to mischief!! Missy does not have a nasty bone in her body, she loves everyone and everything so she would be suitable for any sort of environment as long as she has a doggy companion (not very small) and if children they should be over 4. You must be prepared to clean her ears twice weekly, they get quite dirty on the ends and inside, this prevents her getting ear infections. I would highly recommend in having a good size crate for her, I put her in it when im out and also when im eating as she has not quite learnt yet that she cant have your dinner. She is housetrained, although she doesnt tell you she has only had one accident here, she has always gone when ive let her out regular.
Missy will be a great addition to any family as she has the most beautiful temperament but you must know and be prepared to give her some training as she is still a puppy even though she doesnt act it all the time.”
Missy is vaccinated, micro-chipped, worm and flea treated.
Due to only recently finishing her first season, Missy has not yet been spayed so will be homed with a Spay Agreement requiring this to be carried out as soon as possible.
SUMMARY
No children under 4.
Commitment to on-going training.
Spay Agreement.
At least one young, playful, sturdy resident dog for company.
Can be left a maximum of 2 hours so no full-time working homes.
Dog-savvy cats are fine.
If you are interested in adopting Missy please complete our online adoption form here:
www.littledogrescue.co.uk/PreAdoption.html
and someone will give you a call as soon as possible.
