Thursday

My story

Thursday arrived at CHA in early March as an 8-week-old puppy. She might be small now, but she has a big personality! While staff and volunteers have been making sure Thursday gets her daily walks, playgroups, and time out of the cage, it is challenging to provide Thursday with the structure and training in a shelter environment that puppies usually receive when they grow up in a home. As a result, she can be very mouthy when she gets over-excited and has broken skin on the arms and hands of volunteers. She is still learning to walk well on leash and sometimes displays ill-manners on walks such as hopping up and nipping at clothing or her leash. Thursday`s behaviors are the most significant when she is initially taken out of her cage in the morning, and when she is leashed to come inside from the play yard. She just wants to keep playing and doesn`t know when it`s time to stop! Thursday absolutely loves other dogs! When she has a dog friend to play with, she rarely displays ill manners towards people. She also does extremely well when she is housed in a cage-free office where she is able to decompress from the busy shelter hallway. In the office, Thursday is much less excitable and is able to interact calmly with her visitors. She enjoys playing tug of war with her soft toys, eating treats, and exploring. Thursday will best thrive in an adoptive home with owners who understand that she requires consistent training. Positive reinforcement training will help her become the best dog that she can be. Thursday is very smart and even enjoys her training sessions! She would do best in a home with no children or in a home with more mature children (such as teenagers) who are old enough to help care for her and teach her new things.We also feel strongly that Thursday needs another dog in the home to learn from and to act as a playful outlet for her energy. Another dog in the home is a requirement at this time. Thursday did previously spend some time in foster care and she was relatively curious about her foster`s cat, but generally gave the cat distance and read the cat`s signals.Due to Thursday’s special needs, staff members are able to introduce her to interested adopters Monday through Friday. If interested in meeting her, please email Adopt@chaanimalshelter.org.Thursday is an energetic, affectionate girl who can`t wait to find her home!

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Thursday, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.