Dottie

My story

Dottie is guessed to be a 1-2 yr old Black and Tan Coonhound and is ready to be loved! This stunning girl is shy at first, but is learning how good it is to be loved by humans. She is absolutely adorable and her eyes will melt your heart! She loves to play with other dogs. She is house trained and crate trained. She needs a patient and loving home to show her how good life can be as a beloved family member. If you have a warm snuggle lap and love to give, she is the right dog for you! She loves her kennel, it is her safe place. She sleeps through the night in it and loves to take naps in it during the day. Dottie is waiting patiently to find her FurEver Family!! This precious gentle-soul is currently being fostered with one of our dog trainers that specializes and rehabilitates shy or unsocialized dogs. Her foster mom thinks she would do better in a quieter home with adults or older children to work with her. Another confident dog could be helpful as she loves other dogs, but not necessary if the adopter can help her continue on her confidence journey. Her foster mom has an amazing rehabilitation protocol to help these scared dogs and is working with all the dogs in her care on potty training, socializing with dogs and humans, kennel training, doggie door training and if time permits, leash and car training. She also has an amazing group of volunteers that meet once a week to help socialize all the foster dogs in her care. There are lots of other dogs at her foster mom's house so we know she is dog friendly. Her foster doesn't have any cats but thinks she would be fine with them if introduced slowly and properly. Her foster mom is located in Fort Collins Colorado and wants to find a patient adopter, who is willing to do a minimum of one paid (discounted) training session with her. This training session is NOT basic obedience, but instead, is designed for rescue dogs and teaches the adopter how to work to build the dogs confidence and overcome any trauma the dog may have experienced. This training is to teach the adopter how to help the dog be successful in their new home and will help the family and this sweet dog bond and adjust to their new life together. The foster provides a discount on training to her adopters. Please apply for Dottie today!!

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