Dottie

My story

Name: Dottie Nicknames: Gremlin. Little Lady. Breed: Bulldog mix Sex: Female Weight: ~30 lbs Age: 9 months Before OMD: Dottie's owner had to leave the country without notice, and when a friend of the owner heard, they thought of Dottie and went to check on her. Thankfully, they did as she had been alone for a few days without food or water and was, understandably, covered in urine as well. After a few baths, her vet appointments and medication, chew toys, and a whole lot of foster love, Dottie has thrived. Doppelgänger: A gremlin – in both spirit and sound. That one type of dragon from How to Train Your Dragon (you know the one). Energy Level: Medium-High…high for a Bulldog, moderate for a typical puppy. Introvert or Extrovert: Extrovert – she loves people, dogs, and attention. Best Physical Features: That squishable face. The compact, confident waddle. Her surprising ability to zoom. What we love most: Her gigantic personality in a petite body. How cuddly she is, especially in the mornings. How she keeps everyone laughing. The sass. The fact that she somehow makes snoring, grunting, and side-eye endearing What she loves most: Squeaky toys. Balls. ALL the attention. Car rides and adventures. Going to foster sister’s track meets. Working on: Dottie arrived with zero clue how to read other dogs’ social cues—she came in like a little tank ready to run the show. But she’s been working hard on learning manners, and now she only mostly insists on being the boss. She can be mouthy when she wants to play and take fetch (mainly giving it back) a little too seriously, but she is making great progress! Dogs: Good with medium to large, passive or submissive dogs. Still learning to read cues and play boundaries, but ultimately wants to play with every dog she meets. Again, she’s still working on not being the self-appointed boss (read: she’s a female bulldog who thinks she runs the show) Cats: Likely not a great fit – she may be too much for them due to her high chase/play drive. Kiddos: Done well with kids she’s met. Calm and gentle around them overall, though needs supervision around very young children due to persistence in games like fetch. She is also still working on mouthing and doesn't quite understand that the tiny humans aren't as sturdy as larger humans Housebroken: Nearly 100% – rare accidents. Crate Trained: Fully! She happily snoozes in her crate; though be warned, you might need earplugs. Ideal Family: Someone who knows and loves bulldog stubbornness and can laugh at her quirks. A home without balance issues (she’s always underfoot), with non-dominant animals, and ideally, younger or active adults or families. Dottie is spayed, vaccinated, heartworm negative and microchipped. She is available for adoption to residents to CT and surrounding states.

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