Dipsy

My story

This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.Dispy is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Dispy in the care center has been struggling to acclimate despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Dipsy is a bit fearful in the care center with staff, and on walks will hard bark at unfamiliar staff/strangers while pulling towards them making it difficult to walk her safely at times. Dispy has warmed up to some staff members, and is social with them but struggling to acclimate. Medically, Dipsy is apparently healthy. What my friends at ACC say about me:My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet!I am looking for a home with a patient person.I am finding the shelter a bit overwhelming. Outside one-on-one I am a great big cuddle bug.I would do best in a home with only adult humans.A volunteer writes: Dipsy has understandably been struggling in a shelter environment; but I see a whole other side of her when she's away from the stress and noise and constant barking of dogs. Sometimes we go to the play-yard, where she'll have a blast with her toy - galloping around with it and stopping by to show it off. She'll break out into zoomies, then eagerly wait for me to toss it again - and then she's off, resuming her zipping and zagging, with the toy bobbing around in her mouth and her tail flying in the air. It's like she's on Cloud 9, without a care in the care in the world. Other times, we go down the block where it's nice and quiet, and just sit together. She'll climb up next to me and lean in, which is her signal that I should start the back-scratches and ear-rubs. She looks so relaxed and serene that I could almost see the stress and anxiety just melting away. Dipsy came in as a stray, so we don't know her history, but someone seems to have housetrained her; taught her the cue for "sit"; and to take treats politely. When the shelter did a gate-greet with two different dogs, Dipsy generally exhibited avoidant behavior. While her current situation has left her feeling overwhelmed, I think this sweet, beautiful girl will totally blossom in a loving, patient home. Primary Color: Gray Brindle Secondary Color: White Weight: 55 Age: 3yrs 1mths 2wks

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