Starbie

My story

HI, I’M STARBIE STAR! 2 years old • 18lbs • Mostly black with a little brindle and the cutest pout lip ever My Story Hi, hello, yes — it’s me, Starbie Star, your future emotional support gremlin. I came from the San Bernardino shelter where I arrived in rough shape. I had a prolapsed vagina, was extremely underweight, and honestly looked like life had run me over a few times. Freedom Frenchie Rescue scooped me up, got me surgery, fed me real food, loved me, and I have since healed beautifully. I’ve gained about five pounds, filled out like a stuffed Thanksgiving turkey, and now walk around like a dramatic little queen who survived the trenches. My Potty Habits Let’s be honest: I’m mostly potty trained, but I have quirks. If you open the door for me, I go potty immediately, no hesitation. But sometimes I come back inside and decide I wasn’t finished and politely bless your floors. I’m working on it — truly. I potty best when you come outside with me because I have this deep fear of being left alone, thanks to everything I’ve been through. If you tell me “go potty,” I will listen like a good girl. If my routine is thrown off, I might have a crate accident, but when things are predictable, I do really well. I promise I’m trying my hardest. My Chaotic, Hilarious Personality I am adorable chaos wrapped in a tiny velvet potato body. I love playing with other dogs, especially gentle ones like my old bestie Louise. I am still learning the difference between normal play and something that looks like a fight scene, which means if I sense drama, I will launch myself into the middle of it like I’m the police, the referee, and the UFC champion all in one. I’m not aggressive; I’m just incredibly confident in my ability to “fix” things that don’t need fixing. Now let’s talk about the booty. Do not scratch my back, butt, or back legs unless you want to see a demon rise from the underworld. I won’t bite, but I will perform a full exorcism scene with sound and motion. It’s dramatic, it’s ridiculous, and everyone ends up laughing at me while I decompress. The same goes for waking me up — please do it gently, or I will activate my ninja mode before remembering who I am. My Favorite Move: The Turtle Yes, I turtle. Hard. If I get knocked over or overwhelmed, I flip onto my back, stiffen like a statue, and play dead like it’s my only survival skill. My foster mom says if I had a shell, I’d crawl into it and take a nap. This is my coping mechanism, and honestly, it works for me. How I Love I’ve been through some really traumatic things — overbred, neglected, abused, abandoned — and my brain sometimes shows it. But the heart inside me is pure gold. I melt when you hold me like a baby. I want to sit on your lap while you eat dinner, and if you work at a desk, I fully expect to be your emotional support coworker. My foster puts me in a dog baby Björn when I’m being extra dramatic, and I will sit there like an angry burrito until I fall asleep. I might act spicy, but I love connection more than anything. My Daily Life I am extremely food motivated and will do anything for snacks. I did have kennel cough, and it hit me hard, but I’m completely recovered now and feeling great. I love playing with my dog friends, though I do enjoy poking the bear — literally. There is a bulldog named Max who tolerates my nonsense better than he should, and even when he warns me, I still test my Napoleon-sized limits. The rescue has no issue telling me “no” calmly and consistently, and I respond well to structure and leadership. The Home I Need I’m a hilarious, spicy, sweet, traumatized little queen who needs a home willing to understand that I come with personality — a lot of it. I need someone who is confident and calm, who can lead me with patience, and who doesn’t let me run the house. I can absolutely live with other dogs as long as you manage play correctly and introduce slowly. I adore being held, cuddled, carried, and told I’m pretty. I respond to love, routine, and firm boundaries. If you want a Frenchie with zero personality, I’m not your girl. If you want a dog who makes you laugh every single day, I’m perfect. Why You’ll Love Me I am sweet. I am ridiculous. I am dramatic. I am loyal. I am tiny but mighty. I will turtle in the most theatrical way possible. I will yell if you scratch my booty. I will sit on your lap uninvited during dinner. And I will love you so deeply once I trust you that you’ll wonder how the world existed without me. If you want a dog who is adorable, spicy, funny, trauma-coded, and full of life, I am absolutely your girl. You can apply for me at freedomfrenchierescue.org, my adoption donation fee is $1150.00. I am spay, vaccinated, and microchipped, currently being fostered in Mesa, AZ.

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