MEET SADIE. Sadie needs a new home because her former family is moving out of state and they’re not in a position to take her with them.
The below is the surrender form from Sadie’s former family.
Please reach out to us if you might be interested in adopting Sadie!
| Your dog’s name:: | Sadie |
| Age:: | 9 |
| Weight (in pounds):: | 65 |
| Color:: | Gray |
| Gender: | Female, spayed |
| When was your dog spayed or neutered?: | 6 months of age |
| Where did you get your dog? If from a breeder, please provider breeder information.: | Temecula breeder |
| Is your dog microchipped?: | Yes |
| Do you have your dog’s AKC registration information?: | Yes |
| How long has this dog lived with you?: | 9 years |
| Why are you relinquishing this dog?: | We are moving to Austin, TX and our plans to stay there are not certain. We may need to live in an apartment. |
| What food (include brand, type, quantity) is your dog eating?: | 3 cups per day of Costco’s Kirkland Lamb and Rice |
| Is your dog current on all core vaccinations? (Parvo, Distemper, and Rabies): | Yes |
| Do you have your dog’s rabies certificate?: | Yes |
| Please describe any medical conditions or concerns, including urinary tract infections, skin allergies, seizures, etc.: | None |
| Where does your dog spend the day?: | In the yard |
| Where does your dog sleep at night?: | Inside in a crate |
| What is your dog’s current exercise routine?: | Mainly running around with our other dog, a lab |
| Is your dog crate trained?: | Yes |
| Is your dog housebroken? Reliably? Not reliably? Please describe any accident patterns.: | Not reliably. She would steal food off the counter if unattended. |
| Is your dog good on a leash? Can your dog take walks on a leash without pulling? Please describe any leash walking difficulties.: | Yes |
| Has your dog ever escaped from the yard or house? How often does that happen?: | Twice in 9 years |
| What is your dog’s favorite game or activity?: | Fetching a tennis ball but doesn’t always want to give it back |
| What are your dog’s favorite toys?: | anything hard she can chew like a kong |
| How does your dog show affection?: | Licking and will lay down next to you |
| How does your dog generally greet strangers in your home?: | With excitement once inside the gate/door. Will sometimes jump. |
| How does your dog greet strangers and other does when you’re out and about?: | Excitement. Tail wagging, sniffing. |
| What commands or special tricks does your dog know?: | Sit and down. |
| Have you ever worked with a behaviorist, dog trainer, or other professional?: | Not since she was a puppy when she did basic puppy training |
| Has your dog lived with other animals? Please describe species and how they got along.: | Yes, a white lab. They sleep together in the crate. The get along very well. |
| How does your dog get along with other dogs, both large and small?: | Good. All sizes. We raised a guide dog puppy and Sadie and the puppy really loved each other. |
| How does your dog get along with cats or other small animals?: | Sadie is intrigued by our cat. We haven’t had the cat very long but they can be in the same room and it’s no trouble. |
| Would you recommend your dog be placed in a home with other dogs? Yes or no, and why?: | I think she would be fine either way. |
| Would you recommend your dog be placed in a home with cats or other small animals? Yes or no, and why?: | I think she would be fine but we have not had a lot of experience with small animals. I wouldn’t have her around bunnies etc. |
| How much exposure has your dog had to kids? Would you recommend your dog be placed in a home with children? Yes or no, and why?: | Our daughters were 9 when we got Sadie. She loves kids. |
| Please explain any behaviors that the new adopters will need to be aware of, and under what circumstances they may happen. Example: chewing, excessive barking, separation anxiety, etc.): | Sadie will bark at people walking by with or without dogs but stops once they pass. She has chewed up packages that have been placed in our yard by UPS/Fedex etc. She jumps on people with excitement when they first arrive. |
| If you believe your dog has separation anxiety, please list the symptoms.: | She opens screen doors by herself to get inside. |
| In what ways has your dog been destructive in your home?: | She is a chewer. She has chewed plastic bowls left outside, packages. |
| Has your dog ever growled, bared teeth at, lunged, or snapped at you or anyone else? Please explain.: | No |
| Has your dog bitten you or anyone else? Did the bite break skin? Please explain.: | No |
| Does your dog have any fears? What are they? Please explain.: | None |
| What does your dog do when he/she is frightened?: | Lays down on her back or becomes shaky. |
| Is your dog sensitive about being handled in any way? Please explain.: | Does not love her paws being handled but we are able to cut her nails. |
| Has your dog ever fought with another dog? Were food, toys, or rawhide involved?: | No |
| Has your dog ever injured another dog? How severe were those incidents?: | No |
| Would you like to be kept updated about your dog in the future?: | Yes |
| Lastly, please feel free to add any other information you wish to share about your dog.: | We love Sadie and she is very affectionate. She would really love to sleep on her owners bed. One of our daughters liked to sneak her in her room now and then and she would sleep on her bed with no issue. |