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Located in Decatur, IL
3 year, female, mini poodle, approx 9 lbs.
REQUIREMENTS:
Canine Companion
Secure physical fenced yard.
Autumn is a retired breeder dog and she has lived her life prior to rescue in a small area with no kind touch. She is untrusting of people but LOVES other dogs.
We don't know all that she endured coming to us, but we can be pretty sure it wasn't good. She is missing most of her left ear, she used to tremble all the time, her tail was always tucked, she didn't play, would cry if she couldn't be with her emotional support buddy (another dog) and you couldn't touch her or catch her if she wasn't dragging a leash. Her dependence on another dog was concerning. We understand that mill dogs do better with another dog and learn a lot from them, but it was like torture for her to not be with one. We let this go on for about 4-6 weeks in hopes she would get better, but it didn't and if anything it just got worse. So, we changed tactics and started forcing some time apart. Just small things like sleeping in her own crate at night and when foster mom was at work, making them potty at different times and even eating away from each other. We also started her on anxiety meds. She has been on the meds for about a month and it is too soon to know if they are making a difference or just the changes we have made.
Autumn can now co-exist without her emotional support dog. She will choose to always be with another dog, but now she can lay with others and even play with others. The progress with trusting people has been slow. She will stop and let you pick her up, but she trembles. She is very food driven and has no fear when it comes to begging for food and taking it from foster mom's hand. Autumn is going to need someone who is patient and can work with her more. Foster has multiple dogs and works full time, so she can't always spend multiple training and trust activities with her. However, if you are just looking for a dog for your dog, Autumn will fill that role with no problem. However, she needs to trust people enough to be able to groom her, take her to vet appointments and anything else requiring human intervention.
Autumn is a HUGE flight risk and will require a secure physical fenced yard. No, a harness will not be enough nor an electric fence.
Autumn's adoption is 375. She is spayed, microchipped, current on vaccines, received a dental, and on monthly heartworm prevention. Visit leiashope.org for next steps.
PLEASE NOTE: We are a volunteer run rescue with full time jobs. Please allow 7-10 days for application processing.
All of our dogs are in foster homes and a meet and greet is done ONLY after an approved application.
We do adopt out of the area. However, we do not ship or provide transportation. You must come to the location of the dog to meet and adopt. NO EXCEPTION. All family members and dogs must be present at the meet.
Dogs are a commitment for THEIR lifetime. For puppies this could be 15 years. If YOU cannot commit to the lifetime of the DOG, please do not apply. Puppies under 9 months must go to a home where there is someone home frequently (works from home or a partner is home), can adequately socialize and train the puppy, and can keep up with puppy energy!
