Name: Missy
Age: Estimated 6-7 years
Breed: Bichon Mix
Sex: Female (not altered)
Location: Philadelphia,
PA
Vet Info: As far as we
know, Missy is not spayed, is not up to date on vaccines, has not had a recent
heartworm test. Missy's good samaritan writes, "She may have
cushings (some hair loss, not confirmed by blood work) and she has tumors that have not been
tested for cancer." Missy weighs 21 pounds.
Owner Info: Missy is a
beautiful girl with a sad story. Her owner went into the hospital and
Missy was alone for four days. Missy was saved by a good samaritan, and
she tells us, "Previous owner is hospitalized and needs to go to
a nursing home. I went out with a locksmith when I learned of situation; she
had been alone 4 days." Missy's good samaritan is not able to
keep Missy and is desperately hoping for rescue. Missy was very upset and
frightened when she was found, and her good samaritan has brought her to the
vet and to be groomed. She wants to give Missy this chance to find a new
home! Missy appears completely blind, and her good samaritan tells us,
"I'm told she doesn't make tears and that her eyes pigmented
over; I'm told that her eye lashes may be growing inward and that surgery may
help." Missy is an indoor dog who is crated, she is housebroken and
leash trained. She's a smart little girl, and is learning the commands,
Step, Kisses, Go for a walk, Dinner time, Get your leash, and Up (she loves to
be held and will jump into your arms or onto your lap!) Missy is described as
outgoing, and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. Her good
samaritan has a large lab, and she gave us more details about how they are
together: "I have a 60 lb yellow lab mix and he is tolerating
her; he's cautious of her. She follows him on walks. He is trained without a
leash to voice commands and she follows him. She listens for him and likes to
follow him....Growled at my dog when she was sitting on my lap once, but now
they both can sit almost on top of me, each trying to get closer." Missy
is also learning her new routine! "She was never crate-trained,
but I didn't want to give her the run of the house because I don't know her at
all. My husband was trying to put her back into the crate and she didn't want
to go in and she snapped at him and got his hand. Small nip, one small puncture
wound. My husband wasn't fazed. I have been holding her and putting her down
inside the crate before she knows what happens so she is fine with me. She
doesn't like the crate, but is ok. It's been a week and she is tolerating
it....She likes the car and the groomers and the vet. She wags her tail and
approaches dogs and people very friendly, loves to be held and petted. She
likes walks and listens when I give her warnings or call her back - I have been
using an extender leash. she responds to tugs on the leash and seems to
understand "Step" She seems to have learned my laundry room and den
living area and to navigate steps into the kitchen." Missy's good
samaritan wants to share how much progress she's made in only a week!
"As you can see from the photos, she loves being a lap dog and
gets comfortable and falls asleep almost immediately in your lap. She is
fine with my dog. She does the happy dance whenever you talk to
her. She is able to do the steps and walks on the leash ok, but needs
guidance....She is a little love, loves the car and has started to give me
kisses on demand. It's been a week and she trusts me!"
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