Chloe

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Chloe was given away by her family, very sadly she lost her home and everything she knows from one day to another. Coming from a home, not a great one since she was abandoned, but still a home - then the shelter is especially very stressy for Chloe. When a dog comes from the street, or abuse, then the shelter is a place of improvement for the dogs, but when they come from a home, the heartbreak and stress is painful to see in a dog. Chloe is already a senior girl, but you would never be able to tell because she is so full of life, active, playful! Once she is away from the stressful environment of the shelter, she relaxes on the leash and really loves to go for walks. Chloe must have been a lumberjack in her previous life, because there is nothing she loves more than a stick of wood! Even though Chloe is an active dog, it is easy to tire her out with a good strong stick - she will throw it in the air, chew on it, carry it around, run cheerfully in the grass with the stick between her teeth - she loves it! Chloe can be a bit jumpy from excitement, or from the lack of mental and physical activity in the shelter, so we are looking for a home without small children for Chloe, teenagers from 12 years old should not be a problem. Once she is away from stress and had a chance for a good walk and run, she is actually a gentle and observant girl with a quiet, elegant presence. She doesn’t push herself forward to humans, but watches first, reads the situation, and then offer social interaction. There is something incredibly pure about her way of connecting. When she looks at you, it is soft and thoughtful almost as if she is asking, “Can I trust you?” Once she does, her loyalty runs deep and you can see the smile on her face lighting up. Chloé is not reacting toward other dogs and walks calmly in their presence. However, she has a strong prey drive it seems - if she hears, smells, or sees something in the bushes, she is convinced it must be investigated immediately and will enthusiastically dive toward it, so if her future home will be in a rural area with rabbits, field mice etc, then her human should be ready for some sprints! Because of the prey drive, she should not be walked off-leash. A home without cats or small dogs would be best, and of course a secured garden would be so great for Chloe, but she would also be happy living in a spacious apartment, as long as she can go walking in the nature to collect her sticks. We think she could potentially live together with another dog, a calmer, balanced male perhaps, tests can be done upon inquiry. Chloe is really intelligent and has a strong character herself, and she needs an experienced owner, who can provide structure and consistent guidance. With the right leadership and ideally the support of a trainer/socialisation group trainings she will surely blossom to a champion of a dog. Chloé deserves a home that sees both her softness and her strength, and is willing to invest in her future. For adoptions in Spain, a PPP registration would be needed, the shelter can help with that. Chloe is also available for international adoptions. Her shoulder height is approximately 56cm.

Listed 2 months ago