Adopt Tikka

Female · Adult · 5 years

Beautiful Tikka has come to us from a breeder and is now searching for her forever home. When Tikka arrived with us, our vets noted that she had patella luxation in both hind legs, which was causing her to walk with a crab-like gait. She had bilateral Tibial Tuberosity Transposition surgery performed by a specialist, which she has recovered beautifully from and is now ready to find her forever home. When Tikka first arrived, she was very shut down and overwhelmed by the world around her. She didn’t yet understand that human hands could be kind and would often try to hide herself away. Since then, Tikka has made good progress and is trying so hard to be brave and has turned into a sassy little lady when she is around her kennel friends. She is still quite worried about being handled and isn't a fan of being picked up, but she is coming out of her shell more every day. Despite her worries, she is happy to follow you around and is a very curious little girl. Mornings are her favourite time of day, and she lights up when she sees her carers and absolutely comes to life when her toys appear in her kennel. Tikka adores her toys and shows off her playful side straight away, though she does like to give them a good nibble, so tough toys will be a must for this clever girl. Tikka will need a calm, quiet home with adopters who have experience with scared ex-breeding dogs. It is essential that she has at least one other kind and confident resident dog in her new home to be her friend and guide, helping her feel safe and showing her the way as she learns about home life. She has never lived in a home before, so she will need patience and support as she settles in and learns new skills like house training. She could share her home with dog-savvy teenagers who can appreciate and understand that she will need a gentle, quiet introduction to the home and her own space to settle in. Tikka enjoys spending time in our yard and so we have started venturing further afield within the rescue. Now that she has recovered from her surgery, she has begun harness training within secure areas on the rescue grounds. Tikka is a precious soul with so much potential. She may always be a little cautious, but with love, patience, and gentle encouragement, she will blossom. Watching her grow in confidence and show her playful side has been such a joy, now she just needs someone to give her the chance she truly deserves. This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

Listed 1 month ago