Junie (20240616-04)

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION IN THE DOG'S PROFILE, AS WELL AS THE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE BEFORE EMAILING US WITH QUESTIONS. Our Volunteers use up valuable time answering questions, when the answers are readily available on our website. Our adoptions come with 30 days of free post-adoption support through Petcademy.org. We are a foster-based rescue. We do not have a facility. MEET & GREETS FOR DOGS IN ONTARIO WILL ONLY BE ARRANGED ONCE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION IS APPROVED. THANK YOU!!! Please visit our website for more information: https://www.niagaradogrescue.com/ or fill in our adoption application: https://niagaradogrescue.com/adoption-application.php OUT-OF-TOWN Dogs with NDR refer to dogs we have saved that have yet to make their journey to Ontario. These dogs are currently in our care with the help of our partners in the area. These dogs will all travel to the Niagara Region once an appropriate adopter or local foster is found. This dog is currently located in: South Carolina Dog’s Name: Junie (20240616-04) Weight: 30 lbs Age: 9.5 months Gender: F Spayed/Neutered: Yes Medical issues: None Breed: Lab mix Colour: Black with White chest Neck size (for collar): Height (from top of head): Length (from collar to base of tail): Length (from nose to base of tail): Crate size recommended: 42" Medium likes to spread out Good with women: Yes, may take a little time to warm up to strangers Good with men: Yes, may take a bit to warm up Good with kids: Yes, older respectful and dog savvy kids Good with other dogs: Yes Good with cats: hasn’t been tested, but can be energetic and playful at times and may annoy them House trained: Yes Crate trained: Yes Energy level: Medium, can turn it on and zoom around the yard, but also relaxes and rests. She is also able to adjust her energy level to the other dogs in her group. Is respectful to older small dogs like our shitzu with correction from a human Can be handled/touched: Yes, allows people she trusts to pet her all over. She is still hesitating with strangers and will shake or pancake Barker: Only when she needs to go out or in the middle of play with other dogs Flight risk: Yes. Food aggressive: No, but she is fed in a crate Current food: Diamond Puppy food Walks on leash: Not very well, needs another dog to walk with Leash reactive to people or dogs: No Rides well in car: Yes, but should travel crated until she is more comfortable with her new environment Destructive: No, but is still a puppy and should be supervised Needs a home with a yard: yes Needs a home with another dog: Yes, with a confident, non aggressive and not super dominant dog Can live in an apartment: no History (how did you acquire dog?): Junie was rescued after we saw a video of her absolutely terrified and shaking while in one of the local shelters. We have never seen a puppy so horribly terrified. We were told that she was tortured by a man for allegedly nipping at him when he cornered her and then aggressively picked her up. After this alleged nip, the man threw Junie in a wire crate outside, exposed to the elements. He then locked the door, placed a homemade sign with the word “quarantine” on the crate and “threw away the key”. Junie sat for days in that crate in the scorching sun without food and water, in her own excrements, until she was rescued by Animal Control. We have now had Junie for two months and despite her initial fears of humans, she has never ever attempted to bite or nip anyone. She would rather run away when she is scared. She has never shown any level of aggression toward anyone - human or dogs. Other important info: Junie is a young puppy who has already been through a lot. She came into the care of her foster parents very afraid of contact with all people and did not want to be touched or close to any humans. She does however, love to play with other dogs. Currently she goes weekly to dog daycare and is rapidly improving her social skills as well as her trust of humans. She has began approaching her fosters frequently allowing them to pet her and rub her all over. Junie is a very spunky and active puppy who is learning what it truly means to be loved and trust humans. She continues to progress daily, becoming bolder and more trusting every time. She absolutely loves to be with other dogs, preferring those her size but not afraid to play with larger sizes either. As she realizes she is safe, she will be a fantastic addition to a home with a patient and active family, allowing her to grow and trust even more with those that love her.