Description:Foster Update 12/31 - Bonnie is a really awesome dog and does get along really well with other dogs, people, kids (the few that we have met) and cats. She's playful but not overly active, is crate trained, house trained, and sleeps through the night (with us, but I'm sure she could be trained to sleep elsewhere). Her one vice is that she really enjoys chewing, and sometimes chews things that are not for her, even when she has bones/toys of her own sitting right there. She is also pretty mouthy towards people and will gnaw on hands, feet, faces, pony tails etc. Of course she's just playing but it has been known to scare some people. We have been trying to work with her on this, and she's gotten a little better but still does it when she gets really excited.
Bonnie and Clyde are some lucky puppies! They were found and rescued by a wonderful person whom has cared for there every needs! They are now looking for there forever home. There rescuer Becki tells the story much better..please see it below:
I saw them along the side of the road for a couple days on the way to/from work. Since I hadn’t seen them out there before, I thought maybe they belonged to one of the residents in the area, and just had gotten out of the yard. After almost a week of seeing them by the side of the road, I figured something was wrong, and stopped to ask some of the residents if anyone knew where they belonged. One of the residents said they had witnessed a pick-up truck pull up and dump them out before taking off. The resident said they couldn’t consider taking them in because they already have 5 dogs. They were very kind, however, and a huge help in rounding up the dogs to come along with me.
The dogs are a boy and a girl, and have been nicknamed Bonnie and Clyde. Other than being undernourished, they are actually in good health considering their circumstances. I have taken them to a very nice local vet, Chuluota Veterinarian Hospital, to have them checked over thoroughly, tested for heartworms, parasites, etc. They are negative for all. I have paid for all their necessary vaccinations, and also had them spayed and neutered, respectively. So, they are now all set to go to a forever home.
The vet estimates them to be relatively young, a year old at most. He believes they are a bloodhound/Terrier mix of some sort.
Personality-wise, they are both very sweet-natured. Being young, they are energetic and like to play. They are pretty well-behaved, and seem to learn quickly.
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