Foster Update 10/2015~~I thought you might like an update on our foster Gilda. She finished her heartworm medicine and has been doing well, she has a lot of energy at various points in the day but the majority of the time she sleeps in her bed or she sleeps on our couch. She's a major cuddle bug and she still will jump up on you when she's excited to get hugs and kisses. Gilda has surprised us by knowing to sit when she is waiting to go out or get her food or a treat, she doesnt do so on command though so we're working on it. She completely ignored my cat so cats dont seem to bother her at all, Haven will get right up next to Gilda and other than a little apprehension Gilda doesn't react. Gilda's been eating well and is very distracted while on walks, she pulls a bit and drags a bit but we're also working on that. Our main project with Gilda has been getting her to stop eating everything, she likes putting everything in her mouth including leafs as we walk and pieces of paper or plastic or pens, any of that. As i mentioned we're working on it and she stops immediately when we tell her to. She is very smart and a good listener she just has some little bad habits to break. But she has been an angel, full of love and full of personality. She doesn't seem to like little children but they were being noisy so it could be noise related, she is also skittish around males, but after a week and a half she is completely fine with my male roommate so it just takes a little bit of patience and trust. We think she might have been abused beforehand because she hides when anything swings at her, she either goes to her bed or hides under the table or our bed, that has been less and less as we gain her trust so she's getting out of that habit as well. But she curls up with her favorite toy most of the time.

We've taken a few pictures of her to show off how cute she is. She really is an amazing, exceptionally smart dog and we can't wait for her to find a home!

GIlda was pulled from a high kill shelter.  She is very mellow and sweet.  She seems very good with children that have walked through our facility.  we will evaluate her more as time goes on and keep posting updates on her web page.  Gilda is heartworm positive and will be treated with our slow-kill method.  At the time of adoption/fostering literature will be provided regarding the slow kill method.  It has been proven very effective and dogs can live long active lives.

 

Dog for A Day Update: Gilda is a beautiful young girl and so sweet. Everything is new to her so she can be a little shy and hesitant at first, but with some love and 'out in the world' experience she will really blossom. Just in the few hours we spent together walking around exploring downtown Sanford she really opened up. She got along with other dogs, didn't bark, and was very friendly.  Gilda has so much love to give and really deserves a home and family of her own.


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