ADOPTED

Lucy is Tiny Paw's newest rescue. She is a 3 year old Shipoo, approximately 16 pounds and barely sheds.

It didn’t take long for Lucy to warm up to her foster mom. She follows her foster mom from room to room and will lie on the floor and watch. She does not jump on the furniture and only comes up when invited (a new development in the last couple days – she likes to curl up with us on the couch). 

She has such a sweet temperament and is so gentle in nature. I think she’ll be fantastic for an older couple in a quiet home with no kids. She is completely housebroken, and is used to being groomed. Lucy is quite smart and eager to please – she knows sit, shake, down and roll over. She does bark when she hears people in the hallway, but not to an extreme so apartment living would still be fine for her. Lucy is going to start training with Bark Busters, and once she is adopted, her new family can continue her training with them - once a Bark Busters client, always a client. They will continue to assist the new family with their services.

Lucy is very low maintenance; she is not high energy and does not need long walks, but does enjoy it when she is out. Squirrels always get her attention and she’d chase them in a second if she was off leash. She doesn’t like manholes and always avoids them. She does not know heal, but does enjoy the freedom of a flexi lead in the park. She is curious about some dogs and says hello, while others she growls and hides behind me. Size doesn’t necessarily matter. 

As for Lucy's diet, she’s a bit finicky, and eats her meals slowly, but does eat regularly. Her favorite treat so far is cheese. Her manners are very good in the sense that she takes food from hand gently and does not beg when we are eating. She is crate trained. At night and when no one is home, she is in an excercise pen. There is no separation anxiety. She doesn’t seem to like toys much, she plays with a tennis ball in the house a bit, but doesn’t seem to care for fetch or any games. She doesn’t seem to be dominant and does not want to be leader, but would rather follow. 

Her foster mom says she’s curious about everything and everyone, and is generally a well rounded doggy, she’s just not confident enough yet. With a good boost in her self confidence and some socialization with people, dogs, various situations and noises of the city, she’ll be a great pet.

Lucy's Adoption Fee is $275.00.

Lucy is currently being fostered in Ontario