Gracie - ADOPTED
Meet the Puppy
Gracie’s heart might be as big as her ears! Gracie has had quite the life. She was surrendered by her owner to the humane society with an ACL tear in June of 2020. The Humane Society did surgery for the tear, and recovered beautiful under the staff’s wonderful care. She was then adopted in March 2021, and the second owner surrendered her back to the Humane Society after a few months due to her severe anxiety during thunderstorms. The Humane Society reached out for help, as they couldn’t stand the idea of her kenneled until the next adopter. So she became part of the FAVOR family, and has been spoiled with love since day one. This poor gal has never known what home is, and we are hopeful her next home is her last home. She is a loving, playful, spirited, happy gal who we now call “the queen.”
Details
Nicknames: Gracie
Age: 5-6 years old
Weight: 15lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 15lbs
Gender: Female
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier/Boston Terrier/Part Hyena with those huge ears?
Shedding: Gracie is short haired haired, and with a healthy diet her shedding can be maintained.
Kid Tested: Yes - Kids 10+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes
Temperament
We didn’t know we could love a pup as much as we love Queen Gracie. She has is a bundle of love and sweetness, and we are shocked she’s been surrendered at all. Her tail wags non-stop the second you look at her or give her any sort of attention. She is so well mannered, and wants to say hello to every person possible, and sits down and waits for a pet. She’s quite chipper and delightful on a walk, but secretly she just wants to be a couch potato. She is still playful and fun, but loves nothing more than a good cuddle session on your lap. Funny enough, when she got to us, she was a little unsure about cuddling, but now she’s decided it’s her favorite activity. The reason we deemed her queen, is she functions at her own speed depending on her mood. She can walk as slow as molasses or with a quick pep to her step. But with some guidance and structure, she’s understanding that she can’t ALWAYS be the queen. She does great with vocal commands and reminders that she isn’t the boss. But let’s be honest, we are just her subjects along for the ride of her life.
She does have one undesirable quality. If she is left HOME ALONE during a thunderstorm, she has a panic attack and will be destructive. We have found that crating her, along with a little CBD oil or medication keeps her mostly in check! But if you are HOME during a thunderstorm, she’s completely fine and will even go outside to pee in the middle of a storm.
While Gracie has no problem with children, we would love to see her in a quieter house or older children where she can get all the attention without constant kid chaos.
Those with balanced training experience, and slip lead/training collar/prong collar/remote collar experience are preferred!
As an organization, we prefer balanced training over positive only, which is balanced between a ton of positive rewards, but also expectations, rules, and structure to set boundaries. We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun!
Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.
Needs
Gracie will need regular walks and adventures like any dog, but she is not high energy.
Gracie tries to be the boss of other dogs when they get in her way or invade her personal space, she gives off a growl to ask for space from them.
Gracie will need someone who is home more often than not (works from home or semi retired), so she can spend her days cuddling on your lap while you work.
She’s a great passenger in the car, and would love a co-pilot booster seat next to you!
She’ll need daily crate time for at least one nap a day to continue to reinforce that the crate is a safe place for her, so those moments you need the crate during storms or other loud scary noises, she’s practiced and comfortable in her “room!”
Gracie has not been tested with kids, but she seems to love all humans. With that said, we would love to see her in a quieter house where she can get all the attention without constant kid chaos.
Most importantly, Gracie needs love and boundaries. These littler the dog, the easier it is for them to think they are the boss of the house. But they are really seeking is a human pack leader to take the lead and guide them to what is acceptable and not acceptable behavior! As a wise trainer once said, “Love them by leading them.”
Crate/Potty Training
All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 9pm-6am, and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.
We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!
Vetting
All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:
Spayed/Neutered
Microchipped
Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)
Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative
Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative
Dewormed
*Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.
Adopters immediate responsibility will include:
Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter
Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter.
Cost
$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG
NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date
In New England - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!
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