Coffee Jane is a sweet 14-year-old girl whose life took an unexpected turn when her family surrendered her to the Downey Shelter. While we don't know all the details of her past, we do know she has some sensitivities, particularly around certain types of touch. This means she needs a patient and understanding family who will allow her to build trust at her own pace. Thankfully, Coffee Jane has been thriving in a loving foster home for the past three months, showing incredible progress.
Her foster shares: "Coffee Jane is a wonderful girl who wants to be loved and love back. Some of the things we needed to work on take time. First up was potty training. We had many accidents for a bit, but we have worked out a solid routine of her going outside. She has caught on to the concept that pee pads are for her use when I am gone. I take her for a walk before I leave the house, and then upon return, I take her out immediately. She gets an A+! Another thing was allowing me to put the slip lead over her head to go outside, and now she is pretty cool with it. She gets an A for this, too. Coffee Jane has also relaxed enough to where I am able to briefly pick her up to put her in the car or the bathtub. I can pet her and touch her body without her getting ruffled. But she still has boundaries, and I have to respect that. Coffee Jane has a very good appetite and loves treats. She takes them quite gently and takes meds quite easily mixed in her food. I have discovered that she is protective of her food, so she has her own space when she eats. When she's done eating, I pick up her bowl, and all is well. Coffee Jane has always been kind and polite to my dog and cat so that has never been an issue. She loves car rides and enjoys going for walks. She can get a little reactive towards other dogs, but she is easily redirected. She is quiet at home and does not bark, which makes her a very good neighbor. Coffee Jane needs a very special family or person who will be patient and kind but will lead her with a firm hand. With lots of love, time and patience, and some correction, Coffee Jane will blossom into the companion that I know she wants to be."
Ideal Home
Coffee Jane would thrive with a patient and kind adopter who can provide gentle guidance and respect her boundaries. She has shown to be friendly with dogs and cats in her foster home.
Ongoing Health
No specific health concerns were noted in the description.
Training & Support
Coffee Jane has made great strides in potty training and is now reliably using pee pads when left alone. She has also become comfortable with a slip lead for walks and can be handled for brief periods. She is protective of her food and needs to eat in a separate space.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Coffee Jane is currently located in Downey, CA. Transport can be arranged.
