Norma Jeane is an 8ish year old, 10lb poodle girl who is as playful and spunky as they come! We say 8ish because the shelter listed her as 10 years old, but our private vet said she could be as young as 7 years old. She certainly acts like a lively, playful gal who lives for the ball. Her ideal day would consist of chasing the ball non-stop, with short breaks for naps. An adopter who wants to play fetch with her at least 4 times a day is a must – ball is life for this little girl!
Norma is wonderful with people, especially young children who are respectful around dogs. She lives with a 4-year-old human child and is all eyes for the kid, following him around the house and playing ball together. She is very sweet to other people but is not a cuddler; she wants to play or be independent. If you're looking for a dog that will want to cuddle with you, Norma is not your girl. But if you're looking for an awesome sidekick who is game for anything, Norma is just what you're looking for. She has a medium energy level – she's not going to want to go for super long walks, but she would enjoy going along for the ride, whether in your arms or a stroller. Once inside in the AC with a ball, it's game on! Norma has not exhibited any separation anxiety and is non-destructive when left to roam freely. She is great in the car and loves looking out the window. Norma lives with 3 other large dogs and coexists perfectly with them, acting as if they were not there. She would be fine living with another dog, but she does not like super energetic dogs that get in her space. Another laid-back dog would be great, but she would also be perfectly content as a solo dog! Overall, Norma is a wonderful, lively little pup looking for her BFF to do life with.
Ideal Home
An adopter who wants to play fetch with Norma at least 4 times a day is required. She is not a lap dog and prefers active play over cuddling. She does not like super energetic dogs that get in her space.
Ongoing Health
Norma Jeane successfully completed heartworm injections. She was not able to be spayed prior to treatment because her heartworm was the priority. We will work with the adopter on an appropriate spay date prior to leaving our rescue.
Training & Support
Norma is not 100% potty trained. If a back door is left open, she will do her business outside. However, if you're not watching her and the door is closed, she might have an accident inside. She has not yet mastered telling her humans when she needs to potty. She does just fine in an extra-large crate, never potties in it, which is a great option when her human isn't home.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- If our team thinks you could be a good fit, our Adoptions Director will email you to set up a Zoom call, the first step in our consideration process.
Transportation
All of our dogs are fostered in Houston, TX. We work with trusted transport partners to transport our dogs to over 30 cities in the United States. Adopters are also encouraged to come to Houston to pick up their pup. Once an adoption is confirmed, our team will work with you to determine the best transport schedule.
