Lottie is an approximately 2.5-year-old spayed female Great Pyrenees mix, possibly with some Australian Shepherd. She came to us after experiencing abuse in Tennessee. Despite her past, Lottie is an incredibly sweet girl with her people. She is a typical Great Pyrenees mix, initially wary of strangers and will bark at noises, strangers, or wildlife outside. One of her front paws was previously injured and left untreated, resulting in a deformity. An orthopedic specialist has examined her, and surgery can correct it. Our rescue is committed to covering the cost of surgery with our specialist in Madison, Wisconsin. We would love to find an adopter in Rockford, Illinois, or between Rockford and Madison to simplify her transport for surgery. If we are to transport her, surgery will be postponed until fall due to our travel schedule. Lottie's vet has stated she can live with her leg as it is, as it doesn't appear to cause her pain. We are eager to find Lottie the loving home she deserves. She is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, and housebroken. Meet and greets can be challenging as she is initially shy and barks at new people, but she warms up to become the sweetest girl. She has a prey drive, so no cats. She was fine with a small dog through a fence but barks at and seems to dislike larger dogs. We are hoping to find a home where Lottie can be the only dog and receive all the attention. She would greatly benefit from leash training, although she does a little better with a harness. Due to her tendency to jump, we recommend homes with older, gentle children who understand how to interact respectfully with animals.
Ideal Home
A home with a fenced yard is a must. Lottie needs to be the only dog in the household. Homes with older, gentle children who are taught to treat animals respectfully will be considered.
Ongoing Health
Lottie has a deformed front paw from a previous injury. Surgery is an option and will be covered by our rescue, but it will need to be performed by our specialist in Madison, Wisconsin. She can live with her leg as it is, as it does not seem to cause her pain. She is up-to-date on vaccinations and microchipped.
Training & Support
Lottie would benefit from leash training, though she is a bit better with a harness. She can be initially wary of strangers and barks at them. She sometimes jumps on people.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Do not call unless an application has been submitted and approved.
- Renters must be the primary tenant on their lease, have positive and verifiable rental history, and verifiable employment.
- All household members must be ready to commit to Lottie as a permanent family member.
Transporation
Lottie is located in Rockford, Illinois. Transport may be available between Rockford and Madison, Wisconsin, to accommodate her surgery needs.
