Meet Dottie! Dottie is a bundle of joy, approximately 8 months old and weighing around 28 lbs. This delightful mutt is a true sweetheart who loves attention from her humans and canine companions alike. She's described as an "absolute love bug" and the "life of the party," guaranteed to bring laughter and happiness to her forever family. Dottie is a smart, happy girl who has quickly adapted to routines and has already mastered the "sit" command. She's playful and energetic but also knows how to settle down for cozy cuddle time after her energy has been released. Dottie is incredibly social and loves all humans and dogs she meets, eager to join in on any adventure.
Ideal Home
Dottie would thrive in an active home with a fenced yard, where people are around more often than not to keep up with her high energy. She would do well with children aged 10 and up, and would love to have canine siblings to play with. Due to her strong prey drive and tendency to get excited, she would be happiest in a cat-free home. Dottie is not an apartment dog, as she has a lot to say and will alert you to visitors.
Ongoing Health
No specific health conditions are mentioned in the description.
Training & Support
Dottie is doing well with house-training and crate-training. She is working on her leash walking skills and recall, and is learning to control her excitement and reduce jumping, especially around younger children. While she loves to play with other dogs, her play style can be a bit rough or snappy, so a dog-savvy household would be ideal. It's important to promptly clean up after other dogs in the household, as Dottie may see it as a snack.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Dogs may not be given as gifts or surprises.
- Please thoughtfully discuss with your entire household the physical, safety, financial, and emotional responsibilities of a dog BEFORE applying to adopt.
- More information about our adoption process and adoption fees can be found on our website.
Transportation
Dottie is available for adoption by appointment in Springfield or Hopkinton, MA.
