Miriam is a 6.5 year old Australian shepherd or Catahoula mix who was a wonderful momma and weaned her puppies last year, but is now looking for her turn for a forever home! Miriam is very sweet and loving. She’s fully potty trained, good with cats and dogs, loves kids, and fully believes she is a lap dog despite being 66 pounds. She bonds very strongly to her people and mostly just wants to curl up near someone she trusts. She is not a rambunctious dog and is very reliable with potty training. Miriam would do best in a house with a backyard because long walks can be overwhelming for her. She is a deeply gentle dog but has anxiety because of her past. She doesn’t respond to that anxiety with aggression. Instead, she finds a safe place to hide until she calms down. Unfamiliar people, especially men, scare her at first, and walks can be hard for her. She tends to bond faster with women, though she has warmed up very well to the foster’s male family and friends. She has done well with both cats and dogs, though she does best with calmer dogs. She can be fearful of dogs that bark often and those that always want to play. Once Miriam trusts someone, she becomes incredibly affectionate and attached. She would be the perfect dog for a family with kids and a settled routine.
Ideal Home
Miriam would do best in a house with a backyard, as long walks can be overwhelming for her. She thrives with a settled routine and would be perfect for a family with kids. She prefers calmer dogs and can be fearful of dogs that bark often or always want to play.
Ongoing Health
Miriam experiences anxiety due to her past, which can manifest as a need to find a safe place to hide until she calms down.
Training & Support
Miriam is fully potty trained and reliable with her house training. While she can be initially fearful of unfamiliar people, especially men, she warms up over time and becomes incredibly affectionate and attached.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Miriam is located in the Midwest. Transport can be discussed with approved adopters.
