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 had her listed 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. She is wonderful with people, especially young children who are respectful around dogs. She follows the resident 4-year-old human child all over the house, and they play ball together. She is very sweet to other people but is not a cuddler; she wants to play or be independent. She has a medium energy level and would enjoy going along for the ride, whether in your arms or in a stroller, but once inside with a ball, it's game on! Norma has not exhibited any separation anxiety and is non-destructive when left to roam. She is great in the car and loves looking out the window. Norma lives with 3 other large dogs and coexists perfectly, acting as if they are 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 just a wonderful, lively little pup looking for a BFF to do life with.
Ideal Home
An adopter who wants to play fetch with her at least 4 times a day is required. She is not a lap dog and is not looking for a dog that will want to cuddle. She does not like super energetic dogs that get in her space.
Ongoing Health
Norma Jeane successfully completed heartworm injections. She was not spayed prior to injections because treating her heartworm was the priority. The rescue will work with the adopter on an appropriate spay date prior to leaving.
Training & Support
Norma is not 100% potty trained. If a back door is left open, she will do her business outside, but if you're not watching her and the door is closed, she might have an accident inside. She has not yet mastered the cue to let her humans know she needs to potty. She does fine in an extra-large crate and 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 your 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 dogs are fostered in Houston, TX. Trusted transport partners can transport dogs to over 30 cities in the United States. Adopters are encouraged to come to Houston to pick up the pup and bring them home. Once an adoption is confirmed, the team will work with you to determine the best transport schedule.
