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Tinkerbell

Senior·Female·Medium

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About Tinkerbell

Tinkerbell is a very sweet senior girl who is looking for a calm, patient home where she can finally feel safe and learn that the world isn't so scary. New people and unfamiliar situations can be incredibly overwhelming for her, and when she's frightened, she tends to freeze completely. In new environments, she may be too nervous to play, eat, or interact right away and will need adopters who understand that building confidence takes time. This gentle girl is also very sensitive to loud noises and may run when startled, making her a flight risk. Because of this, Tinkerbell will need to wear a properly fitted martingale collar with a harness safety clip whenever she is outside or being walked to help ensure her safety. Despite her fears, Tinkerbell enjoys the company of other dogs and may benefit from having a calm, confident canine companion to help show her the ropes and provide reassurance. Watching a dog like Tinkerbell slowly come out of her shell and learn to trust is an incredibly rewarding experience. If you have a calm home, a patient heart, and are willing to help a deserving senior girl build confidence at her own pace, Tinkerbell may be the perfect companion for you.

Ideal Home

Tinkerbell would thrive in a quiet, understanding environment with a family willing to celebrate the little victories-whether that's taking a treat, going for a walk with confidence, or simply choosing to relax nearby. She is looking for a home with children 14 years and older who can respect her need for quiet, patience, and gentle interactions.

Ongoing Health

No specific ongoing health concerns are listed.

Training & Support

Tinkerbell is sensitive to loud noises and may run when startled, making her a flight risk. She will need to wear a properly fitted martingale collar with a harness safety clip whenever she is outside or being walked. She may benefit from having a calm, confident canine companion to help show her the ropes and provide reassurance. Adopters will need to understand that building her confidence will take time and patience.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • After submitting your fully-refundable deposit on wags.com, you'll receive a formal application form via email automatically.
  • Your application will be reviewed by our Adoption Team.
  • You may be invited for a telephone call, or in-person meet-and-greet, and we may reach out via email with additional questions.
  • Within 10 business days, all applicants will be notified of the adoption plan.
  • The final adopter will proceed with registration, payment, and orientation.
  • All other applicants will be fully refunded their deposit.
  • For the wellbeing of all animals in our care, members of the public are not able to meet with adoptable animals until they have completed a formal application and are invited to a scheduled meet-and-greet appointment.

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Mixed Breed

Exercise

30 min/day, Moderate activity

Trainability

Moderate

Experience

First-time friendly

Living space

Apartment, Condo, House, Acreage

Shedding

Moderate

Lifespan

10-15 years

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