Entered: 11/10/2024
Status: On Hold
Age: 9
Color: Black/White
Weight: 33 lbs.
Gender: Altered Female
Location: Stuarts Draft, VA
Health: UTD, HW-, eats special kibble to control allergies, receives daily medication to control allergies, receives medicated bath twice a week for skin, receives daily thyroid medicine
Temperament: Good with adults, unknown with children but would expect to be good, good with other dogs, good with cats
Original: “Duchess does not play much with toys but enjoys just being with her foster dad whether inside or outside.”
Duchess came to MAESSR when her Virginia owner had to take residence in a nursing home. This sweet Springer had been with him since she was a puppy and was “Daddy’s little girl.” They were inseparable.
Duchess is very well-mannered in the house and has free run to a fenced outside yard through a dog door. She pals around in the yard with the two resident dogs and does well when her foster caregiver is away. She, like the resident Springers, is glad when foster dad comes home and she does a little Springer spin showing her excitement! When going to the vet, Duchess rides well in the car and does fine on a leash. She had done well on a leash with her prior owner, but now has a nice big yard at her foster home and does not get regular leash walks. Inside she is allowed on the furniture and will take a spot there or on her dog bed on the floor.
Duchess does well at the groomer getting her ears cleaned and toenails trimmed. She eats twice per day and is excitedly vocal to be fed. Her meals consist of kibble and a spoonful of wet food to provide interest. Duchess knows “sit” and politely accepts her milkbone dog treats.
When Duchess came to her foster home, her skin was red and scabby. Consistent medicine and medicated baths have greatly helped her. Duchess had a history of allergies and was fed sensitive skin and stomach food. She was tested for low thyroid and her low levels proved that to be true. A low cost thyroid medicine has been prescribed and she is responding very well to it.
Duchess does not play much with toys but enjoys just being with her foster dad whether inside or outside. She likes to walk the yard and investigate the many smells. She sleeps in an open crate in the bedroom and is very good about going to bed.
Duchess would do well in her forever home with other pets and a generally quiet atmosphere. She loves the companionship provided by other animals. Her Grace will be glad to become your little girl!