Jinga

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Update 1/13/04:

Jinga is enjoying his forever home!

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Jinga (or Jingle as his foster home calls him) is catching up on life. Given as a gift to someone, he really was not planned or wanted by the recipient. He was kept in a crate close to 24/7 and was not part of the family.  The owner eventually contacted an all-breed rescue group to give him up and they in turn contacted MAESSR.

Jingle is a curious and lively puppy. He is initially a bit shy in meeting people or new circumstances but quickly learns. He has been very outgoing with people once he gets over his initial shyness. Given his earlier lack of exposure to people, noises, and activity – the shyness should diminish as he gains confidence. Jingle is a big tailwagger and a true sponge for love. He wants nothing more than to sit by you or (if he can) cuddle on your lap. He is very interested in all dogs and has shown no aggression with either the foster home dogs or dogs met on walks. He just wants to be included and part of the fun!

He loves playing with any kind of toy (plush, nylabone, kong, etc.) but has a keen instinct for finding squeekers and shredding plush animals!  He loves walks and rides well in a car although if given the chance he would like to drive or at least navigate. He is very attentive when out in the car – watching all the activity, cars, people.  Jingle has learned basic obedience while in the foster home. He will sit on command, is learning “out”, “no” and to come when called is a good thing. MAESSR policy requires he be enrolled in continuing obedience classes. This will greatly benefit his self-confidence as well as help the new owners with a very lively puppy soon to be teenage dog!

The foster home is working with Jingle to show that a crate can be a good thing. Due to his previous experience and containment, he gets very anxious around a crate. This will take some continued work by the adoptive family. While at the vets for his neuter surgery, his agitation at the confinement was noted. He has been left alone at the foster home with no restriction for short periods with no damage or housebreaking problems. Jingle does cry when the foster mom goes outside the fenced yard without him or if he cannot see her while outside. As his confidence grows, this should diminish, but will need attention as he matures.

Jingle is waiting to share his love and find a family that will introduce him to all the joy and love that comes from being a cherished part of a family.