Libby 4

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Update 12/01/08:

Libby has blossomed into a truly playful and lovable dog. She loves to throw her bone around the house to play with it! She has romped around outside with one of the resident dogs. She is intrigued by the cat and bird. Libby will sit next to the cat and whine to try to get his attention. In true cat fashion, he ignores her. What a sight!!

During her vet visit Libby was wonderful. The vet tech was able to cut her nails without even having to restrain her. Libby willingly allows the foster mom to clean her ears and she tolerates being groomed relatively well. She continues to work on not jumping up to greet guests. All in all, this is one great gal. Put a smile on her face by welcoming her into your family!!

Original:

This young girl with a wonderful disposition was surrendered to MAESSR because her owner was moving and could not take Libby with her. Initially shy in her foster home, Libby has come out of her shell and is fitting into the routine of her new family. As she is getting familiar with her new environment, she has attached herself to her foster mom in a true Velcro dog fashion. 

Libby takes medication twice daily for a chronic bladder condition. These are fairly inexpensive and she will most likely have to be on them for the rest of her life. One medication lets her know when her bladder is getting full and the other adjusts the PH level in her urine. She takes those in her food or with peanut butter no difficulty. The medications have successfully controlled her problems. Her pills can have an effect on the organs, so Libby will have to have blood work done two to three times per year.

Totally housebroken, Libby clearly communicates to her foster parents when she needs to go out. Although Libby does tend to counter-surf and jump on the bed and couch, she responds immediately to “off.” Libby also knows sit and responds to come. Her foster parents are working on “stay” with her now. Libby greets people with “happy jumps” when they enter the house. Her foster parents are trying to get her to sit when greeting people instead. Libby is great when walking on a leash but gets nervous riding in a car. She has been crated in her foster home and this gives her a safe place to be as she warms up to new situations, people, and environments. She would also do fine at night sleeping on her own dog bed without any problems.

Libby is good with the resident dogs and cat. She is a bit curious about the cat but has not tried to chase or hurt him. She initially ignored the other dogs, but now has been trying to get to know them better. Libby enjoys chewing on bones but does not chew on anything inappropriate.

Although Libby’s prior owner reported that she is afraid of thunder, fireworks, and scary noises, her foster parents didn’t notice any evidence of this when the fire alarm that accidentally went off in the house or when a loud generator was being used while her foster dad installed hardwood floors. The high-pitched squeals of his foster parents’ young son do scare her though. That is why her foster mom feels that Libby needs to be around children four or older. 

Libby’s laid back personality would make her a wonderful addition to any family. She is affectionate and loves to be with people. Once she looks at you with her soulful eyes and sweet face, it is hard not to love her in return.