Mya
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Mya 3
Entered: 02/01/2022
Status: Adopted
Age: 8; Born 03/15/2014
Color: Liver/White
Weight: 50 lbs.
Gender: Altered Female
Location: Elkton, MD
Health Contd.: UTD, HW-, tested positive for anaplasmosis but not symptomatic, benefited from a second course of antibiotics for slightly high liver values, completed course of antibiotics for a UTI, dental complete with four extractions
Temperament: Good with people as young as 6, unknown with younger children, good with male dogs, not good with cats
Update 04/24/2022: “This very sweet Velcro girl can’t wait to be in her forever home where she will continue to be showered with attention.”
Mya’s foster parents were able to get her an earlier appointment with the vet to have dental work done. Four teeth were extracted and Mya is feeling much better! She is one step closer to being made available for adoption. She just needs to go back to the vet for a re-check.
This very sweet Velcro girl can’t wait to be in her forever home where she will continue to be showered with attention. In return she will shower her new family with affection! Her foster parents feel she would do well with another dog in her new home—a male, please. Life will be perfect then!
Update 04/12/2022: “Mya has settled in considerably and has improved with a regular routine and affection – which she craves.”
After being with her foster family for almost two months, Mya has settled in considerably and has improved with a regular routine and affection – which she craves. She is brighter, more alert and relaxed and generally a happy, interested, and very nice dog. She is very much a Velcro girl to her foster mom and does not like to be separated from her or her people.
Mya is still pushy and assertive if another dog receives attention but the mellow resident dogs just move away. On walks and out in the yard it is apparent that she is prey driven for squirrels and birds. When it comes to canine interaction, she still does not play with other dogs but has met some neighborhood dogs and gets along well with them. She loves going up to neighbors and greeting them when they are out walking. She had the opportunity to interact with some children six and older and she was very good with them.
The Divine Miss M loves her toys and walks around with one almost constantly; the more she can make it squeak the better she likes it. Her foster parents have discovered she loves to fetch tennis balls but her person needs two as she does not to give it back. So, it’s a trade. She will “drop it” if told sternly.
Not the most perfect houseguest yet, Mya will sneak paper towels and tissues from trash and shred them, sometimes eating them if they were used with food. She will also get into unattended trash bags on floor or porch. Mya, Mya, Mya!
She still does well when left at home with the resident dogs and there have been no accidents or destruction. She has been left for up to seven hours with no problems. She also did very well at the groomer.
Mya is now spayed and has recovered quickly and completely. It was discovered during her surgery that she has a fractured molar and a loose molar, both of which need extraction. She will need an evaluation and full dental cleaning to ward off periodontal disease. This dental work has been scheduled for May. After that, Mya will be ready for adoption
After her second course of antibiotics and good quality food, Mya’s liver values are much improved. The liver values in recent blood work were still a little high so they should be checked in any future blood work. Other than her dental issue, Mya’s overall health is excellent.
Mya would thrive in a home with another male dog and people who are home a lot or semi-retired. She is a very sweet, bright, and affectionate girl and will be a loving addition to some lucky family.
Original: “Mya is a friendly, happy, outgoing girl with a constant tail wag to show she loves attention.”
Mya was originally a breeder with an Amish family who, after Mya had had 4 or 5 litters, moved to a much smaller property and ,at almost 7, Mya was given to a man who kept Huskies. In that home, for the first time, Mya was allowed in a house, but did not get along with the breeding pair of Huskies and was sent to a German Short Hair Pointer breeder. That man offered her to a MAESSR volunteer at a gun show and was persuaded to relinquish her to MAESSR.
Mya is a friendly, happy, outgoing girl with a constant tail wag to show she loves attention. She gives kisses when asked. She is very clingy “VELCRO,” likes to be with people constantly, and craves attention and recognition. Her demeanor is cheerful. She is not “head shy” and does not drop her head down when approached. She will “stay” when told at the door and gate following the example of the two resident dogs. Mya has a small fenced yard and enjoys “busy bodying” around with the resident dogs. She wades right into the river and thinks it is just fine. She pulls on leash but does not strain . She does bark loud and long at strangers in yard or at the door but stops when settles down once reassured that it’s o.k.
Miss M is housetrained and had only a few puddles when she first arrived due to a UTI. While she was treated, she was taken out frequently and rewarded. She has had no accidents since the UTI cleared up (with a course of antibiotics). She does not signal to go out but has never needed to since her foster parents are home most days and she is let out frequently. She is successfully allowed the freedom of the house with the other dogs when her folks are away but she has never been left for over 7 hours.
Mya sleeps on carpeted floor on an article of her foster mom’s clothing close to the side of the bed. Her house manners are very good although the family is careful not to tempt her. She does not get into the trash, but is a sneaky counter-surfer. She surfs when no one is around. She does not chew inappropriately and has done nothing destructive to house, furniture, toys or rugs.
The new girl in the home is very competitive with the resident spayed female Springer, and the pair did have an altercation over rushing through a door to greet foster mom when she arrived home. Her foster family is careful to pay equal attention/affection to them and keep them apart, one on each side. They don’t mind when the resident male dog gets attention but do try to crowd in–he is okay with it all.
Mya does not play with the resident dogs or the poodle next door who comes over to play with the male dog. She is mildly curious about him but does not engage. She likes toys and will carry them around and gently chew on them, not tearing them apart. She is protective of toys but prefers a “stealth” approach if she wants one the other dogs have. As soon as they leave it, she will take it.
The three dogs are fed in the kitchen on opposite sides of an island, out of sight of one another. Once everyone is finished, they can check out bowls, but are called away before that time. Her folks have not attempted to adjust her bowl or interfere with her eating.
Mya’s energy level is “medium.” She likes to go out on walks and, off leash, she stays close only going to “busy body” around with female resident dog a short distance before coming back on her own to be with her people. She is content to be inside and “chill” with her people as well. She loves to snuggle on the couch for TV (she is allowed on the furniture—lucky girl!)
Mya is crate trained, and it is believed she was in a crate for long periods in her previous life although supposedly she had not been caged but allowed the freedom of the property except when whelping. She knows “paw,” “sit,” “lie down,” and “go lie down” (mostly).
This beautiful girl has always had the company other dogs and their examples when left in the house. Her fosters do not know how she would react to being left alone.
Mya rides well in the car and loves to go; however, if allowed to occupy front passenger seat she tries to nuzzle and push into the driver’s lap. Her foster family uses a seat belt tether to harness her in the back seat.
She was very good at the vet friendly, curious and not apprehensive. She tolerated nail clipping with treats and had no problems having her ears cleaned at home. She was also good at the groomers—what a girl!
Mya is looking for a home with another male dog and people at home most of the time. Since, all was well when, reportedly, she played with the Amish children in her previous life, she would probably do very well with children and a stay at home mom or middle-aged folks who work from home a lot or are semi-retired. She is versatile girl and very sweet and affectionate. What a wonderful welcome to spring this love would be for your family!