What I’m looking for in a Forever Home:

• Someone patient who understands I have big feelings and need help learning to settle.
• A home where my people are around most of the time. I LOVE attention and struggle when I’m left to figure things out on my own.
• Someone who understands I can be jumpy, barky, and HOWLY when I’m excited or want attention.
• A family willing to help me learn how to self-soothe and be comfortable without constant attention.
• A dog-savvy home, possibly with a confident, appropriate canine friend.
• Older, dog-savvy kids who don’t mind an enthusiastic, sometimes vocal girl like me!

Now, let me tell you a little more about myself!

I haven’t been with the YGRR crew for very long, so I’m still adjusting to all the changes. I’d really benefit from getting out of the kennel environment and into a home where I can establish a routine, decompress, and start learning what it means to be part of a family. A foster or foster-to-adopt home would give me the opportunity to settle in at my own pace with people who can help me along the way.

One thing you’ll quickly learn about me is that I LOVE PEOPLE! Seriously, I can’t get enough of them. I want to be near you, get all the pets, and be involved in whatever you’re doing. If you’re looking for a girl who loves her humans, I’m definitely your girl!

But I also have a bit of a hard time managing all those big feelings. I get very excited, and sometimes I just don’t know what to do with myself. When I’m worked up, I can become jumpy, barky, and VERY vocal. For example, if you’re petting me and decide to stop, I might start barking or howling to let you know that I wasn’t quite finished! I can struggle to settle even when nothing exciting is happening, and I haven’t quite figured out how to calm myself down when I’m overstimulated or not getting attention.

It’s important to know that my behavior doesn’t necessarily come from being afraid of people. I genuinely love people and seek out their attention! I just haven’t developed the skills to regulate my excitement or self-soothe yet. I’ll need someone who can help me learn that it’s okay to relax, that I don’t need constant stimulation, and that I can be comfortable even when I’m not the center of attention. This will take patience, consistency, and work.

I also have what people call a submissive grin! Sometimes when I greet people or get excited, I pull my lips back and show my teeth, almost like I’m smiling. It can look a little surprising if you’ve never seen it before, but it’s a way I communicate when I’m feeling excited or socially overwhelmed. My future family should be familiar with this type of body language and understand that it’s part of how I express myself.

I’ve previously lived with children, so older or dog-savvy kids who are comfortable with a jumpy and vocal girl may be a good fit. I’ve also met other dogs, and a dog-savvy canine friend could potentially be nice for me!

I’m a sweet girl with LOTS of love to give, but I won’t pretend I’m the easiest houseguest just yet. I’m looking for someone who is home more often than not and understands that fostering me will involve helping me adjust, establish a routine, and work through my anxiety. I need someone willing to give me time, patience, and guidance rather than expecting me to settle in overnight.

Could you be the foster or foster-to-adopt home I’ve been waiting for? I’d love the chance to trade kennel life for a cozy home, a little structure, and people who are willing to help me become the best version of myself!