April

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She came to us as a puppy mill survivor and is ready for the next and final journey in her quest for a forever home.<br/>April came into the rescue with a huge bladder stone causing her an immense amount of pain and discomfort. The rescue got her in to see a vet immediately and surgery was performed to remove the stone and spay her at the same time. She recovered and has transformed into a very energetic and affectionate companion. Although she can still be a bit skittish and run away from her foster mom, you can tell that she wants to trust. Her tail is always wagging.<br/><br/>While in foster care April has gradually learned how to walk on leash and now enjoys short walks.<br/>Her housetraining needs on going support.<br/><br/>A home with a fully fenced yard is a must.<br/><br/>She has been introduced to a few dogs and is quite friendly towards them.<br/><br/>Initially she was very interested in the resident cat and a bit much for them but she has acclimated to the cat and they are doing well together now.<br/>She likes to chew on her toys and doesn’t know the difference between her toys and a pair of reading glasses, so it would be advised to keep these things out of her reach.<br/>April is on a special diet to prevent stones from re-occurring and has to have drops in her eyes daily. She is pretty good at getting her eye drops put in.<br/><br/>If you’re interested in giving April a home please fill in an application for our review:<br/>https://www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption/dog-adoption-application-2/<br/><br/>For those interested in adopting one of our puppy mill release dogs, please be aware that these dogs often require extra patience, structure, and ongoing support.<br/><br/>Their temperaments and behaviours can vary widely, and for the best outcome, adoptive homes MUST have access to a fenced yard and understand that rehabilitation is a gradual process. Many of these dogs have not yet experienced living in a home, regular interaction with people, leash walking, housetraining, or even having a name. All of these new people, environments, and activities can be scary for them and many are flight risks while they adjust. Leash walks may not even be a safe option for them initially which is why having access to their own fenced yard is essential. They need a patient adopter who can meet them at their comfort level and gently help them learn how to be a companion animal.<br/><br/>Due to time constraints, we cannot respond to every email asking for more information on a dog. Please carefully review the bio for the dog and our adoption process https://www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption/adoption-process/. If you are still interested in adopting, please fill out the adoption application form at the bottom of that page.

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