Bessie Yorkshire Terrier & Poodle Mix Kennesaw, GA

LOOKING FOR MY PERSON: Approx. 12 years old / Approx. 13 lbs.

Hi, my name is Bessie! I lived with my family my entire life, but their living situation changed, and they are relocating to a home where pets are not allowed. That makes me sad, but I am so grateful that Mostly Mutts will work to help me find a new home. I am in a wonderful foster home while I wait for my furever family to find me!

• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I did not like the dogs I met at Mostly Mutts, so no dogs please. I tolerated a dog in one temp. foster home, but another temp. foster said I barked at dogs that entered the same room as me as well as those I passed on my walks, so I do not want to live with them. / My former family reported that I did not like cats and Mostly Mutts agrees. / I excitedly went after ankles of kids I met in a foster home and since I have bitten, best no kids.

• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I’m a playful girl who likes toys and sometimes acts younger than my age. I’m called a spry girl and had a blast playing with the volunteer photographer! I’m a sweet girl who accepts affection most of the time, though I have guarding behaviors when it comes to things like my bed, treats and people. Once I find my person, I don’t really want to share them too much. This can be a trainable situation and my trainer will be happy to talk to you. I can be a bit temperamental and once bit my former foster mom, though I did have a urinary tract infection, so that may have had a bit to do with it. My former owner did not report any bites. My foster said I like new people to go slow as I get to know them so, please be patient with me as I adjust to my new home and any new people I meet. It just took a few days for me to feel comfortable with a temp. foster when my regular foster was away. She even called me a ‘real love bug.’ Once I am settled, I am sure to show you how sweet I can be! / My energy level is 4-6.

• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I have already learned the ‘sit’, ‘come’, ‘leave it’ and ‘place’ commands. I also walk well on a leash. My trainer at the shelter is great with the little dogs with big personalities, so ask to talk to her when setting up a meeting with me. My former family reported that I also knew the word ‘no’ and ‘good job’ for praising me. In my former foster home, I knew the words ‘outside’ for going out, and ‘up’, for going up stairs and that I could ‘sit’ when I choose to – lol. / My crate manners were good in my former home and are good at Mostly Mutts, and it’s best that I sleep in a crate at night instead of the bed with you, as that is a time that I bit my person. / My potty habits have been good on the shelter schedule, and in my foster home.

• LIKES/DISLIKES: I love going for walks and playing fetch. It was fun playing in the fall leaves too. I enjoy having my cheeks and the top of my head rubbed as well as cuddles and scratches on my back. Playing with toys is also fun and I enjoy hanging out with my person. I do seem to prefer women to men. / I don’t like to be picked up, so let me come to you, please. I’m also not a fan of having my paws, tummy or rear end rubbed. I don’t care for some men or people going too fast as I get to know them. I don’t like dogs coming too close and alert bark at animals I see outside. Otherwise, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, training, and attention.

• MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and spayed. I have a congenital dropped carpus on both front legs and luxating patella on the left, but my foster didn’t even notice as I can jump and don’t have pain. I also have a mild heart murmur that does not require any treatment currently. I’m on an inexpensive over-the-counter joint supplement which is good for all older dogs.

I am looking for a loving home for life with a dog experienced person! My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.