Crouton

Sweet little Crouton found herself in an overcrowded shelter with her brother, sweet little Crumb. They came from a "home" that we were told was neglectful, and there were many, many dogs there who were pretty much on their own running free in the neighborhood. <br/><br/>Crouton is estimated at about 2-3 years old, weighs about 15 lbs, and is very sweet and loves to snuggle! <br/><br/>At first we wanted to keep Crouton and Crumb together because they definitely love each other and have been together all their lives. But as time went on we learned that they do occasionally show some negative behaviors when together. Crumb can be very protective of Crouton, and anyone other than their foster mom started to be seen as a threat that he felt he had to take care of! When together in public, they also don't want any other dogs to come near, and Crouton is usually the one who starts that. However, at home with foster doggy siblings they were fine together and with the others. <br/><br/>So, we are currently doing an experiment, a trial separation, to see if they can be happy apart. They are adjusting well, especially Crouton who has 2 other dogs in her foster home, while Crumb is in a home with no other dogs. <br/><br/>We feel that a compatible dog sibling would probably be best for Crouton, as she has never known life without another dog. However, we are willing to try her on her own if the right family comes along.<br/><br/>Because of her small size, if there are kids in the home they must be old enough to respect her. All we have seen at our events is that she has been fine with kind children who are gentle. We would like to keep it that way, and honestly Crouton looks like an adorable little stuffed animal, so we need to be sure any kids in the home can understand that she is not! ;)<br/><br/>Crouton is a scruffy little sweetheart who might enjoy a small to medium, friendly dog in her family, and a fenced yard to run around in! If you would like to find out if she could be the right one to join your family, please copy and paste the link below into your browser to submit an application, and we'll be in touch! <br/><br/>https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/GARP/Dog<br/><br/>Please also follow us on Facebook to keep up with all our Pals, upcoming events, and announcements!<br/><br/>https://www.facebook.com/share/ahFTecYpLt3bLPkf/?mibextid=qi2Omg<br/><br/>Note: we are still willing to consider a home with Crouton and Crumb together, but it will have to be a very special home. They truly are adorable together, but the issues that occasionally arise are not something most adopters would want to have to deal with. For the two, a single woman with no kids, no other pets could be ideal!

Sweet little Crouton found herself in an overcrowded shelter with her brother, sweet little Crumb. They came from a "home" that we were told was neglectful, and there were many, many dogs there who were pretty much on their own running free in the neighborhood.

Crouton is estimated at about 2-3 years old, weighs about 15 lbs, and is very sweet and loves to snuggle!

At first we wanted to keep Crouton and Crumb together because they definitely love each other and have been together all their lives. But as time went on we learned that they do occasionally show some negative behaviors when together. Crumb can be very protective of Crouton, and anyone other than their foster mom started to be seen as a threat that he felt he had to take care of! When together in public, they also don't want any other dogs to come near, and Crouton is usually the one who starts that. However, at home with foster doggy siblings they were fine together and with the others.

So, we are currently doing an experiment, a tri

Sweet little Crouton found herself in an overcrowded shelter with her brother, sweet little Crumb. They came from a "home" that we were told was neglectful, and there were many, many dogs there who were pretty much on their own running free in the neighborhood.

Crouton is estimated at about 2-3 years old, weighs about 15 lbs, and is very sweet and loves to snuggle!

At first we wanted to keep Crouton and Crumb together because they definitely love each other and have been together all their lives. But as time went on we learned that they do occasionally show some negative behaviors when together. Crumb can be very protective of Crouton, and anyone other than their foster mom started to be seen as a threat that he felt he had to take care of! When together in public, they also don't want any other dogs to come near, and Crouton is usually the one who starts that. However, at home with foster doggy siblings they were fine together and with the others.

So, we are currently doing an experiment, a trial separation, to see if they can be happy apart. They are adjusting well, especially Crouton who has 2 other dogs in her foster home, while Crumb is in a home with no other dogs.

We feel that a compatible dog sibling would probably be best for Crouton, as she has never known life without another dog. However, we are willing to try her on her own if the right family comes along.
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