Gracie (20240618-02) Spaniel Niagara on the Lake, ON

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This dog is currently located in: South Carolina

Dog’s Name: Gracie (20240618-02)
Weight: 30 lbs
Age: 8 years
Gender: Female
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Medical issues: None
Breed: Spaniel mix
Colour: White and red

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Crate size recommended: Medium

Good with women: Yes, will be shy initially
Good with men: Yes, will be shy initially
Good with kids: Yes, peaceful, quiet and respectful older kids
Good with other dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Not tested, but she is very passive
House trained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Energy level: Low
Can be handled/touched: Yes
Barker: No, we have never heard her utter a sound, except an occasional whine when she has to go potty
Flight risk: Yes
Food aggressive: No
Current food: Costco Chicken and Rice
Walks on leash: Yes, loves to go on walks
Leash reactive to people or dogs: No
Rides well in car: Yes, but is a bit nervous in cars/rides in a crate
Destructive: No
Needs a home with a yard: Yes
Needs a home with another dog: Yes, to help her come out of her shell
Can live in an apartment: No

History (how did you acquire dog?): Gracie was seized by animal control from a backyard breeder/hoarder who had 57 neglected dogs on the property. She then went to to a local high kill shelter

Other important info: Gracie was removed from an extreme hording situation and placed in the local high-kill shelter, where she completely shut down. She was absolutely terrified of everything - people, other dogs, noise -everything. Through the past year, she has made tremendous strides working with her foster family. Where once there was fear, now there is courage. Trepidation has been replaced by confidence. Grace has at last found her true spirit. While she is still hesitant around humans, she loves other dogs, particularly smaller ones. She has also discovered her happy space with hiking. She loves to go on long hikes with other dogs, taking in the natural scenery around her. Grace will likely never be a super active and playful dog, besides going on long walks, hikes, and adventures, but she is a super sweet girl who has overcome so much fear and distrust. After almost two years in rescue, she is finally ready for her furever home. She will do best in a home with older children who can respect her need to be alone at times. But once she accepts her new family, she will be a tenacious soul ready for her next steps with that new family.