Helen

Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement-Kennel License #2617<br/>**Due to Helen needing further medical care, her adoption will not be finalized until on or after: 6-26-26<br/><br/>Could she do well with kids? Yes, with children around 8 years old, on a kid-by-kid basis.<br/><br/>Could she do well with other dogs? Yes, on a dog-by-dog basis.<br/><br/>Has this dog lived with cats? Unknown. [The Lycoming County SPCA does not "cat test" dogs per the Association of Shelter Veterinarian's Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.]<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>Condensed Staff Assessment Notes: Helen is an outgoing dog full of enthusiasm for meeting new people, exploring, and enjoying playtime. She tended to pull strongly on a standard leash and sought attention from others. While she knows the cue "sit," she also responded well to redirection and calmly handled everyday objects and sounds.<br/><br/>However, she became tense during handling while eating and preferred to turn away when touched. Helen enjoyed playtime, occasionally jumping up but generally staying appropriate and able to calm down easily. She will trade toys or treats to avoid frustration over losing what she has.<br/><br/>When meeting another dog, she initially exhibited cautious behavior, approaching with a stiff posture before loosening up and trying to engage in rough play once comfortable.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>For more resources to help with any step of your adoption journey go to: https://go.petadoptiongateway.com/LycomingDT

Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement-Kennel License #2617
**Due to Helen needing further medical care, her adoption will not be finalized until on or after: 6-26-26

Could she do well with kids? Yes, with children around 8 years old, on a kid-by-kid basis.

Could she do well with other dogs? Yes, on a dog-by-dog basis.

Has this dog lived with cats? Unknown. [The Lycoming County SPCA does not "cat test" dogs per the Association of Shelter Veterinarian's Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.]

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Condensed Staff Assessment Notes: Helen is an outgoing dog full of enthusiasm for meeting new people, exploring, and enjoying playtime. She tended to pull strongly on a standard leash and sought attention from others. While she knows the cue "sit," she also responded well to redirection and calmly handled everyday objects and sounds.

However, she became tense during handling while eating and preferred to turn away when touched. Helen enjoyed playtime, occasionally jumping

Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement-Kennel License #2617
**Due to Helen needing further medical care, her adoption will not be finalized until on or after: 6-26-26

Could she do well with kids? Yes, with children around 8 years old, on a kid-by-kid basis.

Could she do well with other dogs? Yes, on a dog-by-dog basis.

Has this dog lived with cats? Unknown. [The Lycoming County SPCA does not "cat test" dogs per the Association of Shelter Veterinarian's Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.]

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Condensed Staff Assessment Notes: Helen is an outgoing dog full of enthusiasm for meeting new people, exploring, and enjoying playtime. She tended to pull strongly on a standard leash and sought attention from others. While she knows the cue "sit," she also responded well to redirection and calmly handled everyday objects and sounds.

However, she became tense during handling while eating and preferred to turn away when touched. Helen enjoyed playtime, occasionally jumping up but generally staying appropriate and able to calm down easily. She will trade toys or treats to avoid frustration over losing what she has.

When meeting another dog, she initially exhibited cautious behavior, approaching with a stiff posture before loosening up and trying to engage in rough play once comfortable.

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