Limoncello Great Pyrenees Kiowa, OK

Limoncello's Story
-Written by Limoncello, an 8-week-old, 9lb Great Pyrenees mix.
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I heard everything. I heard the coyotes howling. I heard the owls hooting. I heard every little rustle on the ground. I heard every litter whisper of wind. It felt like everything was closing in on me. I hunkered down. I tried to make myself invisible. It didn't matter that I had a belly FULL of worms. It didn't matter that I had some hair loss. It didn't matter that I was starving. It didn't matter that I was thirsty, When nighttime came, I forgot about everything and just tried to stay alive. I tried not to make a sound. I hid in bushes and made myself as low as possible. And every night I would patiently wait for the sun to come back up. This was my life for as long as I can remember. I don't know what happened to my family. I don't know if I was dumped or if I had always been a stray pup. All I know is I was alone and lost.

One day I made a mistake(at least I had thought it was at the time). I came too far out of the woods and some people saw me. I tried to go back into hiding, but it was too late. They found me, and I freaked! I had no idea what they wanted and all I wanted to do was go back into hiding. They didn't let me though. They held me close and told me that everything would be okay. I was pretty much petrified in their arms. They brought me to the vet and got me checked out. They gave me food, water, and a soft blanket to lie on. That was quite surprising. I don't know if I had ever lied on something so soft. They wanted to make sure that I ended up somewhere safe and reached out to this rescue about me. When my foster family came for me, I was still terrified. I just settled into her arms and stayed. You could see in my face that I was so unsure and nervous.

The first day or two, I really didn't do anything in my foster home. I stayed in one place unless my foster moved me, and wasn't interested in really anything. I was so scared. I have spent so long just trying to survive that I had no idea how to do anything else. I figured nothing could happen to me if I stayed in one spot. It became harder and harder though. I would watch the other dogs play and have a good time, and I wanted that too. So, I slowly started to open up and follow them around and play. I still get scared easily and then will run to the bushes for safety. However, each day that goes on I get more confident and more playful. I had never seen a toy before coming to my foster home. I was so unsure of what they were at first and had no idea what to do with them. I am starting to figure them out and have taken a liking to the smaller plush toys. I am too young for fetch and have no idea where to even start with that game. However, I will sometimes push a ball around the yard for a bit. My foster pulled out the doggie pool for us. She had to set me in at first and I just drank the water and then hopped out. However, I am coming around. I still haven't actually played in it, but now don't mind plopping down in the pool for a cool-off. I have not been on any walks yet as I am too young. I really have no experience with the leash. I am still a timid pup so my family will need to be okay with working with me on new things. I have a lot to learn and a lot to get used to but I am willing to learn as long as you are willing to teach me.

I am a laid-back and calm puppy. I am still pretty timid so that probably plays into right now. Even once I start to open up and gain confidence, I probably won't be an active dog. I do believe I will be more playful though. I am doing well with potty training and prefer to potty outside versus inside. I am still a baby though, so if not let out enough I have no choice but to go in the house. A set potty schedule is a must! I am kennel trained and am not a chewer. I am still pretty reserved so that may be why I haven't really gotten into anything yet but either way, my new home should still be puppy-proofed given my age. I am not a big barker, but I am still a baby. I do think that I would be okay in an apartment setting I do not believe that I will be a very big dog. Maybe 50lbs or so? It is hard to say because I was so malnourished when I first came to the rescue. If my new family does live in an apartment they need to be patient and very committed. Since I am not potty or leash trained yet.

I had a rough start. I was only six weeks when I was found all alone in the woods, so I don't even know if I had any time to even get properly socialized with my mom and siblings. I am a timid puppy, but I am opening up. I will need a patient family. I am not your typical puppy. With me, you have to earn my trust. You will have to show me that I am safe and loved. It will take time for me to feel secure in my environment, but once I do I just know that I will be the most amazing boy. I didn't choose to be left to fend for myself. I didn't choose to be timid. It is a result because of something I had no say in it. However, I do now. The people who rescued me, my foster family, and this rescue have given me my voice back. I may still be opening up but I also know what I need in my new home.

I want a patient family. I want someone who will not look at me with pity, but as a survior. I may have a lot to learn but I am HERE. I may have not known it at the time but I fought to get here. I fought to find my forever family and that is what they will be. I want someone who is going to love me to the moon and back and never let me go. I want to be their FOREVER dog. If you can only give me UNTIL then please don't apply for me. I know life changes but you don't give up on family and if you adopt me...that is what I should be...FAMILY! ♥

If you would like to welcome me to your family, please fill out an adoption app for me at
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app

Once you have submitted your application, it will be sent on to my foster family for consideration.

I am being fostered in Tulsa, OK. I would like my new family to pick me up, even if they are out of state. I don't want to go on a transport, if I am going to move to a totally different state...you can bet that you will be right there in the car with me ;) Which by they way, I do awesome on car rides.

My adoption fee is $300.
That will include two sets of puppy shots and wormings. I will also have had a bordetella. I will be micro-chipped, have a fecal done, be de-wormed, be spayed/neutered, and will be current on heart-worm and flea/tick prevention.