Tracy Collie & Spitz Mix San Francisco, CA

Tracy, 7 months old, spayed female, 18 Lbs.

Meet Lovable Tracy

Tracy was discovered in a garage with her siblings, shivering and looking for food on a cold rainy day when they were about 2 months young. When we tried to catch them for the first time, they were so scared and took off. Thinking they might be hit by cars or bullied by unfriendly people, we came back better prepared to fetch them. Thank God - when we got there again, they showed up immediately. This time we got them successfully with food. During the ride to an animal hospital, Anna and Tracy were so scared and curled up in the corner of the kennel. After arriving at the animal hospital, they behaved well and smoothly went thorough physical checkups. Unsurprisingly, they were not in good condition. There were many ticks and fleas all over their skinny bodies. When they were fed, they just swallowed whatever was given. Just looking at them eating, that made us very sad! To ensure they were in good care, we placed them in the animal hospital for intensive medical care.

Tracy grew well under very good foster care. She is lively and playful. Among all her siblings, Tracy is the smallest one with long puffy hair like a Spitz. Her smile is so sweet and delightful. When she meets people coming around, she stays a little distance away, wagging her tail waiting for you to call her for nice pets. She is a shy girl but longing for intimacy. If you have treats in hand, she surely will adore you and follow you around. In fact, she loves cuddles but in a passive way. Tracy is housebroken outside and inside on a potty pad, knowing the command to sit before getting food. She also likes to shake hands. Shy Tracy responds to recall. Tracy is a happy girl when she plays; sometimes she hops like a little fur ball bouncing around. She is mellow and submissive with children, playful with dogs and friendly with cats. It might take a little time for her to get to know you better. Once she takes you as her best friend, she is sweet and affectionate. If you are a family with easygoing members and are willing to devote a little time and patience to help Tracy become more socialized andlove her as she is, please visit www.ahan.org to view Tracy’s videos, and click “APPLY” to fill out an online application.

Temperaments.
The dog is: Submissive.
Energy level: Medium energy
The dog is: Shy, mellow and playful.
Is the dog friendly with: People Y, Children Y, Dogs Y, Cats friendly.
Is the dog good and patient with young children? Age above 10 years old.
Is the dog housetrained? Yes, outside and inside on potty pad.
Is the dog food motivated? Yes.
Does the dog get along well with other dogs at home? Y, In public place? Y
Does the dog bark continuously when left alone? No.
Does the dog chew? No.
Does the dog get along well with cats? Friendly.
Does the dog walk well on leash? Yes.
Does the dog have food aggression to other dogs? No.
Does the dog have food aggression to people? No.
Can people touch the food in the bowl while the dog is eating? Yes
Is the dog afraid of man? Shy to meet strangers at first time meet, longing for intimacy.
Has the dog ever bitten anyone? No
Does the dog have up-to-date vaccines and rabies shot? Yes
Is the dog microchipped? Yes
Is there any part of the body the dog doesn’t like to be touched? No.
How is the dog with new environment? Needs a couple of days to warm up.
Does the dog know any command? Sit before getting food, hand.
Is there anything the dog doesn’t like or afraid of? No.
Are there any red flags we should know? Suggest taking obedience training.


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