Valerie 21026

Valerie is a smart, loyal girl who likes a quieter life, a good sniffy walk, and people who are willing to let her warm up at her own pace.<br/><br/>A few things to know about Valerie:<br/><br/>- Has structural issues in her back legs, so long walks and running aren't a good fit<br/>- Loves slow, sniff-heavy strolls<br/>- Can be reactive to dogs on walks and needs thoughtful introductions to other dogs<br/>- Needs to stay leashed outdoors because squirrels, rabbits, and birds are VERY interesting<br/>- Lives peacefully with cats<br/>- Reserved with new people and may need weeks, not days, to fully settle in<br/>- Knows sit, down, stay, and leave it<br/>- Can be left home alone without needing to be kenneled<br/>- Loves car rides, belly rubs, scent work, and brain games<br/><br/>Once Valerie is comfortable, she's calm, polite, a little silly, and easy to have around. She isn't looking for the busiest household on the block. She's looking for someone patient who will give her time to become herself.

Valerie is a smart, loyal girl who likes a quieter life, a good sniffy walk, and people who are willing to let her warm up at her own pace.

A few things to know about Valerie:

- Has structural issues in her back legs, so long walks and running aren't a good fit
- Loves slow, sniff-heavy strolls
- Can be reactive to dogs on walks and needs thoughtful introductions to other dogs
- Needs to stay leashed outdoors because squirrels, rabbits, and birds are VERY interesting
- Lives peacefully with cats
- Reserved with new people and may need weeks, not days, to fully settle in
- Knows sit, down, stay, and leave it
- Can be left home alone without needing to be kenneled
- Loves car rides, belly rubs, scent work, and brain games

Once Valerie is comfortable, she's calm, polite, a little silly, and easy to have around. She isn't looking for the busiest household on the block. She's looking for someone patient who will give her time to become herself.

Valerie is a smart, loyal girl who likes a quieter life, a good sniffy walk, and people who are willing to let her warm up at her own pace.

A few things to know about Valerie:

- Has structural issues in her back legs, so long walks and running aren't a good fit
- Loves slow, sniff-heavy strolls
- Can be reactive to dogs on walks and needs thoughtful introductions to other dogs
- Needs to stay leashed outdoors because squirrels, rabbits, and birds are VERY interesting
- Lives peacefully with cats
- Reserved with new people and may need weeks, not days, to fully settle in
- Knows sit, down, stay, and leave it
- Can be left home alone without needing to be kenneled
- Loves car rides, belly rubs, scent work, and brain games

Once Valerie is comfortable, she's calm, polite, a little silly, and easy to have around. She isn't looking for the busiest household on the block. She's looking for someone patient who will give her time to become herself.