Sprite is still searching for her forever home…

After spending three months in her foster home, this is what we know about Sprite

To adopt Sprite, you must have….

1.)     At least one woman in the house 

2.)     A fenced-in backyard

3.)     Stable, consistent routine

4.)     Preferably not crated all day

5.)     Would like a dog friend, but not required

After watching Sprite’s mannerisms and interaction with people, and with the help of veterinarians who attended to Sprite, it has been suggested that Sprite was tested on in a laboratory.  It seems whoever tested on her were primarily men. When her foster mom comes to her crate to feed her, she is joyous and welcomes her.  When Sprite’s foster dad comes to her crate, she cowers and sits the furthest back as she can. We believe crating her all day with only a man coming to let her out will remind her of our trauma.  

Sprite pees in place whenever you put her harnesses on her, so taking her on walks is a messy situation. Once her harness and leash are on, she will not walk; she will plant herself and cower in place. She will have lots of accidents in the house if she does not have a fenced-in backyard. 

Sprite sleeps in a crate at night, and when her foster family runs errands, there has been little to no barking. If you approach Sprite, there is a chance she will pee in place, but if she approaches you, she would love cuddles and pets. Sprite is young and has energy to get out, so she loves to run and play with other dogs. However, she is terrified of loud noises, so we don’t think a home with kids would be good for her. She gets scared when the ice dispenser dispenses ice. 

She is starting to approach the male human in the house, and she is letting him pet her. There is never any aggression; her defense mechanism is peeing on you if you pick her up. 

Sprite needs time and patience in a loving home. Are you the right home for Sprite?

All of our animals are sterilized, microchipped, vaccinated, and tested/treated for heartworm disease before adoption.