sailor

LEARNING TO FEEL SAFE: Approx. 3 years old / Approx. 12 lbs.

Hi, I’m Sailor! I had a home since I was a puppy, but there were some life changes in my home, and my family could no longer keep me. Thankfully Mutts took me in and I’m adjusting. I was adopted for a little over a month, but it wasn’t a good fit, so I’m back with Mostly Mutts and settling into a nice foster home. There will be even more info. about me soon.

• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I’ve had mixed interactions with dogs. My original family reported that I did well with the dogs I met while with them, however I have not liked the dogs I met while with Mostly Mutts. There are dogs in my current foster home, so we’ll see how I settle in with them—ask how it’s going if you would like to meet me and you have a dog. / My original family reported that I may be too much for a kitty cat. I liked the cat, but I was a lot. / I can be a little nippy when I’m afraid, so Mostly Mutts recommends mature kids 15+ years old that will give me the time I need to settle in. If you have kids like this, let’s meet.

• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I’m a very shy, sensitive girl who is still learning that the world is a safe place. Because I can be anxious and unsure, I’m also a major flight risk, so I’ll need a patient family that understands the importance of keeping me safe and secure. I’m currently very flinchy—even slow overhead movements or unexpected sounds, like a creaky door, startle me—and if I feel frightened or rushed, I may react defensively by nipping. Please take things slowly, let me come to you in my time please. Once I feel safe and settled, I’ll repay your patience with lots of love, companionship, and loyalty. My original owner also shared that I could be a little possessive of toys, though I haven’t shown that behavior at Mostly Mutts. They also said I have a silly side and enjoy chasing shadows and bugs! / Energy level: Both of my former families reported that I had a higher energy level such as 6-8, though I have not shown that much energy yet while with Mostly Mutts.

• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: My original family reported that I knew the ‘sit’ and ‘come’ commands. I haven’t really tried working on commands yet while with Mostly Mutts, however they offer free lifetime training classes for all their adopted dogs, so let’s do some training together. / I did well in my crate at Mostly Mutts and my original family reported that I was crate trained. / When I was returned to Mostly Mutts, I had a lot of accidents likely due to stress. I’m starting to improve but am not completely potty trained. Both of my former families reported that I was working on my potty manners. I believe having someone home a lot of the time that can take me outside regularly will help. I cannot hold it a full workday.