Nelli - Italian Greyhound (short coat) Dog For Adoption

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coln, NE. She is new to us so we are still learning about her. What we do know is she came from a puppy mill living out her entire life in a cage and came into rescue weighing 5#.. No way for a dog to live. She is now exploring and learning how to be a dog and how to trust and also how to be someone's pampered pet. She is very active for her 9 years! Don't let her age fool you! She is a funny girl whose tail wags and wags! She will need a home with someone who is familiar with puppy mill dogs or very timid dogs as she will need patience and understanding while she continues her social rehabilitation. She needs a secure, fenced yard as she LOVES to zoom around and run and "hunt". She deserves that after so many years in a cage. She does great with her foster IG siblings and loves to snuggle up with them and learns the "ropes" from them. She has been great with the two other large dogs in the home as well. However, they are calm and not the playful type. She is nervous around large, playful and active dogs. She seems to really enjoy kids as long as they are kind and respectful. She has recently learned leash skills and has been enjoying neighborhood walks as of lately. She is going outside to potty beautifully when let outside throughout the day. She does crate nicely and quiety overnight without a peep or potty breaks and while foster mom is away. She does not prefer to sleep with her human, at least now. She is showing her attachement to her new foster mom so that has been wonderful to watch. She is not a jump in your lap and snuggle kind of dog right now but will allow petting when she trusts you. She is just now learning to sit on foster mom's lap and receive love and take a little nap. Foster mom is unable to pick her up at will but Nelli does know the "kennel" command and when she goes into her kennel, foster mom is able to pick her up. She is slowly getting more comfortable with this. Small dogs in her foster home bring her comfort and we do want her in a home with another small dog or two (even better). Please do undestand that she will be an increased flight risk so great care will be needed when taking her out on leash, or while indoors when doors are opened. She should NEVER be unsupervised outdoors and fence gates will requrie locks so they won't be accidently be left open. If you think you can provide Nelli a patient, safe and nurturing home while understanding that right now she is not the typical "follow you all around the house and jump in your lap and snuggle you under the covers" IG, please get in touch with us. These mill dogs do make wonderful strides once they leave the mill behind but it can take quite a long time and it is very rewarding to watch. Please visit us at midwestigrescue to learn more about the adoption process and to fill out an application. We do require an adoption donation fee to help us cover the cost of vetting while they are in our care. This fee varies depending on their age. Our applicaton process consists of a completed application, vet and two personal reference checks and home visit. We do require that your resident pets be spayed or neutered and have routine veterinary care and check-ups. Our dogs are available for adoption in Nebraska and Iowa and will be considered for adoption to surrounding states (within a reasonable day drive). We DO NOT transport or ship dogs. You would be responsible for picking up from foster home. If you are in a state other than NE or IA, you will need to work with your state's IGCA representative in order to get your application processed and approved before being considered. Please use the website igrescue to find your state's affilate and rescue representative. Thank you for your understanding!

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