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NESSIE - Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Springfield, MA, USA

For Adoption

Nickname
NESSIE
Breed
Mutt
Gender
Female
Age
Adult
Location
Springfield, MA, 01104, USA

Description

Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Springfield, MA, USA

Dog Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Mixed (medium coat). Some dogs are naturally timid or shy, while others may not have learned to trust people while they were young. These dogs need to feel safe b

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efore they will interact with people; the work to build a relationship of trust could be a long and hard one but the experience can be one of the most rewarding of dog ownership. Chicken Little Dogs: are fearful of new people and places, take time to trust, shut down here at the shelter, and will bite if people push or try to interact too quickly. However, once they trust a person, the often become very bonded. MEETING CHICKEN LITTLE DOGS: •COMPLETELY IGNORE THE DOG •Please avoid the following until the dog comes to you and initiates contact first: Making eye contact Trying to touch or reach for the dog Talking to dog •Let the dog sniff you. •DO NOT REACH FOR DOG OTHER PETS: Nessie is not particularly interested in other dogs; she would likely do best with other low key dogs. [Case by Case (Must Meet First)] OWNER EXPERIENCE: Nessie's biggest requirement is that her humans let her set the pace. [First Dog] KIDS: Nessie is a Chicken Little dog and would do best with humans who would be able to let Nessie set the pace for their interactions. She will need patience and support as she comes out of her shell and many times younger humans are unable to understand how their actions may scare Nessie. [18+ (Must Meet First)] ACTIVITY LEVEL: Nessie has been the ultimate couch potato since arriving at TJO. Once she has started really settling into her new home, she may prove to be up for regular walks or she may continue her reign as Queen Couch Potato. [Couch Potato] VETERINARY CARE: Nessie arrived emaciated and is still working on getting to a healthy weight. Her exact care at home will be determined by how far along in her healthy weight gain journey she is at the time of adoption. [Above Average] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Nessie bond with her new owner as well as ensuring she has a mastery of basic commands and behavorial expectations. Nessie may need extra support and patience as training may be a wholly new experience for her. [Moderate] GROOMING: Regular brushing will help keep Nessie's coat clean and matt-free between groomings; she should be groomed every 6 - 8 weeks. [Professional Grooming]

⛛ Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Medium

⛛ Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No

Rescue Information

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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1531879
Date Listed
07/30/2025
Date Expires
Expired

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  1. Do your research - find out what types of dogs would be a good fit for your lifestyle and the activity level of your family. Also keep in mind the grooming needs of certain breeds that might require frequent maintenance.
  2. Decide what you can handle - before you get sucked in by all the adorable puppy eyes you're about to see, think long and hard about the appropriate age dog for your family or if you are capable of caring for a special needs dog. Puppies are a lot of work, if you don't have time for potty training and obedience classes you'll want to consider an older dog. There are plenty of middle aged, vibrant dogs up for adoption as well as many senior dogs that would be a great fit for a family looking for a more subdued dog with lots of love to give.
  3. Learn about the shelters and their adoption policies - It might be easier to start looking at shelters within a certain radius of home but don't be afraid to venture out to other states as well. Many states have larger populations of adoptable dogs and their shelters are willing to transport pets to suitable adopting families. Some shelters might have requirements for a home visit, a fenced yard or require you to visit the pet multiple times before you commit to adopting. Understand that the shelters are doing their best to place the pets in suitable homes and these requirements are in the best interest of both you and the pet
  4. Start looking… - Once you know what you're looking for and what to expect you can start your search through thousands of adoptable dogs. PuppyFinder allows you to search by age, breed, location and gender.
  5. Meet in person. - Whenever possible it is best to meet the animal in person before agreeing to bring them into your life. Even though photos and descriptions can tell you a bit about a dog, you can't get a true feeling for the animal until you are able to interact with them and make sure they are a good fit for your entire family, including other pets.

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