DARCEY - JACK RUSSELL TERRIER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

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Dog Breed: Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed. A SWEET & FUN FRIEND: Approx. 3 years old / Approx. 14 lbs. Hi, my name is Darcey! I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control and I’m happy to be here! I was a bit nervous initially, but I am settling in as I realize I am in a safe place with lots of folks who love me and want to see me find my furever family. I’m ready to do that now! I got to participate in the prison/foster training program and learned a lot! I’m currently in a great foster home while I wait for my furever family to find me! • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I can be friendly with other dogs, but I can also be a little picky about which dogs I like, plus the shelter environment stresses me out a bit, which doesn’t always bring out my best side. I liked some dogs I met in the prison/foster training program off-site, so let’s meet outside the shelter with my trainer and see if we can be friends! / I should not live with cats. / I met a nice boy and girl around 10 years old at Mostly Mutts and was very hesitant and fearful of them. I’ve shown some guarding behaviors and reactivity, so kids 15+ could be a better match for me. Let’s meet! • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: The volunteers took things slowly with me initially and now my wonderful nature has blossomed! I’m described as fun, playful and super sweet and I know you will love my friendly nature. I can be a goofy girl and frequently put a smile on the volunteers’ faces. I’m also alert to my surroundings and can be a barker when my family is not home, so best no apartment or condo-type home please. Though in general when my family is home, I don’t bark much unless I see a deer or hear a strange noise at my foster’s house. The shelter environment makes me a tad nervous, and I’ve shown some reactivity and guarding behaviors which are easily corrected, and my trainer will be happy to go over this with you. I also nipped at a temporary foster that got too close to my face as I don’t like that. I was a well-mannered little girl for my bath and did great for my nail trim, too. / My energy level is 6-8. Typical of my Jack Russell breed, I would do best in a home with a fenced-in yard, where I can run and burn off my energy. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I’m a proud graduate of the Mostly Mutts University training program so I’ve learned the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘down’, ‘come’, ‘drop it’, ‘leave it’ and ‘place’ commands. I also use proper door etiquette and have good leash manners as well as accept nice strangers without jumping. / My crate manners were good in the prison/foster training program, and I sleep soundly through the night in there in my foster home. / My potty habits were good in the prison/foster training program as well as in my foster home. • LIKES/DISLIKES: Playtime is always fun, and I really like for the volunteers to bring out the toys (hard toys and tennis balls are my favorites)! I think I could play with those all day! I’m a good walker, so I hope there are lots of walks in our future. The volunteers take me to the playpen, where I do zoomies and show how high I can jump (which is pretty high) while playing fetch! In my foster home, my favorite thing is keeping the backyard safe from critters. I use the doggy door to stand guard by the bird feeders, waiting to be released before chasing squirrels and chipmunks. I can even climb trees up to 6 feet — but I don’t dig up the yard. I also enjoy a nice nap and some cuddles after a good play session. I’m ready to be your fun companion! / Other than showing reactiveness to other dogs I see when out and about, certain loud noises, and nipping when face to face, I can’t think of any other dislikes, though I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training. • MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and spayed. I am looking for a loving home with a wonderful family! My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.

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