ESTRELLA - AMERICAN FOXHOUND / DALMATIAN / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: American Foxhound / Dalmatian / Mixed (medium coat). Estrella/Stella is a sweet, gentle 2-year-old girl currently in foster care in Virginia Beach, and she’s ready for a family of her own. ✨ About Estrella/Stella: • 45 lbs, spayed • 4DX negative and on monthly preventatives • Great with dogs and cats (would do best with a furry friend) • Shy at first, especially around men, but warms up beautifully with patience and consistency • Treat-motivated and eager to learn Estrella was left tied to a rescue’s gate as a puppy and spent nearly two years in the rescue in Puerto Rico. Despite this, she has come an incredibly long way. She recently completed two months in a confidence-building training program, and her foster/adopter will receive insights from that training to help her continue moving forward. Life in foster: Estrella is affectionate once she feels safe and loves being with other dogs. She ignores cats, is crate trained (still curious and occasionally mischievous when left out of crate). She is calm during fireworks and storms, which is a wonderful bonus. She remains wary of men, but she is making progress—she has recently jumped up to sit near her foster dad on the couch, which is a big step for her. Leash confidence outside the yard is still a work in progress, and she does best with a harness and slip collar. Estrella is not a “just anyone” dog. She needs a kind, patient, understanding adopter who will let her move at her own pace. For the right person, Estrella will offer quiet devotion, loyalty, and a deep, meaningful bond. If your dog wants a dog and you are willing to give a deserving dog the time she needs to understand she is safe then please reach out about this beautiful island girl. Apply to adopt: islanddogrescue.rescuegroups/forms/form?formid=7208 Click an image to complete one of our adoption applications today!

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Not Required
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	6 foot
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Playful Timid Skittish Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations