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Anela - Whippet / Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption

Whippet Mix Dog For Adoption in Pacific Grove, CA, USA

Whippet Mix Dog For Adoption in Pacific Grove, CA, USA

Physical Attributes

Altered

Yes

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids	Yes
OK with Dogs	Yes
OK with Cats	Yes
Other	Housetrained

Additional Information

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

Description

Posted Breed: Whippet / Terrier / Mixed. Anela is a 9-year-old, 42-pound Whippet/Terrier mix. This sweet old gal is a loving and playful pooch who adores people and will make some lucky person a loyal companion. She's very affectionate and always happy to let you give her a good belly scratch. She thinks she's a lap dog, so if you're sitting on the couch, get ready for snuggles. She can peacefully coexist with other dogs as well as dog-savvy cats. She walks well on the leash and has the energy to hike or walk a mile or more, only pulling when she gets overly excited to greet another dog. Her initial enthusiasm can be a bit overwhelming for some dogs, but she's much more calm with dogs she knows. She's working on developing a more appropriate greeting when out and about. It's not completely her fault—she's just bursting with joy, and it's hard for her to contain herself sometimes. Anela is house-trained and prances around you when it's time to go outside. She's fine being left alone, though she might cry a bit when you leave just so you know you'll be missed. She rides well in the car and her favorite thing to play with is her rope toy. When you need to catch her attention, treats are the way to go. Miss Anela is very food-oriented. Whippets are naturally gentle, sensitive creatures and make devoted companions. They love having a warm place to cuddle up. Can you give this girl a soft spot to land and a loving home? She'll be forever grateful. Oh, and keep an eye on that tail. She's so expressive and happy all the time, she might accidentally wag right into you.

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.
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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.