Basics Sleepy! We’ve also been calling her Angel, Smiley, & Pretty Girl a lot - she’s just the sweetest! Age / Size: Age 12, we think she is about 50lbs Rescued in Texas Personality Snapshot Describe in 3–5 words: Gentle, Smiley, Magnetic, Quiet Energy level (Low / Moderate / High): Moderate, especially for her age! More people‑oriented or independent? She is pretty independent but loves to know that people are in the room with her. How do they handle new situations? She has been very calm in new situations; her first night with us, we could tell she was slightly anxious because she was pacing for a couple hours. Since her first night she has been completely settled. Social & Home Life How are they with people (adults/kids/new people)? Wonderful! She politely introduces herself and then usually goes to rest in an area where she has a little more privacy. How are they with other dogs? She is interested in meeting other dogs (sniffs them, smiles), but hasn’t had much play time with other dogs around us yet! Cats or other animals (if known)? Unknown Behavior when left alone or when guests visit: She is very calm when left alone as well as when meeting guests. She shows interest in new people, but doesn’t seem to be too concerned by them once she gives them a good sniff. We’ve been with her over 48 hours and have yet to hear her bark. Training & Manners Potty trained? Yes! Crate trained? Yes! Leash skills: She is good on her leash, but her vision is not the best, so needs a little extra guidance sometimes (especially in the dark). Commands known (if any): Unknown Daily Life Typical day with you: Wake up for an early walk, followed by a treat and breakfast and a little bit of playing. Then she relaxes with me while I get ready for work. She will go into the crate when I leave for a couple hours until my roommate comes home around noon. She’ll take another walk, play some more, and spend time with roommate. She’ll take another walk or two in the early evening, making sure to hit the park at some point during the daylight hours. Dinner between 5-6, and another walk before bedtime in crate (between 9-10 usually). Exercise needs: Needs a few walks daily, one extra long one during the daylight hours. She is older, so you can kind of tell when she starts getting tuckered out. Favorite activities or toys: So far the only toy she is interested in is playing catch with her tennis ball! Growth Areas Anything they’re still working on? So far she has not been very snuggly; she will allow pets for up to 30 seconds at a time, but after that point she tends to like her space. She does still like to make sure she is close to her human and finds comfort in it. What helps them succeed? She loves encouragement! Whether it’s verbal or with treats. We can feel her getting more and more confident every day! Ideal Home Only dog / With dog / Either: Either! Good fit for apartment living? Yes! Best type of household (active, moderate, calm): I would say calm to moderate just due to her age, but I think she would be genuinely happy anywhere. What kind of adopter would be the best match? I think she would be an excellent companion for a single person or a couple; as long as someone is available to give her walks and treats she will love them. Foster Note What do you love most about them? I love her calming spirit; when you look her in the eyes, it just feels like you can finally breathe! Why will they make a great companion? She will make a great companion because she is just happy to be loved and be around you! Do they have any funny quirks? She absolutely LOVES drinking out of the toilet, so best to keep bathroom doors closed. Anything else an adopter should know? She is just the sweetest dog ever! She has been the easiest pup in the world thus far, you can tell she really appreciates being taken care of. Her vision isn’t great, so she tends to prefer a well lit room. INTERESTED IN ADOPTING? To adopt Sleepy, apply on our website www.truenorthrescue.org/adopt and email adopt.truenorthrescue@gmail.com to follow up on your application. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL TO ASK IF HE/SHE IS AVAILABLE. IF THIS LISTING IS UP, THE DOG IS NOT ADOPTED YET. Also, we have a very high volume of applications and we are all volunteers. We cannot respond to every application personally. Please make sure your application gives us a good picture of your family and the life you plan on providing a dog from our rescue. We choose a home based on the BEST FIT for EACH dog and approve on a dog by dog basis. Thank you!