Basics • Carmelina aka Carmy • Age / Size: 5 years / 10 lbs • Rescued in Texas after being surrendered when her owner got ill 💛 Personality Snapshot • Describe in 3–5 words: gentle sweet chill funny • Energy level (Low / Moderate / High): low • More people‑oriented or independent? People oriented • How do they handle new situations? She’s very brave and adapts quickly but you can tell she’s cautious 🐕 Social & Home Life • How are they with people (adults/kids/new people)? Shes shy but not overly fearful which is cute. She’s really good with kids so far if they know how to be gentle. She is happy with everyone. • How are they with other dogs? So far so good! She’s interested • Cats or other animals (if known)? Not sure • Behavior when left alone or when guests visit: She has been crying a bit when we leave her in the other room but she eventually sleeps 🎓 Training & Manners • Potty trained? Seems to be pee pad trained and knows to use the bathroom outside • Crate trained? Not sure • Leash skills: Getting better everyday • Commands known (if any): Not sure she is really well behaved though 🌞 Daily Life • Typical day with you: 8 am breakfast 8:15 short walk 1pm walk 6pm dinner 6:15 walk 9pm bathroom break before bed 10pm goes to bed in her own area • Exercise needs: chill walks • Favorite activities or toys: Peanut butter kong, blankets, stuffed animals 🌱 Growth Areas • Anything they’re still working on? Stairs! Not sure if she is a stairs dog at all. She's probably never seen them before... • What helps them succeed? Patience! And cheese 🏡 Ideal Home • Only dog / With dog / Either: Either depending on dog • Good fit for apartment living? Yes • Best type of household (active, moderate, calm): Calm • What kind of adopter would be the best match? Someone patient who is looking for couch buddy/ super low energy dog 💙 Foster Note She has a super charming crooked smile and she watches tv like a human. She loves blankets and will find something blanket adjacent and gingerly drag it to her bed. We’ve also noticed she admires herself in reflective surfaces which she absolutely should because she’s very handsome and beautiful. Everyone thinks she’s a puppy and coos over her on walks. She’s really well behaved you could bring her anywhere. INTERESTED IN ADOPTING? To adopt Carmelina, 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!