MEET VERUCA! Veruca is a 10 lb Shih Tzu/Poodle mix with a story that tugs at your heart—but an even brighter future ahead. This little girl was found running loose after being seemingly dumped outside the gates of animal control. For several days she evaded capture, scared and unsure, until she was finally too exhausted to keep running and was safely contained. While we may never know her past, we can promise her future is filled with love, safety, and second chances. Veruca is a sweet girl who just needs a little time to feel secure. She can be hesitant and unsure at first, but once she warms up, her true personality shines—happy, social, affectionate, and playful with a puppy-like spirit. She seeks out attention from her people and absolutely loves being part of the action once she feels safe. Because of her past experience running at large, Veruca will require a secure, physically fenced yard. She is considered a flight risk and is not a candidate for a tether or invisible fence. Leash walking will take patience, time, and trust-building before she feels confident enough to enjoy it. Veruca does well with other dogs and especially enjoys the company of smaller ones, though she is learning that bigger dogs can be friends too. She has also done well interacting with cats. Due to her initial uncertainty, she would do best in a home with older, dog-savvy children who understand how to give her space and allow her to build confidence at her own pace. She has shown a good understanding of house manners and is currently working on crate training. While she's not a big fan of the crate and may be a bit vocal, she is learning routine and making progress. Like many doodle mixes, Veruca will require regular grooming to keep her looking and feeling her best. Veruca is searching for a quiet, patient home that will give her the time she needs to blossom into the loving companion she is meant to be. With a little understanding and a lot of love, this resilient little girl will reward you with endless affection and loyalty. Veruca is: Current on Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies Dewormed Heartworm Tested: Negative Receiving Heartworm and Flea Prevention Microchipped Scheduled for spay surgery at our partner Veterinary office. ADOPTION FEE: $375 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS PET, PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE HTTP://FUREVERTAILS.COM. Unfortunately, at this time we are not currently adopting outside of the state of MI. We process applications ONLY - there is no guarantee that you will get a response to an inquiry. Many of the animals in our foster program come to us with limited or unknown histories. We make every effort to evaluate each animal's temperament and behavior, including testing their interactions with other dogs, cats, and children (defined as individuals under the age of 18, when available). However, every animal is unique—just as every child and household environment is different. While we strive to set both our foster animals and adoptive families up for success through thorough assessments and transparent communication, **we cannot guarantee any specific behavioral outcome**. Animals can be unpredictable by nature, and behavior may change in new environments or over time. By proceeding with adoption or foster placement, applicants acknowledge and accept this inherent risk and agree that no guarantees, either expressed or implied, are made regarding the temperament or behavior of any animal placed through our program. FUREVER TAILS IS A NON-PROFIT, NO-KILL, FOSTER HOME BASED ANIMAL RESCUE BASED OUT OF OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MI. OUR FOSTER ANIMALS ARE LIVING IN FOSTER HOMES AND TREATED LIKE FAMILY UNTIL THEY FIND THEIR OWN FUREVER FAMILIES. OUR ADOPTION PROECESS REQUIRES AN APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED BEFORE A MEET-N-GREET WITH THE ANIMAL CAN TAKE PLACE. ADOPTION FEES ARE NECESSARY TO HELP US COVER VETTING COSTS FOR OUR RESCUED ANIMALS.