Annie is a beautiful example of a female Stafford-shire Bull Terrier who is looking for a family to show her attention and some much needed love. She is currently in a foster home where she is learning all her indoor manners. Annie must have a special family to care for her as she is deaf and must be considered an indoor dog and part of a loving family. She is 2-3 years old, housebroken, and crate trained. She reacts with some dogs and probably would like to be the only dog of the house so she can have all your attention. She does love children and is very gentle when taking treats. She gives soft kisses and likes to greet you with a tall hug and stretch. Her foster home is working on her leash skills, but she loves to run and play in the backyard or dog park. While Annie can’t hear, she certainly is aware of her surroundings. She loves car rides and to watch the passing scenery.
Annie would very much like the opportunity to be part of a forever family. If you are interested in learning more about Annie, please contact the Humane Society of Grove and Grand Lake at 918-786-7630 or her foster family at 918-801-6834.
Please visit the Humane Society of Grove and Grand Lake if you are interested in adopting a shelter pet. Each shelter animal has a story of their own to share, but all they want is a home and a “shiny new start” to life. Brimming with excitement, a newly adopted dog’s first day home gives him an important first impression. The Humane Society of Grove and Grand Lake offers these tips for a bright new beginning for your newly adopted shelter pet:
1. Have a canine-proof confinement area ready to introduce on day one. Even if adopting an adult dog, you will want to confine her while unsupervised to prevent mishaps This area could be a crate or gated kitchen/laundry room with her bed, water, toys and chew things.
2. Make rules in advance and stick to them from the start. If you prefer your dog stay off the couch, putting this rule into effect the first day will cause less confusion later.
3. Schedule plenty of potty breaks. Even house trained dogs sometimes slip in new environments, so take her outside more often than you normally would when she first arrives.
4. Give your new pal time alone. If you bring your dog home on a Friday and shower her with nonstop attention all weekend, when you leave her alone come Monday, she may go from “bliss to the abyss”. A few five-minute solitary stints the first day (progressing to an hour the next), will help avert separation anxiety.
5. Skip the “Welcome Home” party for now. There is nothing wrong with having a few friends over to meet your adopted dog, but give her a few days to settle in before you show her off.
Visit the Grove Humane Society shelter located two miles east of downtown Grove on Highway 10 to see all of the wonderful animals waiting for adoption. Visit the Grove Humane Society’s website at www.humanesocietyofgrove.com, Petfinder, or Facebook to see pictures of some of the available dogs and cats hoping for a “shiny new start”. And you can help the Humen Society of Grove and Grand Lake by mailing your tax-deductible monetary donation to P.O. Box 451205, Grove, OK 74345 or donate electronically via its website.
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