November 17, 2022October 8, 2023
About Me
Iris – Adopted February 2023
Meet Iris
Status: Fostered
Estimated Age: 5 Years
Estimated Weight: 15 Pounds
NEW - 17 NOVEMBER 2022 (from foster mom): Iris, a pint-sized 5-year-old, is ready for some stability in her life. She’s been bounced around 3 homes already, and all she wants are humans and dog siblings to call her own. She loves going on walks and other than that, just likes to hang out wherever there is a comfy dog bed, blanket or pillow. She carries her stuffed (not) duck around as her security blanket, and that’s extremely cute but a sign of a bit of the anxiety her unsettled life has caused. She is thrilled when people stop to meet her and will pull to greet dogs, although she doesn’t enjoy dog play – just meets and greets! Don’t mistake her small size as any indication of a demure bark when she’s on a scent – she is as loud as any beagle when those little legs go a mile a minute on the trail of whatever it might be she is tracking. I definitely see a nosework class in her future. Also, she is extremely food motivated, and I’ve been using her kibble to do some training with her.
Iris is fine with my male foster. She will do well with easy-going dogs (my female beagle is anything but and has initiated a couple tussles with Iris). Unfortunately, she has had a harder time with separation distress with each and every change in residence. She also reacts negatively to being confined (no crating, exercise pens, etc.) but is fine loose in the house -- totally housetrained and doesn’t chew anything. Her separation distress is now treated with medication which hopefully can be diminished under a vet’s supervision once she is settled in her forever home. For now, she needs a home where she is not left alone for more than a couple hours at any time. Hopefully the time can be extended eventually, but there is no way to predict that at this time.
Iris deserves the best home ever. Take her for a walk and she will be a people magnet as all ooh and aah over how cute she is. As her foster mom, I will be working with any adopter to ensure a smooth transition for Iris into her new (and forever) home.
Questions?
Q: Can you tell me more about a specific dog? Is s/he good with kids / housetrained / good with cats/ etc?
A: What we know is in the write up. Our knowledge about any dog that is not in a foster homes is limited. Once approved, our adoption coordinators will work with you to match you with the right dog.
Q: Can I meet a specific dog?
A: We’re sorry, but you must be an approved adopter to meet our dogs. Pre-pandemic, dogs could be met at adoption days, but you still had to be approved to adopt from an adoption day.
Q: How can I adopt a specific dog?
A: You must submit an adoption application and be approved to adopt. You can do that under Adopt – you can also learn about the adoption process there.. It will take about two weeks for an adoption coordinator to get in touch with you. Please keep in mind that dogs that are available now may be adopted in the meantime. But we are always getting new dogs. You can see them on our website.
Q: Can I add another dog to the list on my application?
A: We don’t hold you to the dogs you listed on your application. It gives us an idea of what you are looking for. Plus it will let us know if someone is interested in one of our special needs / hard to place dogs.
Q: I indicated that I was interested in a specific dog on my application, but I see that s/he has been adopted. What happened?
A: We do not hold dogs. Applicants in the queue before you are being approved and may adopt the dog you are interested in before you are approved. But we are always getting new dogs in and your adoption coordinator will help you find the perfect match.
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About Array
- Breed: Iris
- Age: Adult (2-5)
- Gender: Female