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Snapshot of Opa! Size? Small/Medium (30 lbs) Age? 2 Years Activity Level? I play hard and snuggle hard! Noise Level? I like to alert people that something new is happening, but I quiet down quickly! Good with Dogs? I'm great with slow intros :) Good with Cats? Untested, but may chase! A solid “leave it” command will be useful. Good with Kids? Untested Good with Strangers? I'm getting more and more used to them. Potty Trained? I'm a pro! Crate Trained? I don’t like going in (even with my favorite treat), but I do well once inside. Interested? Learn more about Opa below! About Opa: Around 2 years old, Opa lived most of her life in a shelter in Magnolia, Arkansas before making the journey up to Minnesota to find her forever home. While she looks like a lab mix, we were surprised to find that she is mini-sized! Opa is one of the sweetest pups you will have the pleasure to meet. Although she was extremely shy upon arrival, she quickly became comfortable and very attached to both of ‘her humans.’ She began to follow us around everywhere to make sure she could lie in our laps whenever we sat down. While she has been gaining independence and now can tolerate - and will occasionally choose - to be in a separate room, she is still quite the snuggler! She prefers to snuggle most of the day and all night. Opa originally showed a lot of hesitation around unfamiliar people, but has been more confident in meeting new people over time. Opa was immediately interested in the resident dog in her home, but took a while to get fully comfortable and is still learning how to play; she gets really excited in short spurts then isn’t quite sure what to do, all of which is wholly adorable. When she encounters other less familiar dogs, she definitely wants to visit, but prefers when the dogs are calm and keep all four paws on the ground. While Opa appears to enjoy having a canine companion, she would likely be perfectly content with just a human family, too. She LOVES to go for walks and always wants to go faster, faster, faster, as well as chase anything moving, whether it be squirrels or rabbits or even a blowing leaf. She is strong and still learning how to walk with us rather than pull us along on these exciting outings. Opa came fully potty trained and has never had a single accident in the house! She seemed highly perplexed by any commands and shy about us trying to show her, but has been sitting reliably for treats recently. She has also gotten pretty skilled at catching treats out of the air! Opa is motivated by food and by pleasing people, so that bodes well for further training. We learned that Opa had a few health issues upon her arrival, which have largely resolved and she is getting healthier every day. The only health concern that remains is that she needs to complete treatment for heartworm, which is why Opa is listed as Foster to Adopt! Beginning in May, Opa will need to start injections for treatment which will require to her to be on an activity restriction. If you are interested in Opa, Twin Cities Pet Rescue will work with you to inform what is needed for her treatment, as well as a a foster-to-adopt option, so you can welcome Opa into her forever home as she completes treatment! If you are looking for a faithful companion who likes attention, affection, and adventure, look no further: Opa is the one for you! Adoption Fee: $395 MEET ME/ADOPT ME: If you’d like to arrange a meeting or begin the adoption process, please fill out an adoption application by visiting www.twincitiespetrescue.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog/ . A volunteer from Twin Cities Pet Rescue will contact you once your application is reviewed. FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!! Twin Cities Pet Rescue is a volunteer-run, foster home-based organization. We can only rescue as many animals as available foster homes. Please consider saving the life of an animal in need and become a volunteer foster home today. To become a foster, fill out a dog or cat foster application on the Twin Cities Pet Rescue website: www.twincitiespetrescue.org . There is little to no cost to foster an animal. Twin Cities Pet Rescue provides its foster families with food, supplies, and veterinary care for its animals. All you need to do is supply the love! PLEASE NOTE: Twin Cities Pet Rescue does not adopt to homes further than 60 miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area.
