Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Story
Meet Haiku! Haiku was adopted from the South LA shelter as a puppy and then surrendered back 13 years later as a senior. How upside-down her world must feel? Haiku is head shy because she doesn't see 100% and hands reaching towards her startles her. When we approach her slowly, and even the longer she is here at FFF, she gains our trust and allows us to pet her softly. She is otherwise pretty healthy! When we scoop poop in the yard, she follows closely behind and does nose boops into our calves. Haiku goes on sauntering walks and is a loyal companion when she tags along on wine tastings. She seems house broken because she always keeps her kennel clean overnight. Haiku does well with other dogs, but does prefer to have her own space. She is a "medium" dog in height, but is less than 25 lbs so she would fit most apartment pet policies. Haiku will make an excellent, non-judgemental companion, if you promise not to judge her, too! Haiku went on a 2-week Frosted Fling and we got some great insight into how she behaves in the home! Haiku is a good eater, but prefers dinner to breakfast and mostly just picks in the morning. Doesn't she know breakfast is the most important meal of the day?? Haiku was housebroken in her Fling home and even slept through the whole night without an additional midnight potty break. She gets around pretty well for a teenaged dog and even kept up with younger dogs on walks. Occasionally she would get spurts of energy and play chase with her Fling mom! Haiku can coexisting peacefully with other animals, but prefers to have her own space for eating and sleeping. She does well in the crate and seemed to appreciate having her own space to go to when she needed a break from any commotion. She is an old lady after all! Haiku takes a little time to warm up to new people, but she does enjoy human attention once she gets to know you. She would really flourish with a family who allows her the time and space to warm up at her own pace! Her Fling family says, "In the two weeks she lived with me, Haiku totally changed! She does not love being woken up (who does?!) but other than that, she let me do anything with her! She let me cut her nails, put sweaters on her, carry her, hug her, towel her off, etc. She attended my mom's annual Christmas party where she met lots of new people and did great! She loves following people around and would watch my mom load the dishwasher intently. Haiku is a really sweet girl, she is not the most affectionate dog, but when you earn her trust it is very rewarding. She is a great size, quiet, potty trained, mellow... She may not be the dog who will run up to you wagging her tail when you get home, but she also won't chew anything up or bark while you are at work! She will bond with you but it will take time. After tow weeks, she would follow me around and even licked my hand which made my heart swell! I think that her personality will continue to blossom as she gains more confidence and once she has the stability of a family. She is a great dog!" Haiku lives in a foster home. Please submit an application to schedule an appointment to meet her! Visit us at Open House: Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am - 1 pm CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19 Learn more about our programs at www.frostedfacesfoundation.org/family. No adoption fees and we help with medical costs! Apply to become a family: www.frostedfacesfoundation.org/apply Questions: adopt@frostedfacesfoundation.org
