Shea, My New Foster Dog

 

Every dog I foster is the best dog in the world, so let me tell you about the latest foster dog. She was rescued from an Indian reserve near Burns Lake, BC by Turtle Gardens. I was told to expect Shea, a 2 year old, 35 lb border collie who had a litter of pups that all died. Well, the name was right because she answers to Shea, but this girl is a 50 lb husky cross who had never been pregnant and is probably less than one year old.

 

Isn’t she beautiful!

This girl would love a home with children (not sure about toddlers). She loves people and most dogs. She is not frightened by men, or people with hats, or trucks that backfire, but she does not like riding in the car—except with her head out the window. She would like to chase rabbits. Not sure about cats.

Shea loves to run, moves beautifully, will chase after thrown apples and toss them in the air. Shea loves playing with other dogs, loves wading into the sea, but I have not seen her swim. She doesn’t love, but willingly accepts bathing. She does love being touched, but she’s not a “sucky” dog.

Shea’s coat is beautiful and has a glow. She has a glorious tail that she carries high and curled over her back. She does not shed excessively. Her teeth are gorgeous. Her nails are light and easy to trim. She is eye-catching.

When folks ask how I can foster a dog and not keep her forever even when I love her, I tell them it’s like being a kindergarten teacher. My job is to get Shea grounded and open her to a world of possibilities. She deserves even more than I can provide, so like a good teacher I’ll watch her graduate to another home, an even better home.

For now, Shea is beside my side throughout the day, which means coming to the clinic. She is learning to tolerate all the dogs & cats that visit us, and when necessary she sits out the client’s visit from her crate in the exam room. Come by and visit and meet the best foster dog in the world.

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