Did you say snuggle on the couch? Maisie can assist! Meet Blenheim girl Maisie, she’s approximately 10-years-old and just a few weeks ago was a stray pup. Her luck changed when a good Samaritan found her and contacted CR-USA after taking steps to find an owner. She now has a wonderful foster home with the best couch ever! She also has a young Cavalier foster brother to spend her days with and a kitty, who she respects.
Maisie’s foster mom got busy nursing her back to better health. She is now up-to-date on vaccinations and microchipped. Maisie saw the cardiologist and was cleared to have a much needed anesthetic dental procedure. Although she lost over 20 teeth she still eats with gusto. She takes daily medicine for her heart, eye drops twice a day, and a joint supplement. Even though Maisie has some arthritis, she can jump on the couch, but may like to have doggie steps or a ramp.
Did we mention how much Maisie loves the couch? She doesn’t choose to snooze on the dog beds or in the crates that are available, but spends most days napping on the couch, and even sleeps there at night. Maisie will roll over and ask for belly rubs if you sit next to her.
Maisie is not a big fan of the outdoors, so foster mom sometimes coaxes her there with treats. They do go on short walks and Maisie is shy but curious about greeting new people in the neighborhood but she is sweet and always has a wagging tail. She is okay with meeting small, gentle dogs but larger ones concern her. She is very reliable with her housetraining, doing all her business quickly so she can get back inside – to her couch of course.
Maisie’s hearing is not good so she doesn’t realize how loud she is and can be quite talkative. The variety of sounds she entertains with are chirps, groans and wails. She will even dance and bark when hungry – so that is often! Her hair was clipped short before coming to rescue but is now growing in nicely. She has an elegant long neck, with a lean body and is at an ideal weight of 24 lbs. Car ride? No problem! She is eager to accompany you and doze off while out and about; the backseat is almost like the couch, isn’t it?
Maisie would love to live her retirement years with a family who can provide a comfy couch, yummy food, daily medications for her aging needs, and regular twice-yearly cardiologist checkups. Maisie promises to reward you with continuous companionship, a sweet smile and a constant wagging tail. If you are that special family that can be there for the rest of her days, please complete the online application if you have not yet done so and email Nanci Gordon at nancigordon@gmail.com to let her know of your interest in Maisie.