Initial Description: Laci was returned due to economic hardships after being in a home for 3 years. She was a little shy in foster care originally, but is a happy, outgoing girl now. Tail waggy and does little hand nibbles when she's excited. She loves to hang outside and enjoy the fresh air. UPDATE 10-23-09: Laci has settled back into foster care like she's never left. If other dogs are getting attention, she pushes her way through wanting to be first in line. She only has 6 teeth left, but loves to mouth you (or should I say "gum" your arm) when she's excited. She has free reign of the house and has been fine when left about 6.5 hours (although we've worked up to that).
Laci's sweetest quality is how affectionate she is. She will paw you when you stop petting her and likes to snuggle up right against your body. She's a great eater and has been getting 6.5 cups per day over 3 meals to put on some weight, and she's finally just right. Part of the reason she was returned is because she has some eye problems which will mean daily ointment for life in both eyes. The ophthalmic specialist can't pinpoint a reason for her corneal degeneration, but could be secondary to Pannus and a combination of dry eye. She has calcium and lipid deposits over both eyes but her vision doesn't seem to be affected too much yet. She doesn't have to go back for a check up for another 6 months.
She has recently taken to running FULL out laps at top speed in the yard, loves to dig in the sand box, but goes crazy to play in the snow! Laci will grab a toy here and there and have fun playing, but her two most favorite things in the world are going for car rides and hanging outside on the porch.
I have her marked as cat safe with supervision because she doesn't do anything to them, but is very interested and will chase if they run. Hanging out in the room with them calmly is not a big deal - and she gets afraid when they whack and hiss at her! So, we are going to keep working with her and the cats together.
UPDATE 3-25-10: Laci has been released by the ophthalmic specialist and is just on a maintenance schedule for her eyes. Although she loves to run and play in the yard, I think she'll be happy without that as long as she has a porch to hang out on. She will do her business on leash and gets so excited when it's time to walk. She can be competitive in the yard, so that will need to be a consideration if she gets placed with another dog. I have tested her a few times home alone, and she does pant but other than that seems ok. She has free reign of the house but her preferred spot to snooze in is the open doored crate. Laci is super sweet, a leaner and just wants someone to love her. Could you be that someone?
UPDATE 6-27-10: Laci has been fostered as an only dog since 5/5/10, and is doing just fine. Although she enjoys the company of other dogs, she’s a very competitive player in the yard and nips others. As an only dog, she will get VERY attached to her new mom, and want to be wherever you are. She’s a little shy with men at first, but will overcome that. She’s a real trooper when it comes to getting her meds; not a problem there at all. She does her laps in the yard, then will find a spot in the shade to rest and keep an eye on you while you’re doing yard work. Right now she lives next door to a very noisy dog that she doesn’t pay attention to at all. She still has free reign of the house, but no crate; she sleeps on her pillow in the living room. She does like riding in the car, but really loves to go for walks! Her eyesight must be fine because she never misses a squirrel or bunny in the yard – and can leap the deck steps to get to them! She’s a sweet and special dog who’s waiting for that special person or family to come wisk her away!
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