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Hi, I'm

Ava

Boxer

currently located at

Great Plains SPCA - Merriam Campus

Merriam, KS

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age

Adult

gender

Female

colour

Black

size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

pet id

44366599

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My story

Nobody knows how to wear a hat quite like I do&#44 donandamp;#39;t you think? Hi there&#44 Iandamp;#39;m Ava! A sweet and silly girl that canandamp;#39;t wait for her forever family. Thankfully&#44 all the kind people at the shelter have given me so much to be happy about. Iandamp;#39;ve learned what it means to be house trained&#44 how to share my toys&#44 and Iandamp;#39;ve experienced what it means to be loved&#44 really and truly loved by a human. andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;I want so much to trust every human I meet right away. But I need a little time to get to know someone and really develop a sense of connection and love for that human. The shelter experience lends itself to a lot of unfamiliar people needing to interact with me often&#44 and I get nervous and scared around all that attention. I prefer slower introductions&#44 getting to know the person&#44 and finding that I can trust that no one wants to hurt me. Once there is patience and understanding between us&#44 Iandamp;#39;m a little doll. Iandamp;#39;ve got quite the personality&#44 and I want so much to be a part of a family and feel included in activities.andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;I am also kennel trained&#44 and I like to sleep in my quiet little spot. Iandamp;#39;ve been soaking up the love in a foster home recently. When Iandamp;#39;m not snuggled up with Foster Dad&#44 I enjoy playing with my toys and snoozing the day way. I absolutely adore squeaky toys&#44 and Iandamp;#39;m a big fan of car rides&#44 too. Starbuckandamp;#39;s Pup Cup anyone?andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;Before I fully commit to a family&#44 Iandamp;#39;d really love to meet everyone to ensure we all have that special connection. Since Iandamp;#39;m still learning that new people are indeed trustworthy&#44 I would appreciate older kids who know how to be gentle with me. Love is a two-way street&#44 you know. I canandamp;#39;t wait to shower my new family with endless love&#44 loyalty&#44 and lots of joy. Together&#44 weandamp;#39;ll make beautiful memories&#44 and I promise to be the best companion anyone could ask for.andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;Love from Ava

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Ava, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.

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Great Plains SPCA - Merriam Campus

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5424 Antioch Drive

Merriam, KS 66202

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