Ronda

My story

This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.Ronda is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Ronda has not been acclimating well to the care center environment despite best effort to keep her comfortable. Ronda will pancake, and refuse to enter back into her kennel and is noted to pull hard and unable to settle outside even for longer walks. Ronda is social with staff but struggling in the care center. Medically, Ronda is slightly underweight.**Meet Ronda!**Ronda was brought to ACC after her previous owner dropped her off at a local police precinct, saying they could no longer care for her. While her history is limited, her behavior at the shelter has revealed a gentle, sensitive soul who's eager to trust-she just needs the time and space to do so on her own terms. At 5 years old and 50 lbs, Ronda is a lovely medium-large girl with soft eyes, a wiggly tail, and a playful spirit waiting to bloom.**My ideal home:**Ronda would do best in a calm, adult-only home with adopters who are patient and understanding. She thrives on quiet routines and slow introductions to people and environments. A yard would be a bonus, but most important is a family that can give her the time she needs to settle in.**Good with kids?**Due to her fearfulness, Ronda is recommended for a home with **no children under 13**.**Good with other pets?**Ronda has shown a playful, bouncy interest in other dogs when greeting them through gates. She can be enthusiastic and sometimes frustrated when she doesn't get a chance to engage, but she's generally friendly with calm, well-matched dogs. She may enjoy a home with another gentle dog, pending a slow, structured introduction.**Leash manners:**Ronda generally walks well on leash and will often trot alongside her handler with a loose, relaxed body. At times, she may freeze or "pancake" when nervous, but with a soft voice and gentle encouragement, she can be coaxed forward. She enjoys "find it" games and exploring the play yard.**Overall health:**Ronda is slightly underweight but otherwise healthy. She has recovered from a mild respiratory illness (kennel cough) and is no longer in heat. She is not yet spayed. Ronda is up to date on vaccines and preventatives and has no known medical conditions.**Behavior determination:****Level 3** - Ronda has shown fearful behaviors such as trembling, lip licking, and whale eye, particularly in new situations or during handling. She allows petting when approached slowly and gently and has shown the capacity to warm up with positive reinforcement and time. She'll benefit greatly from a calm decompression period in her new home.**Other fun facts:*** Ronda loves playing "find it" with tossed treats in the yard* She sometimes tries to lie down to avoid going back into her kennel. Primary Color: Brown Weight: 48.8 Age: 5yrs 2mths 0wks

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