Lilibet

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For Adoption: Lilibet! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. I'd like to introduce you to the sweetest 5 year old Cocker Spaniel, Lilibet. She is around 25lbs, with the softest red coat, with cute white paws, belly, and nose. Very low to no shedding. She's named for her elegant, royal, grandma-vibes. Lili is a former mill mama who previously lived solely to produce puppies. She was housed in deplorable conditions and due to the neglect and isolation she was subjected to, she needs an adoptive family who are understanding of her needs and are willing to take the extra steps to give her the fulfilled and confident life she always deserved. Lilibet would thrive in a quiet home, with people home more often than not. She has spent time with a small pack of well socialized, small dogs and quite enjoyed their company. She would do well with another calm, well-mannered dog but she would also be fine being the only pet in a home, getting all the love and attention to herself. She is a very quiet pup - I haven't heard a bark from her yet. Due to her history, Lili would not be suitable for urban, big city living. She would however adjust well to a suburban or rural environment…a calm, low traffic area is more her speed. And if you have a green space or trails nearby, all the better! She would be okay with older children (12+) who would know how to respect her boundaries and are generally quiet and gentle at home. She is also still building her muscle mass and familiarity with living in a home, so she's still learning to do regular things, such as jump up on the couch. A home with minimal stairs, such as a bungalow or apartment, or a home where she doesn’t need to go up and down a long flight of stairs would be beneficial for her as she is still learning to go up and down stairs on her own. She loves long leisurely walks, with lots of freedom to sniff and explore. She'll often stop you to show off her big smiles and wait for pets before continuing on. She's interested in other people and dogs, very friendly, and non-reactive when coming across them on walks. Her foster mama is careful with her when crossing the road, as she will often stop for various reasons (people going by, sniffs, scratching her ears, etc) and need a quick pick-up to finish crossing safely. If you are someone who prefers walking with a purpose and has places to be - this is not the dog for you. Lilibet loves to take her time and smell ALL the roses, stop to listen for new sounds, and walk sweetly beside you. Her nose is most likely to the ground, going in whichever way a new smell takes her! Her current routine includes a 30-40 minute walk around 7:30am and 4:30pm, with a 10-15 minute walk around 12:00pm and 10:00pm. She is still adjusting to her crate. She spends a few hours in it during the day, and is in it overnight. She will go in it with the cue "crate," but is already sniffing for her rewarding treat! She prefers to sleep in her crate in her foster mama's room, as she gets lonely in the early hours of the morning if in another room and will whine/cry. When coming out of her crate in the morning, she is super excited! Her foster mama lets her run off her excitement instead of engaging with her, as this will build on it and she will pee. Besides this, she doesn't have any accidents in the house anymore as she knows to go potty outside. She is a big fan of her people, and is glued to their side when they're home together. When her foster mama is doing the dishes, there is a 100% chance Lilibet is sitting on her foot, just to let her know that she's there. When moving through the house, Lilibet is never more than a step behind, sure not to miss out on anything going on. If you are a gardener or enjoy spending time in your yard, well count her in. Wherever you are is where she wants to be. She is not a big fan of car rides, so lots of reassurance and positive reinforcement will go a long way in helping her settle as she adjusts. She loves long naps beside her foster mama while she works from home, but as soon as she stands up, Lilibet is up on her feet and ready for whatever adventure through the house she is going to take her on. Lilibet is still learning what it is like to be an adored pup in a loving home. Lots of everyday things are new to her - so her forever home will need to be patient and gentle as she navigates her new world. Due to her history, she is often spooked by things around her, so giving her lots of reassurance, moving things slowly, and introducing new things to her carefully are essential to support her. She is a very fun pup, who is slowly learning that there are good things in this life - lots of curious sniffs, joyful walks, tasty treats, and engaging puzzle toys! We are very confident that the more time she spends in a loving and caring home, the more open and fun she's going to be. She enjoys solving treat puzzles, and sometimes her meals are given through a treat puzzle ball for some extra fun! Due to the conditions Lili lived in before she was rescued, she needed dental surgery to get her teeth cleaned up and had a few removed, her ears needed a significant clean (which is very typical for her breed - with those beautiful floppy ears), and she got up to date on all her shots. Her foster mama currently puts drops in her ears regularly, to keep them clean and reduce the risk of infection. She will need her forever family to keep up good hygiene practices around her ears, to ensure they are kept in good health going forward. When Lilibet came into her foster home she was in heat, and we were therefore unable to go through with her spay surgery at that time. Her adoptive family will need to sign a contract agreeing to bring her back to our vet for her spay surgery a few months into the adoption. This will be covered by the adoption fee. Her adoptive family will need to live within 1hr of Cambridge to feasibly accommodate the need for return for spay. Lili had a harder time at the vet, and regressed when she came back home. She needed rest, reassurance, and time to decompress with her favourite people at home for a few days after her appointment to get back to her lovely self. If you're looking for a best-friend to absolutely adore - to quite literally take long walks on the beach with and stop and smell the roses - then look no further! Lilibet is your girl. #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #pounddogs #pdr13years #pounddogrescue13yearsstrong Name: Lilibet ID # PDR1395 Age: 5yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Cocker spaniel Colours: red Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700

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