A New Life, a New Name, a New Do — Jersey’s in Need of a New Home, Too
Hi, my name is Jersey! I am four years-old, but my life didn’t really begin until I was rescued from a puppy mill by the National Mill Dog Rescue people. Before that I was kept in a small breeding cage and did not get out to potty, or get a bath or get groomed or be loved. My fur was long and matted, and I didn’t even get fed regularly.
When I got to the rescue kennels it was Heaven compared to where I came from. I was checked by a doctor, groomed, given a warm dry bed in a big kennel that had an inside and outside part. I had plenty of food and clean water and a blanket. Lots of people came by everyday to sit with me and to tell me they loved me… and not to worry anymore. I went to one foster home and then to another when the first foster home lady went on vacation.
I have learned a lot in my short time as family member. I have learned to wag my tail and wiggle my body. I have learned to follow my mom around and sometimes get in the bed with her to cuddle. I have learned to be friends with the other dogs in the house. I am very timid and am learning to trust more and more every day. I hardly bark and don’t chew. I am not aggressive. I like to hang out by my mommy’s feet and outside on the deck or in the yard. I don’t know how to play yet even though my mom keeps rolling a yellow thing by me and saying, “Get the ball!” My appetite is good, but my manners could be better. I haven’t peed in the house, yet but the poop just comes wherever I am. Plop, there it is. I haven’t figured this poop thing out yet but, I am a smart girl and will.
I love to be scratched and stroked if you approach me slowly to pick me up or if I want, I’ll just jump up onto your lap. I walk on a leash and can manage a few steps, but they scare me. I am told I am an escape artist, but I haven’t tried to run from this house. Why would I want to go anywhere else? I am a loving, timid, affectionate girl. Every day brings new life to me. I would really like a forever home. I think I would like to be with a family that would be patient with me and let me catch up on being a dog. I mostly want someone to love and to love me back.
While I’m waiting for you I’ll practice on that poop issue. I am one of the lucky ones.
I love you,
Jersey | N9-88
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