OUR DOGS

 

We believe that all dogs are a lifetime commitment and members of the family; thus we strive to find homes that share this same core belief. Every dog is unique in its physical needs and personality. Our goal is to match families with dogs that best suit each other’s needs. To better convey the needs of our doggos to potential furever homes, we've decided to divide them up based on temperament.

 Be aware that the majority of our dogs are high-risk and “project” dogs that require behavioral and/or medical management. What this means to you, as a potential adopter, is that these are not your average, easy-going family dogs. These dogs NEED daily application of training to best set the dog, and your relationship with this dog, up for success. Lack of continued training will likely result in past behaviors returning.

Please be certain to thoroughly review bios before submitting an application for a particular dog.

**NOTE: The QBSDR Ranch is not open to the public.
All meet n' greets are scheduled by appointment after an application has been approved.**

 
 

BEGINNER

Based solely on temperament, these dogs would be appropriate for a
first-time dog owner that has little or no previous dog training experience.

 
BILBO Male, approx. 7-8 years old Owner surrender due to complications from IVDD. Currently fostered in NorCal. Uses wheelchair to get around, without wheelchair will drag back legs. Has urinary incontinence, requires belly bands and occasional expressions. Had surgery in March ’17. Currently undergoing physical therapy. Needs continued strengthening exercises and stretching at home. Great with dogs and kids; very energetic and playful. Would be great for families of all experience levels.

BILBO
Male, approx. 7-8 years old

Owner surrender due to complications from IVDD.
Currently fostered in NorCal.
Uses wheelchair to get around, without wheelchair will drag back legs.
Has urinary incontinence, requires belly bands and occasional expressions.
Had surgery in March ’17.
Currently undergoing physical therapy.
Needs continued strengthening exercises and stretching at home.
Great with dogs and kids; very energetic and playful.
Would be great for families of all experience levels.

MAGGIE MAE Female, approx. 12 years old Owner surrender due to family moving. Very sweet senior girl; total love bug. Great with other dogs and people of all ages. Walks well on leash. Has Bilateral Cherry Eyes, a condition where the tear glands pop out; managed with daily cleaning. Has Discoid Lupus on the nose, managed with limited sun exposure and doggie sunblock. Has mild incontinence, managed with medication.

MAGGIE MAE
Female, approx. 12 years old

Owner surrender due to family moving.
Very sweet senior girl; total love bug.
Great with other dogs and people of all ages.
Walks well on leash.
Has Bilateral Cherry Eyes, a condition where the tear glands pop out; managed with daily cleaning.
Has Discoid Lupus on the nose, managed with limited sun exposure and doggie sunblock.
Has mild incontinence, managed with medication.

ZOLTAN Male, approx. 12-13 years old Surrendered after owners passed away. Friendly and easy-going demeanor. Great with dogs and people of all ages. A big teddy bear that loves to lounge around. Has arthritis in knees. Has hip dysplasia. Has Soft-Cell Sarcoma (a medium-grade cancer). Will be great for any family or individual – looking for a relaxed companion.

ZOLTAN
Male, approx. 12-13 years old

Surrendered after owners passed away.
Friendly and easy-going demeanor.
Great with dogs and people of all ages.
A big teddy bear that loves to lounge around.
Has arthritis in knees.
Has hip dysplasia.
Has Soft-Cell Sarcoma (a medium-grade cancer).
Will be great for any family or individual – looking for a relaxed companion.

 

INTERMEDIATE

These dogs require an experienced dog owner as many may have behavioral issues such as
reactivity, resource guarding, or separation anxiety. Please read bios thoroughly.

 
DOOGIE Male, approx. 7 years old (Courtesy Post – not a QBSDR dog, but being adopted through QBSDR) Surrendered at 2 y/o due food aggression and lack of socialization. Requires continued behavioral management (impulse control). Gets overly excited which can escalate to reactivity (bark, lunge, spin) if not properly managed. Knows basic commands. Crate trained. Enjoys walks/outings; walks well on leash when not excited. NOT suitable for homes with small children. Would be best as only dog or with a mellow female.

DOOGIE
Male, approx. 7 years old
(Courtesy Post – not a QBSDR dog, but being adopted through QBSDR)

Surrendered at 2 y/o due food aggression and lack of socialization.
Requires continued behavioral management (impulse control).
Gets overly excited which can escalate to reactivity (bark, lunge, spin) if not properly managed.
Knows basic commands.
Crate trained.
Enjoys walks/outings; walks well on leash when not excited.
NOT suitable for homes with small children.
Would be best as only dog or with a mellow female.

EMMETT Male, approx. 6-7 years old Owner surrender after he bit a baby crawling near his food. Has food aggression around other dogs. Low key, mellow, medium energy level. Walks well on leash. Loves to play with toys and cuddle. Has arthritis in the knees. Gets along well with respectful dogs in small groups, unknown with cats. NOT suitable for a home with young children or a family planning to have children.

EMMETT
Male, approx. 6-7 years old

Owner surrender after he bit a baby crawling near his food.
Has food aggression around other dogs.
Low key, mellow, medium energy level.
Walks well on leash.
Loves to play with toys and cuddle.
Has arthritis in the knees.
Gets along well with respectful dogs in small groups, unknown with cats.
NOT suitable for a home with young children or a family planning to have children.

HIRO Male, approx. 13 years old. Owner surrendered due to skin issues (which have been resolved). Petite in stature for a corgi. Very nervous and anxious. Would be best in calm home environment. Good with older, respectful kids. Has dog and leash aggression. Crate and potty trained. Loves to play fetch. Best in home with mellow female or as only dog. Requires glucosamine due to age.

HIRO
Male, approx. 13 years old.

Owner surrendered due to skin issues (which have been resolved).
Petite in stature for a corgi.
Very nervous and anxious.
Would be best in calm home environment.
Good with older, respectful kids.
Has dog and leash aggression.
Crate and potty trained.
Loves to play fetch.
Best in home with mellow female or as only dog.
Requires glucosamine due to age.


SAM Male, approx. 5-6 years old Found as a stray in Temecula by good Samaritans. Very sweet demeanor. Loves people and cuddling. Doesn’t care to play with other dogs or toys. Has some leash reactivity to larger dogs. Good with dogs and great with kids of all ages (especially special-needs kids). Crate and potty trained. Underwent TPLO surgery on left knee -- will likely need surgery on right knee in the future. Underwent emergency surgery to correct large perineal hernia and bladder entrapment. Due severity of this hernia, his rectal wall and sphincter has weakened which results in a taking a long time to potty.

SAM
Male, approx. 5-6 years old

Found as a stray in Temecula by good Samaritans.
Very sweet demeanor.
Loves people and cuddling.
Doesn’t care to play with other dogs or toys.
Has some leash reactivity to larger dogs.
Good with dogs and great with kids of all ages (especially special-needs kids).
Crate and potty trained.
Underwent TPLO surgery on left knee -- will likely need surgery on right knee in the future.
Underwent emergency surgery to correct large perineal hernia and bladder entrapment. Due severity of this hernia, his rectal wall and sphincter has weakened which results in a taking a long time to potty.

ADVANCED

These dogs have more advanced issues which may include bite history and advanced behavioral issues.
They will need experienced owners that are willing to continue the hard work they need to thrive.

BANJO Male, approx. 1-1.5 years old Owner surrender due to relocation and being too energetic. Good with dogs and older, respectful kids. VERY HIGH ENERGY AND VOCAL. Requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. Can be very destructive. Loves to play with dogs and toys. Is very pushy and gets overly excited. Working on jumping and mouthiness. **Poop Eater ** Crate and potty trained. Knows basic commands. Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership.

BANJO
Male, approx. 1-1.5 years old

Owner surrender due to relocation and being too energetic.
Good with dogs and older, respectful kids.
VERY HIGH ENERGY AND VOCAL.
Requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation.
Can be very destructive.
Loves to play with dogs and toys.
Is very pushy and gets overly excited.
Working on jumping and mouthiness.
**Poop Eater**
Crate and potty trained.
Knows basic commands.
Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership.

BUSTER Male, approx. 7-8 years old Owner surrender to due to aggression issues with family’s new puppy. Has severe Degenerative Joint Disease of the hips; had bilateral FHO surgery (aka hip replacement) surgery Feb-2018. Good with most dogs. Best with low-energy/calm dogs. Reactive with high-energy and overly excited dogs. Good with older, respectful kiddos. Enjoys playing with toys. Loves walks and frapping. Crate and potty trained. Knows basic commands. Working on leash manners. Requires glucosamine supplements for remainder of life. Needs owner with dog reactivity experience.

BUSTER
Male, approx. 7-8 years old

Owner surrender to due to aggression issues with family’s new puppy.
Has severe Degenerative Joint Disease of the hips; had bilateral FHO surgery (aka hip replacement) surgery Feb-2018.
Good with most dogs. Best with low-energy/calm dogs. Reactive with high-energy and overly excited dogs.
Good with older, respectful kiddos.
Enjoys playing with toys.
Loves walks and frapping.
Crate and potty trained.
Knows basic commands.
Working on leash manners.
Requires glucosamine supplements for remainder of life.
Needs owner with dog reactivity experience.

CHANCE Male, approx. 4 years old Owner surrender due to behavioral issues including peeing everywhere, fighting with other dogs and growling at owners. VERY HIGH ENERGY AND VOCAL. Requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. Likes to play with toys. Is very pushy and gets overly excited. Will mark (pee) on everything if allowed. Crate and potty trained. Knows basic commands. Working on leash manners. Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership. Without a strong leader, he will challenge.

CHANCE
Male, approx. 4 years old

Owner surrender due to behavioral issues including peeing everywhere, fighting with other dogs and growling at owners.
VERY HIGH ENERGY AND VOCAL.
Requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation.
Likes to play with toys.
Is very pushy and gets overly excited.
Will mark (pee) on everything if allowed.
Crate and potty trained.
Knows basic commands.
Working on leash manners.
Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership. Without a strong leader, he will challenge.

ELJAY Has Bite History Male, approx. 1.5-2 years old Pulled from Wildomar Shelter. Labeled “Rescue Only” due to food aggression and biting a child (broke skin). Returned to shelter twice. VERY HIGH ENERGY. Very playful and very stubborn. Very excitable, afraid of a lot of everyday objects, car rides. Currently working on socialization and reactivity to dogs. Working on leash manners and basic obedience. Working on doggie manners. Has Hip Dysplasia. Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership. NOT suitable for a home with children. As of 2/11/2019, we are still getting to know Eljay. Check back for more information at a later date.

ELJAY
Has Bite History
Male, approx. 1.5-2 years old

Pulled from Wildomar Shelter.
Labeled “Rescue Only” due to food aggression and biting a child (broke skin).
Returned to shelter twice.
VERY HIGH ENERGY.
Very playful and very stubborn.
Very excitable, afraid of a lot of everyday objects, car rides.
Currently working on socialization and reactivity to dogs.
Working on leash manners and basic obedience.
Working on doggie manners.
Has Hip Dysplasia.
Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership.
NOT suitable for a home with children.

As of 2/11/2019, we are still getting to know Eljay. Check back for more information at a later date.

INDY Has Bite History Male, approx. 3.5-4 years old Pulled from San Jose Animal Care Center. Labeled “Rescue Only” due to biting and food aggression. Bit first family while herding children, bit second family while being hand fed. Working on food aggression with people. Working on courtesy and impulse control. VERY HIGH ENERGY AND VOCAL. Easily excited. Crate and potty trained. Playful with toys and dogs of the right energy and temperament. Loves to go on walks and hikes. Needs corgi savvy and experienced owner. Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership. NOT SUITABLE for first time owner or homes with small children.

INDY
Has Bite History
Male, approx. 3.5-4 years old

Pulled from San Jose Animal Care Center.
Labeled “Rescue Only” due to biting and food aggression.
Bit first family while herding children, bit second family while being hand fed.
Working on food aggression with people.
Working on courtesy and impulse control.
VERY HIGH ENERGY AND VOCAL.
Easily excited.
Crate and potty trained.
Playful with toys and dogs of the right energy and temperament.
Loves to go on walks and hikes.
Needs corgi savvy and experienced owner.
Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership.
NOT SUITABLE for first time owner or homes with small children.

KIMO Has Bite History Male, approx. 2.5 years old Pulled from Pasadena Humane Society Labeled “Rescue Only” due to food aggression, resource guarding, touch sensitivity, and dog aggression. Made several attempts to bite shelter staff and other dogs. Working on socialization with dogs and men. Crate and potty trained. Working on rules, boundaries, leash manners, and desensitizing to physical touch. Very pushy and stubborn. BIG MARKER - will mark/pee on anything and everything. Must maintain muzzle training. Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership. As of 2/11/2019, we are still getting to know Kimo. Check back for more information at a later date.

KIMO
Has Bite History
Male, approx. 2.5 years old

Pulled from Pasadena Humane Society
Labeled “Rescue Only” due to food aggression, resource guarding, touch sensitivity, and dog aggression.
Made several attempts to bite shelter staff and other dogs.
Working on socialization with dogs and men.
Crate and potty trained.
Working on rules, boundaries, leash manners, and desensitizing to physical touch.
Very pushy and stubborn.
BIG MARKER - will mark/pee on anything and everything.
Must maintain muzzle training.
Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership.

As of 2/11/2019, we are still getting to know Kimo. Check back for more information at a later date.

LESTER Has Bite History Male, approx. 8-9 years old. Owner surrender due to nipping toddler. Adopted then returned due to guarding and biting people. Working on socialization and dog reactivity. Has allergies and hip dysplasia. Crate and potty trained. Medium to high energy. Walks well on leash. Knows basic commands. Very food motivated. Loves walking, treadmills, and hikes. Requires glucosamine supplements for remainder of his life. Needs corgi savvy and dog experienced owner. Best as only dog with single individual. Will resource guard humans if shown too much affection. NOT SUITABLE for first time owner or households with children. Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership.

LESTER
Has Bite History
Male, approx. 8-9 years old.

Owner surrender due to nipping toddler.
Adopted then returned due to guarding and biting people.
Working on socialization and dog reactivity.
Has allergies and hip dysplasia.
Crate and potty trained.
Medium to high energy.
Walks well on leash.
Knows basic commands.
Very food motivated.
Loves walking, treadmills, and hikes.
Requires glucosamine supplements for remainder of his life.
Needs corgi savvy and dog experienced owner.
Best as only dog with single individual.
Will resource guard humans if shown too much affection.
NOT SUITABLE for first time owner or households with children.
Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership.

SHORTY Male, approx. 2.5 years old Owner surrender due to guarding people and starting fights with other dogs. VERY HIGH ENERGY. Nervous and insecure -- needs direction, guidance, and confidence building. Working on socialization with dogs, people, and other environments. Crate and potty trained. Loves toys and playing with dogs. Very easily excited – working on calmness and slowing down. Needs to be fully engaged with human when handled (aka needs to be aware that you're going to touch him). Will resource guard humans if shown too much affection. Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership.

SHORTY
Male, approx. 2.5 years old

Owner surrender due to guarding people and starting fights with other dogs.
VERY HIGH ENERGY.
Nervous and insecure -- needs direction, guidance, and confidence building.
Working on socialization with dogs, people, and other environments.
Crate and potty trained.
Loves toys and playing with dogs.
Very easily excited – working on calmness and slowing down.
Needs to be fully engaged with human when handled (aka needs to be aware that you're going to touch him).
Will resource guard humans if shown too much affection.
Requires continued behavior management and strong leadership.

 

SANCTUARY DOGS

Our sanctuary dogs are special. Despite the medical or behavioral issues that may have brought them to the Ranch, the one thing that unifies them all is that they are educators. Because of them, we have learned to always be Present, Aware, and Mindful of our surroundings and interactions. We are so thankful to be able to give them a loving home and grateful for their enduring spirits.

LEO Bite History; No bite inhibition Male, 10.5 years old Saved from death row at shelter. Owner surrender at 10 years due to biting; bites so severe, unadoptable, and was to be euthanized. Bites occurred while being pet, hugged, or when he challenged owners. Has put people in emergency room; bites require stitches. Was family's first dog, purchased from pet store (puppy mill dog). Owners unaware of needs of breed; lacked training. No bite inhibition (no control of bite pressure), which makes bites the most dangerous. Resents over-affection and softness, needs strong leadership and a job. Thrives on working and running through commands. Enjoys fetch, walks, and car rides. Requires glucosamine supplements for the remainder of his life.

LEO
Bite History; No bite inhibition
Male, 10.5 years old

Saved from death row at shelter.
Owner surrender at 10 years due to biting; bites so severe, unadoptable, and was to be euthanized.
Bites occurred while being pet, hugged, or when he challenged owners.
Has put people in emergency room; bites require stitches.
Was family's first dog, purchased from pet store (puppy mill dog).
Owners unaware of needs of breed; lacked training.
No bite inhibition (no control of bite pressure), which makes bites the most dangerous.
Resents over-affection and softness, needs strong leadership and a job.
Thrives on working and running through commands.
Enjoys fetch, walks, and car rides.
Requires glucosamine supplements for the remainder of his life.

COREY Bite History; No bite inhibition Male, 6.5 years old Saved from death row at shelter. Owner surrender at 4.5 years old due to biting; bites so severe, unadoptable; owner left Susan's number with shelter. Bite occurred while being brushed. Was family's first dog, purchased from pet store (puppy mill dog) First time owners unaware of needs of the breed. No bite inhibition (no control of bite pressure) which makes bites the most dangerous. Was extremely reactive to being touched. Had human aggression, dog aggression, resource guarding, and food aggression. Requires muzzle when handling intimate areas (ears, paws, eyes). Has OBD (Obsessive Ball Disorder); LOVES to play fetch. Is extremely smart and athletic, loves to learn and work. Enjoys car ride and walks. Has hip dysplasia. Requires glucosamine supplements for remainder of life.

COREY
Bite History; No bite inhibition
Male, 6.5 years old

Saved from death row at shelter.
Owner surrender at 4.5 years old due to biting; bites so severe, unadoptable; owner left Susan's number with shelter.
Bite occurred while being brushed.
Was family's first dog, purchased from pet store (puppy mill dog)
First time owners unaware of needs of the breed.
No bite inhibition (no control of bite pressure) which makes bites the most dangerous.
Was extremely reactive to being touched.
Had human aggression, dog aggression, resource guarding, and food aggression.
Requires muzzle when handling intimate areas (ears, paws, eyes).
Has OBD (Obsessive Ball Disorder); LOVES to play fetch.
Is extremely smart and athletic, loves to learn and work.
Enjoys car ride and walks.
Has hip dysplasia.
Requires glucosamine supplements for remainder of life.

GATSBY Bite History; bite inhibition being determined Male, 3.5 years old. Owner surrender due to biting family member. Bit member of foster family; now lives at QBSDR Ranch Insecure dog that needs to build confidence and learn boundaries. Needs desensitizing to body being touched. Needs further socialization. Good with small number of dogs, but becomes easily overwhelmed with large numbers. Knows basic commands. If allowed to eventually be adopted, must go to a very experienced owner. Currently under observation to determine further training needs.

GATSBY
Bite History; bite inhibition being determined
Male, 3.5 years old.

Owner surrender due to biting family member.
Bit member of foster family; now lives at QBSDR Ranch
Insecure dog that needs to build confidence and learn boundaries.
Needs desensitizing to body being touched.
Needs further socialization.
Good with small number of dogs, but becomes easily overwhelmed with large numbers.
Knows basic commands.
If allowed to eventually be adopted, must go to a very experienced owner.

Currently under observation to determine further training needs.

COOKIE Bite history; has bite inhibition Male, 6 years old Owner surrender to rescue for behavioral issues and biting; owners got him through Craigslist for $5. Lived entire life outside in yard, not part of household. Lacked socialization with people; had no training. Working on food aggression and resource guarding of bowls and toys from humans. Working on desensitizing body parts to touch and restraint; ears, butt, paws, WILL BITE. Continuing to learn rules and boundaries in household. Sweet with a pushy attitude. Loves to play. Gets muscle spasms and pain in back. NO children in household Has trust issues and holds grudges. Lives with permanent foster family.

COOKIE
Bite history; has bite inhibition
Male, 6 years old

Owner surrender to rescue for behavioral issues and biting; owners got him through Craigslist for $5.
Lived entire life outside in yard, not part of household.
Lacked socialization with people; had no training.
Working on food aggression and resource guarding of bowls and toys from humans.
Working on desensitizing body parts to touch and restraint; ears, butt, paws, WILL BITE.
Continuing to learn rules and boundaries in household.
Sweet with a pushy attitude.
Loves to play.
Gets muscle spasms and pain in back.
NO children in household
Has trust issues and holds grudges.
Lives with permanent foster family.

COMET Male, 7 years old. Comet is a black and white Merle Pembroke which a clear indicator that Comet was a very irresponsibly bred corgi. Has seborrheic dermatitis, hip dysplasia, spondylosis of the spine, and severe allergies. Attrition of the teeth, which have worn the enamel down to the gums. Upon intake at 3.5yrs, Comet already had hip dysplasia and spondylosis of the spine, a degenerative condition that will continue to worsen as he ages. He has bone spurs growing from multiple vertebrae that have begun fusing together. Comet didn't ask for any of these things to happen to him, he didn't breed himself - he's just accepted, dealt, and continued on, aware of his limitations, and showing his gratitude and appreciation through his soulful eyes and gentle kisses. Comet loves a comfy bed, enjoys squeaky toys and a warm snuggle. His favorite past time is tracking and herding flies, taking leisurely strolls, and lounging around with his senior brofurs. Comet is good with dogs, good with respectful children, and unknown with cats.

COMET
Male, 7 years old.

Comet is a black and white Merle Pembroke which a clear indicator that Comet was a very irresponsibly bred corgi.

Has seborrheic dermatitis, hip dysplasia, spondylosis of the spine, and severe allergies.
Attrition of the teeth, which have worn the enamel down to the gums.
Upon intake at 3.5yrs, Comet already had hip dysplasia and spondylosis of the spine, a degenerative condition that will continue to worsen as he ages.
He has bone spurs growing from multiple vertebrae that have begun fusing together.

Comet didn't ask for any of these things to happen to him, he didn't breed himself - he's just accepted, dealt, and continued on, aware of his limitations, and showing his gratitude and appreciation through his soulful eyes and gentle kisses.

Comet loves a comfy bed, enjoys squeaky toys and a warm snuggle. His favorite past time is tracking and herding flies, taking leisurely strolls, and lounging around with his senior brofurs. Comet is good with dogs, good with respectful children, and unknown with cats.

BUDDY (Bite History; bite inhibition TBD) Male, 10 years old. Owner surrender to shelter. Came to QBSDR has "rescue only" due to bite history. Good with dogs. Friendly with people, but challenges and guards. Needs work on boundaries and house rules

BUDDY
(Bite History; bite inhibition TBD)
Male, 10 years old.

Owner surrender to shelter. Came to QBSDR has "rescue only" due to bite history.
Good with dogs.
Friendly with people, but challenges and guards.
Needs work on boundaries and house rules

BRIE & CAM (Camembert)** Brie: Female, ~19 weeks Cam: Male, ~19 weeks Both pups need: Socializing to other dogs. Desensitizing to human touch. Building senses to compensate for lack of eye sight due to Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts. Working on basic obedience. Brie: fearful of hands reaching towards her. Will dart away and retreat when overwhelmed. Cam: Working on mouthiness and nipping. **These pups will be entirely blind.

BRIE & CAM (Camembert)**

Brie: Female, ~19 weeks
Cam: Male, ~19 weeks

Both pups need:
Socializing to other dogs.
Desensitizing to human touch.
Building senses to compensate for lack of eye sight due to Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts.
Working on basic obedience.

Brie: fearful of hands reaching towards her. Will dart away and retreat when overwhelmed.

Cam: Working on mouthiness and nipping.

**These pups will be entirely blind.

FOXXY LADY Female, senior Miss FoxxyLady was recently re-surrendered to us and will be working to regain her confidence. She became extremely reactive to dogs and people, which was not creating a safe space for her or the humans in her life. Foxxy was very loved and well cared for but things just didn’t work out. What’s viewed as completely normal interaction for most dog owners ended up communicating all the wrong things to this gorgeous girl. She’s wary of people, higher energy dogs, and will snap if anyone goes to touch her. On the plus side, her trust is building. Early on after being returned, she wouldn’t even follow. That’s not the case anymore - Susan frequently finds her in follower mode. She’s getting as much time and patience as she needs to come out of her shell. When it comes to fearful and reactive dogs, you can’t rush them - trust and respect take time and it’s all on their terms. She’s okay without pets and actually prefers a simple head nod of acknowledgement. The more space you give, the more she’ll follow you, knowing she can trust you to respect her boundaries.

FOXXY LADY
Female, senior

Miss FoxxyLady was recently re-surrendered to us and will be working to regain her confidence. She became extremely reactive to dogs and people, which was not creating a safe space for her or the humans in her life. Foxxy was very loved and well cared for but things just didn’t work out. What’s viewed as completely normal interaction for most dog owners ended up communicating all the wrong things to this gorgeous girl.

She’s wary of people, higher energy dogs, and will snap if anyone goes to touch her. On the plus side, her trust is building. Early on after being returned, she wouldn’t even follow. That’s not the case anymore - Susan frequently finds her in follower mode. She’s getting as much time and patience as she needs to come out of her shell. When it comes to fearful and reactive dogs, you can’t rush them - trust and respect take time and it’s all on their terms. She’s okay without pets and actually prefers a simple head nod of acknowledgement. The more space you give, the more she’ll follow you, knowing she can trust you to respect her boundaries.

GEORGE Male, 11.5 years old Came to QBSDR as an extremely obese owner surrender. We’ve been working on his fitness and are happy to announce that homie has a waistline! Has quite a few issues: arthritis in back, narrowed disc space, bone spurs, and hips that are in poor condition — most of which can be attributed to his weight. In addition, a very large (benign) mass was removed from his booty area when he first came to us. An additional mass removed from behind his ear came back as Grade 2 mast cell tumor. Working on crate training, waiting for food, and being desensitized to physical handling, brushings, and the feeling of a leash around his neck. Good with other dogs, unknown with cats, and would be best with older, respectful kids that will respect the aches and pains of his body. Georgie needs a super committed and dedicated family to help him reach his fullest potential! George has more weight to lose and will be looking for someone to help him get to his goal weight of 30-32lbs. This potential home should also know that he will potentially have more mast cell tumors develop in the future that will need to be removed.

GEORGE
Male, 11.5 years old

Came to QBSDR as an extremely obese owner surrender. We’ve been working on his fitness and are happy to announce that homie has a waistline!

Has quite a few issues: arthritis in back, narrowed disc space, bone spurs, and hips that are in poor condition — most of which can be attributed to his weight. In addition, a very large (benign) mass was removed from his booty area when he first came to us. An additional mass removed from behind his ear came back as Grade 2 mast cell tumor.

Working on crate training, waiting for food, and being desensitized to physical handling, brushings, and the feeling of a leash around his neck. Good with other dogs, unknown with cats, and would be best with older, respectful kids that will respect the aches and pains of his body.

Georgie needs a super committed and dedicated family to help him reach his fullest potential! George has more weight to lose and will be looking for someone to help him get to his goal weight of 30-32lbs. This potential home should also know that he will potentially have more mast cell tumors develop in the future that will need to be removed.

 

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