Sophie / 4 years old / Female

Four year old Sophie has been a much loved girl but a move to new premises and a job that requires many hours away from the home means that Sophie needed a new home and a family to love. The most important thing in Sophie’s life is that she lives quietly.
Early in her life Sophie was attacked at a dog park and this has resulted in Sophie being very cautious around other dogs and it takes time and patience to introduce her to other dogs. When out on a walk Sophie may bark, warning the other dogs that she is near. Sophie is also quite anxious in new situations and while in foster care is learning to be calm when meeting new people. Now, don’t get her wrong, Sophie loves people and she loves cuddles and she almost liked her bath and allowed a couple of people to work on her coat so she looked extra beautiful and even though she was stressed Sophie managed a kiss for her carers.When Sophie arrived into care she was carrying some extra kilos and she is currently on a diet. We are happy to report that Sophie now has the beginnings of a waist. She enjoys her exercise time and she walks well on a lead but on seeing dogs in the distance Sophie will pull towards them and bark. It’s not aggression but letting the other dog know she is around and worried.
Sophie travels well in the car, although she needs some encouragement and a lift to get into the car. Although her life has been spent outside Sophie is very clean and she is looking forward to being an inside dog. She doesn’t dig but she will bark to encourage her carer to hurry up with the food at meal times.
SOPHIE IS CURRENTLY IN FOSTER CARE IN NEW SOUTH WALES
Sophie is bursting with good health and comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, heartworm tested and treated for heart worm, intestinal worms and fleas.

Sophie requires a home where:
• her family is around much of the time and understands that she needs time and commitment to get over her anxiety when meeting people and dogs;
• she lives in a quiet home in a quiet area, perhaps acreage;
• there are no other dogs, cats or pocket pets;
• children in the home ideally would be in their late teens.

To assist GRR in finding the perfect fit for Sophie only applicants who meet all of the criteria listed on this poster will be considered for adoption. If you would like to welcome Sophie into your home please complete GRR’s Adoption Questionnaire which is found on the Current Rescues page and also the Contact page of GRR’s website.

The GRR Team look forward to hearing from you.