January 20 Update: Meet GRR’s Starr, a lovely Golden lady who is starting to show her sparkle after living in her previous home as a breeding dog living primarily in a kennel. She is rather shy and is learning to experience most “doggy” things (walks on a leash, enjoying treats, playing with toys, etc.). With patience, baby steps, and a confidence boost from the resident dog in her foster home, Starr’s personality is starting to break through. As she was not used to being indoors, Starr is adjusting and learning to enjoy settling in for a nap on a rug or in the utility room (which is her place of comfort for now). One thing Starr LOVES and ADORES is being brushed and massaged daily - it is when she seems most relaxed and calm! She has even been stealthy and tried to sneak off with the grooming brush - there is never enough brushing and pampering for Starr! Being outside in the backyard is also a favorite for Starr; she will follow around the resident dog and enjoys sniffing around and sometimes napping. She also loves to have some treats scattered in the yard, so that she has to use her detective nose to find them! A new favorite snack for Starr is some pieces of hotdog.
Ideal Home: For Starr, a home where she is met with calm, supportive patience is a must. She is apprehensive in new situations, but with time and space to trust and learn, she has already made great strides. While Starr might be taking baby steps for most, for her they are monumental and she is showing progress such as prancing around the yard, wagging her tail, and with a “smile” on her beautiful face. This girl is starting to find her joy and has amazing potential, but needs a family willing to help her continue doing that at her pace; with that, she will continue to grow and thrive. Starr does enjoy the company of another dog, but preferably one who is more mellow and easy going. Could your family be a great match for this rising Starr?
Meet GRR’s Starr who is acclimating to living “inside” after spending her entire life living outside as a breeding dog. At this point, Starr's world has been rocked beyond her narrow, comfort level. Everything is new to her. The positive news is that we are beginning to see progress and Starr is slowly coming out of her shell. She’s showing glimpses of curiosity as she becomes more familiar with her “inside” environment.
Starr is gaining a little more confidence each day! Sometimes it's two steps forward and one back, but she is still making strides from the pacing, panting girl of 10 days ago!
Starr is starting to take an interest in her toys. Yesterday (1/4), Starr picked up her lamb chop stuffy which has been sitting on her bed since she arrived and gave a few tail wags before starting to play with it. Next, she carried around her alligator and a chew stick.
Starr has a lovely, beautiful face when she lifts up when she comes to see you now instead of bowing it down. Her tail is wagging more rather than plastered down and she will proactively approach her foster mom a little bit more confidently and ask for pets and ear scritches --- Starr loves both. Small steps of progress and we expect more to come as Starr adjusts to her new world.
Ideal Home: Starr is shy, timid, and cautious but becoming more curious and slowly adjusting to her new environment. Hence it’s too early to know what type of home will be best for Starr long-term. Please check back as we learn more about this sweet girl’s progress.
As we continue to learn more about Starr, know that she may grow and change. Please talk to your matchmaker for the most updated information.
