Neesie
More About Neesie
Perhaps part kangaroo, definitely terrier mix, Neesie is athletic, sweet, sensitive, fearful of new people and situations but is adjusting/learning. While slow, she is moving at the speed of Neesie. She lived from very young, alone; came to Rescue untrained to living in a house, knew no commands, fearful and basically unwanted. While she now trusts her foster family including 2 small dogs, new introductions to people or other dogs are very slow, start with intense barking, skittish movements. She warms up slowly after many sessions, then wants to leap up on people, while barking excitedly. Barking, leaping, running are big parts of Neesie’s every day, she behaves like a big, puppy and fearful. Potty training has been a challenge, she is reliable in accidents, will potty outside, but also on throw rugs or carpet. All challenges are/have been worked on intensely, and she is worth the effort. All said, Neesie is not yet ready for adoption, but she is awesome, worth the wait!
Updates
UPDATE 6/20/2024: High energy, intelligent, sweet natured, somewhat needy, Neesie has recovered, as she can from an early life of deprivation and not being wanted. Suspect she was isolated for much of puppyhood/early adulthood in a back yard because of house-training issues. Neesie is a gentle soul, and wants so much to matter.. her history has affected her deeply. She has progressed but still some issues: is fearful with new situations and people more so of men, barks intensely to any stimulus; is more reliable, but not completely with potty training. She is wonderful with other dogs, especially small dogs, and has learned to trust people with slow introductions over time. Neesie still jumps up on people she trusts, barking excitedly… have/am working intensely to mitigate, efforts ongoing. Neesie is a true, loving companion, highly athletic… but will need an accepting, dedicated home for her happy-ever-after. Is that you?