Ophelia is a small ( however heavy cos she’s chubby) crossbreed. She is believed to be round ten to 12 years outdated.
Ophelia was a terrified little soul in a shelter that we visited in January this 12 months. We simply couldn’t go away her there.
Ophelia is a candy, very lazy, little lady. She likes individuals and loves a fuss however when strangers strategy she is going to cower as she thinks she’s going to be hit. Ophelia is somewhat oblivious to different canine so might dwell with or with out them.
She wants a quiet dwelling surroundings the place she will at the very least loosen up and really feel protected. We hope that she shall be a bit extra energetic as soon as she has misplaced some weight and in higher form however a mild stroll as soon as a day is prone to be ample for her. At the moment, she sleeps nearly all of the time and completely loves her mattress.
Sadly after we provided to take Ophelia and she or he had the required assessments she examined constructive for heartworm. She’s going to include the complete therapy for this for free of charge to the adopter.
While you undertake a Protected Rescue canine, you MUST use a slip lead. This may preserve your canine protected: your new canine shall be nervous and won’t belief you, and you’ll not know which conditions may upset your canine.
In case your canine panics, then a slip lead is the one approach to stop your canine from escaping (many canine can escape from a collar and/or harness). It would take AT LEAST 3-6 months on your canine to settle in and so that you can know your canine absolutely (longer for nervous canine). The slip lead should ALWAYS be used throughout this settling-in interval.
Even after your canine is settled, it’s most secure to make use of the slip lead in conditions the place your canine might turn into scared (e.g. visiting new locations, round unfamiliar individuals, on the vet), and in conditions the place surprising triggers may occur (e.g. round bonfire evening). Nervous canine might all the time must put on a slip-lead as a backup security measure.
The slip lead is a security gadget and should NEVER be used as a coaching device. Utilizing the result in apply stress to the canine’s neck is damaging. In case your canine pulls on the lead, then we will advise you on coaching strategies that keep away from hurt.
As soon as your canine is settled, you might need to think about using a harness (along with the slip lead) in case your canine is snug with being dealt with when it’s fitted. Most harnesses usually are not escape-proof, however harnesses with a strap behind the ribcage (e.g. Ruffwear Webmaster or Good Match Harnesses) are safer.
Retractable/extendable leads must not ever be used on our canine.
Adopted canine should be collected from the rescue and transported straight dwelling in a crate.
Fences and gates should be 5ft min & safe.
