#5173 Cora
Age: 3 yrs
Gender: female
LOCATION: COLLINGWOOD, ON
- Sweet, affectionate & playful
- Loves hikes, swimming, toys & being with her trusted person
- Needs an experienced, steady home with continued behavioural guidance
- Adult home preferred ~ older teens may be okay
- Best as the only pet in the family
- Has a reported bite & guarding history
- Secure fencing important
- 58 lbs
Hi everyone, I’m around 3 years old and my name is Cora. Apparently, my name has some rather grand connections…a countess and the Queen of Hearts. I don’t require a castle or servants, although someone to serve dinner and oversee the toy collection would be lovely. My nickname is Cora the Explorer, which tells you a little more about me. I love hikes, swimming, balls, and investigating interesting smells. I’m enthusiastic about toys too. Fetch is still a work-in-progress. You threw it away so, naturally, I assumed you were finished with it. Even though I’m a grown girl, I still have some puppy-like manners. Excitement can lead to jumping, getting grabby during play or forgetting about personal space. However, I respond very well to patient guidance and increasingly look to my person for help. I’m affectionate, eager to please, and delighted to join in…once I feel safe. That last part matters. I arrived frightened and shut down and unfamiliar people and places can still worry me. A quieter household, gradual introductions, and time to build trust will help me flourish. I enjoy adventures with quiet time afterwards to practise switching off. My previous family reported multiple bites, food and toy guarding, and discomfort with handling. My behaviourist hasn’t seen guarding for months, no bites, and can now comfortably check my ears, paws, and teeth. That progress has come through trust. An experienced adult home would suit me best and I think being the only pet in the family would be ideal. Alone time needs to build gradually, as I have previously chewed and scratched during absences. Please also keep socks and tissues out of reach…my exploring occasionally extends to household treasures. A securely fenced yard is essential because fear once prompted me to try going under or over fences. There’s a loving, playful girl here who has already come a long way. I don’t need to be queen of the castle. Finding out I’m home and getting to stay would mean everything to me. Please give me a chance!
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