#5198 Dali
Age: 6 yrs
Gender: female
LOCATION: COLLINGWOOD, ON
- Affectionate, playful girl with a wonderfully goofy side
- Needs a calm, experienced home with no children
- Could be an only or join a carefully-matched canine companion
- Sensitive to touch ~ has a reported bite history and past food/toy guarding
- Needs patience & experience with a strong leader
- 75 lbs
Hi everyone, I’m Dali and I’m around 6 years old. With a name like mine, you might expect a masterpiece. Personally, I think the golden coat, soulful eyes and elegantly crossed paws make a pretty convincing case. No frame required. However, there’s more to me than a lovely portrait. Once I feel safe, I’m affectionate, playful, and delightfully goofy. I love toys, fetch, swimming, and running around with familiar canine friends. I also enjoy digging. Some artists work in oils ~ I occasionally work in soil. Feeling safe is where my story needs a little understanding. I arrived very anxious and uncomfortable with touch. With patient guidance, I’ve made wonderful progress learning to relax, accept affection, and share toys with friends I trust. My new family will need to build that trust with me too. I have a reported bite and have guarded food and toys. Golden Rescue will discuss the available details with potential adopters. My progress is encouraging; however, feeling overwhelmed or cornered could bring those responses back. Please let me approach new people in my own time and remember that coming closer doesn’t mean I’m ready for petting. I enjoy activity, although a packed social calendar or endless exercise won’t solve my worries. Sometimes I need help slowing down. A predictable routine, quiet downtime, and someone who notices when things are becoming too much make a world of difference. My ideal home is calm and experienced, preferably with someone around much of the day while I settle. No young children, please. I could enjoy being your one and only or sharing with a steady, carefully chosen canine companion who respects my space. And probably cats are a no-go. I’m house-trained and happiest sleeping near my person. I’ve already had several moves, so a thoughtful transition and continued support will help me carry my progress into our life together. You don’t need to be an art expert to appreciate me. Just someone willing to look a little deeper and give me time to show you all my colours.
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