Pippi

Apr 27, 2012

Pippi is microchipped, vaccinated, wormed and will be desexed and available for $300 (incl GST)

Pippi is a very special dog looking for a very special family.

She has been through a lot in her life and now it’s time for her to find somewhere to relax and receive lots of attention, cuddles and love.

Pippi was found as a very timid underweight stray who had appeared to have recently had pups. During her time at Queanbeyan pound she started to gain a bit more confidence. Unfortunately just after she was fostered from the pound, she had to have emergency surgery to save her life as she had swallowed a corn cob which had ruptured her intestine. She almost didn’t make it but with some great care from the vets at Gables in Monash she managed to pull through and is almost completely recovered.

In spite of such a tough life so far, Pippi is an extremely affectionate and loving dog. She adores a pat and a cuddle and will reward you with vigorous wags and licks. She has had no training so far, but (despite still being convalescent) is very quickly learning her indoor manners and some basic commands. With each day her confidence grows, but she still remains a shy, sensitive girl and probably always will be. She has not shown any interest in the chickens in her foster home and apart from a few early growls when she was still recovering she has been happy to share everything but her bed with resident dog, Watson.

Pippi will need a family with lots of affection and time to give, and who will provide her with some clear but gentle boundaries. She loves being inside with her family and will happily doze on her bed as you eat dinner or watch TV. Pippi has so far been excellent with young children, but she is a big and strong dog who can be a bit of a boof head (literally). So she should only go to a family with older children who will treat her with respect. Because of her difficult life so far and the need to build her confidence while at the same time giving plenty of time to training, a family with previous experience with dogs will be needed. Pippi will be well worth the effort!

Pippi is a super special girl and she deserves a home where she can finally settle in, share her big capacity for love and enjoy a relaxed, happy and content life.