ADOPTED – Demi (DOB 4/10/22 approx)

Demi is a pure bred (DNA Tested), 2.5 year old, 6 lb., Black and Tan girl with a super silky coat that you want to stroke for hours which is fine with her!  She has been spayed, microchipped, and is up to date with all her vaccines including a 3-year rabies certificate.

Demi’s personality is super sweet.  She loves being with her people, snuggling on the couch, or laying against your leg in bed.  She loves going on walks and is ok on a leash.  She tends to pull on the lead and could use some work on heeling.  She gets along with other dogs, and we are told she loves to splash around in water. She would make a great therapy or agility dog.

History

Demi has had 3 homes in her short years through no fault of hers.  Her first mom had her for a year but had to go into assisted living with no dogs allowed.  Her second mom had her for a little over a year, but sadly, she passed away.  Her daughter planned on keeping her, but she works full time and after 10 hours alone every day, Demi would work herself up so much she would make herself sick, so she made the heartbreaking decision to find her a new home more suited to her needs.

In September 2023 while playing with her mom’s grandson, she broke her rear leg in 4 places (ouch!). He had her in a sling and it sounds like she jumped out and landed on the concrete patio. It was surgically repaired, and you would never know it happened without an x-ray showing the hardware in her leg.  She does like to jump up and down from the couch and recliner so stairs for the couch would be a recommended investment.  Post-op she did have 2 seizures.  This Is not uncommon with the small breeds as their blood sugar can drop very fast and appetites are often decreased immediately following surgery.  She did see a neurologist and had a full work up that found no underlying cause.  This would be something to make not of with your vet for future procedures (dental or other surgeries).

Grooming can be a challenge.  She has allowed us to brush her a little, but we are told mani-pedi’s are a 2 person job.  We had to clean her bum, and it took 2 of us. 

When she was surrendered, we were told she was terrified of feet, but we have not experienced this.  She follows me around the house right at my feet and lays next to them on the couch.

What does Demi need?

Most importantly, she must have a home where she is not left alone for long stretches of time every day. If you have a home where everyone goes to work/school every day, she is not for you.  I think she would like another dog to play with also.  She has tried to initiate play with our Poms, but they are 17 & 11 and don’t play much.

With her tendency to jump on/off furniture and follow around on your feet, young children are not recommended.  Children over 12 would be okay as long as they understand how delicate Poms bones can be.

She seems equally interested in spending time with both my husband and me so she would likely be a great family Pom and not be attached to only one person.

I would really like to see her go to a family or couple under 65.  She has already lost 2 moms due to old age in her short life.  Poms expected life span is 14-16 years, so I would like her next home to be her last home.

Adoption fee is $500.

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