Ember
Status: in foster and available for adoption!
Information: female, Shepherd mix, almost 1 year old, up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed, microchipped
Dog-friendly on a case-by-case basis (she’s done very well with recent interactions)
Seems to do okay around cats
Likely would be okay around older, respectful children
She hasn’t been kid-tested but doesn’t realize her size and can get jumpy when excited
House-trained
About Ember:
Spark some joy in your life and fill out an application to meet Ember! Ember is a teenaged pup brimming with eagerness to find a dedicated family.
In Ember’s time at WAHS and at a foster home, we’ve learned a great deal about her personality and the environments she’d thrive in. First and foremost, Ember’s quite intelligent. She’s driven to learn and has great potential to excel in training progress with a consistent, dedicated owner. She has the basics down, quickly mastering ‘sit,’ ‘stay,’ ‘wait,’ and ‘place.’ With her inquisitive mind and eagerness for learning, Ember thoroughly enjoys learning new tasks. In addition to picking up new skills, Ember will also need guidance to build her confidence in uncertain situations.
Ember’s fairly treat-motivated, being particularly partial to peanut butter and Pupperoni, which have helped in her training and socialization progress. It can take a bit for Ember’s nerves to calm, especially when meeting new people, so some gentle encouragement helps her along. And once Ember’s comfortable with someone, she’s the biggest cuddlebug! Getting all the attention and snuggles from people is probably her most favorite activity (that, and a good game of tug with soft toys). Ember also enjoys car rides!
If there’s one thing Ember definitely does NOT like, it’s being alone. She’ll do best in a home where people are around frequently - at least in the beginning, until she gets established and feels secure. She may be a bit of a velcro dog, but that just means you’ll have the cutest shadow as your buddy.
It may take a few visits for Ember to let her guard down, but the time is so worth it. She deserves the chance to show all she can offer as a dedicated, loving companion. Fill out the application below to see if you’re a match.