American Eskimo Dog / Spitz : : Female (spayed) : : Adult : : Medium
Learn more about the American Eskimo Dog.
Hi, my name is Shelbie! I'm a 6-year old large standard-sized American Eskimo girl who stands about 20 inches tall and weighs 54 pounds. Yes, I realize I'm a "full-figured" gal who needs to lose a fair amount of weight. After my owner died last summer, I was kept tied up outdoors with no protection from the elements. I was free-fed and never allowed to get any exercise, but my new foster mommy has me on a strict diet and I've already lost 8 pounds! My new owner will need to exercise me and make sure I stay on my diet until I get down to my proper weight. I'm spayed, current on all my vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm prevention. I'm also housebroken. I'm a sweet and active girl who likes to play with the other Eskies in my foster home, and I'm also good with cats and children. (Because of my size, if I get adopted by a family with kids it would probably be better if they were at least 7 years old.) I do display a bit of food aggression around other dogs, but that's understandable considering my recent past. My foster mommy thinks this behavior will go away once I realize no one is going to take my food away from me. Otherwise I have a very sweet and gentle temperament, and I get along with everybody. I will make a great pet for someone who will give me lots of love and affection. Wouldn't you love to have me in your home and give me a chance at a wonderful life? I know I'm waiting for my new forever family-will that be you? If you're interested in me, we can do what's called an "Eskie Railroad" if I'm not local to you. This is a group of volunteer drivers who will each drive a certain distance to get me to you! I'm in Colcehster, CT with my foster mommy, Hayley. If you would like to know more about me, please send an e-mail right away! For more information on me, please contact Wanda at: wanda@eskierescuersunited.org or feel free to e-mail my foster mommy directly at: hayley@eskierescuersunited.org. You can also go to our web site at: www.eskierescuersunited.org and fill out an adoption application for me! Thank you and WOOF! Shelbie!
Eskie Rescuers United
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Whenever possible Eskie Rescuers United tries to adopt out its dogs locally (or at least to adopters in adjoining states to where I'm being fostered). Please note that ERU processes LOCAL adoption applications before considering those from out of state.
If I'm not local to you, as explained above, and you really have your heart set on me, you will have to make special arrangements so ERU can get me to you safely (for example, flying me to you at your own expense, or paying a transport group to drive me to you). Note: We may ask that you to make a donation to cover transport costs if the distance is great and we have trouble finding transport drivers.
There is an adoption fee required; and, please be aware, Eskie Rescuers United will not adopt out its dogs as outdoor dogs.