New foster dog Izee. Stay tuned as we get to know her better. You can CLICK HERE to email me with questions about her. Or you can go to the New Rattitude website for adoption.
Date(s): 11/16/24. Album by Terry. Photos by Terry. 1 - 26 of 26 Total. 1053 Visits.
1 Say hello to personable Miss Izee!
2 Izee is 6-1/2 years old and currently weighs a tubby 31.2 lbs.
3 So we have started a diet and exercise regime to help her get down to a healthier 25 lbs. or so. Izee isn't sure what she thinks about the diet part of that.
4 But she is very active and an avid leash walker, so she is gung-ho about the exercise part!
5 When Izee first got to her new foster home, she was very anxious since she had lived almost her entire life in her previous home. It took her a while to settle down and even longer to relax.
6 But it took only a day or two for her to feel completely comfortable with her foster parents.
7 She especially loves loves loves butt scratches and neck rubs!
8 Izee gets along great with other dogs. She was immediately congenial with her new foster brother as well as her foster parents' visiting grand dog.
9 At meal time, she waits nicely for her supper and will sit on request to get her bowl. If she finishes her food first, she doesn't try to barge in on the other dogs' bowls.
10 Her house manners have been absolutely lovely. She does tend to get riled up when the doorbell rings or she sees someone walking by on the street, but other than that she is calm and laid-back.
11 At night Izee will sleep in her crate if you want her to, but she will also happily share the bed with you if allowed.
12 She is reliably house trained and she knows how to use a doggie door.
13 We have not yet seen her show any interest in squirrels or chipmunks, although she does pay attention to the sounds of the neighborhood.
14 Overall she is perky and peppy but not particularly high energy. She spends most of her day snoozing on the couch....
15 ...or on a dog bed...
16 ... or on a dog bed ON the couch! And while it looks like she is the queen on her throne, she doesn't mind sharing her space with Boone if he wants to snuggle.
17 She especially likes it when you spend couch time with her!
18 And she is always eager to go on a walk! In her excitement to be out exploring the neighborhood, she does tend to pull, and she is pretty strong, so should be walked with her leash attached to a harness.
Download MPEG4 19 Izee is a very playful girl. She loves wrestling and playing "bitey face" with her foster brother. Click for a short video.
20 She loves to chase and catch a thrown ball. Once she gets it, though, she wants to play keep away with it.
21 IT's pretty much a waste to give her a stuffed toy, though, as she has the guts totally pulled out in less than 2 minutes.
Download MPEG4 22 Izee lovs to play tug of war! She will play with humans or other dogs. Click for a short video.
23 Izee does have skin allergies that her previous owner described as seasonal (spring/summer), which were controlled with a prescription medication (Apoquel). In foster care, we are working with our vet to rule out a food allergy and trying to see if we can find a non-prescription treatment to relieve her itching, as well as treating an ear infection. Except for those issues, she gets a clean bill of health!
24 She has "the frog" yoga position perfected!
25 Izee is seeking a new home that will give her plenty of opportunity to play, and she particularly hopes for a canine sibling or two--but no felines, please.
26 She is waiting patiently for you to put in an adoption application for her!
