MaseratiRescue Me ID: 26-09-22-00041

About Maserati

Adoption Fee: $650
Australian Cattle Dog mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Female

Maserati **Currently Available for Adoption!** �'�� Meet Maserati! 4 yrs/40 lb./Female/Blue Heeler Mix Name: Maserati Age: 4 Years Weight: 40 lbs Breed: Blue Heeler Mix Status: Sensitive soul looking for a patient, experienced woman to become her safe place �'�� About Me Hi, I'm Maserati, but everyone calls me Masi. I recently came back to Pawfect Life after spending a couple of weeks in a home, and my time there helped everyone understand me a little better. The biggest thing to know about me is that I'm a very shy girl who needs time, patience, and consistency to feel safe. �'�� My story started in a shelter-less community where I was found after my owner reportedly passed away. I was terrified of people, covered in fleas and ticks, and it's believed that by just 4 years old, I had already given birth to at least five litters of puppies. I spent a lot of my early life surviving, so trusting people and adjusting to unfamiliar environments doesn't come naturally to me yet. �'�� I'm much more comfortable with women and, once I begin to trust you, you'll see the incredibly sweet, affectionate girl underneath all that uncertainty. I bond deeply with the people who make me feel safe and have all the makings of a true Velcro dog. I love being close to my trusted person and just knowing they're there. �'�� Men are much harder for me. I'm scared of most men and generally will not approach them. An all-female home is strongly recommended and would be the easiest environment for me to thrive in. I may eventually be able to adjust to a man living in the home, but that would require someone who truly understands fearful dogs, is willing to give me plenty of space and time, and the home would need to have a securely fenced yard. I'm also scared of the leash right now, so I'm definitely not a dog who wants to pack her bags for road trips, vacations, or busy adventures. I'm a homebody. I need a predictable environment where I can learn the routine, understand what's expected of me, and slowly discover that I'm finally safe. I've spent so much of my life simply trying to survive. What I need now isn't someone who wants to change me overnight-it's someone willing to meet me where I am and celebrate every little step forward. �'�� Best Qualities �'ۢ Incredibly sweet and gentle �'ۢ Bonds deeply once trust is established �'ۢ Affectionate with the people she feels safe with �'ۢ Happiest living a quieter, predictable life �'ۢ Dog-friendly �'ۢ Future Velcro girl once you earn her heart �'ۢ Has so much love to give underneath her shy exterior �'�� My Ideal Match My perfect person is an experienced female dog owner who understands fearful or undersocialized dogs and knows that trust can't be rushed. I need a calm, predictable home where I can settle in at my own pace without being pushed into situations that scare me. Someone patient enough to let our relationship develop naturally will get to experience something really special: watching a frightened dog slowly realize she's finally home. An all-female household is strongly preferred. I'm not looking for a busy social calendar or someone who wants a dog to accompany them everywhere. Home is where I feel safest, and I need someone who is perfectly happy building a beautiful little life with me there. �'�� Deal Breakers �'ۢ First-time dog owners �'ۢ A busy home with lots of unfamiliar people coming and going �'ۢ Someone looking for a dog to travel or go everywhere with them �'ۢ Expecting me to quickly adjust to new environments �'ۢ Rushing physical affection or interactions before I'm ready �'ۢ Expecting traditional leash walks right away-I'm currently frightened of the leash �'ۢ Homes with men unless the family has the experience, patience, and secure fenced yard necessary to safely accommodate my fears �'�� Fun Fact: Once you become one of my people, staying close to you is my favorite place to be. I may take longer than most dogs to give away my heart-but when I do, I give you the whole thing. �'�� I spent years learning how to survive. Now I'm looking for someone special who can teach me what it feels like to be safe.

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Pawfect Life Rescue
Worcester County
195 Old Millville Road, Uxbridge, Massachusetts 01569

General Phone: 5085263118 Email: [email protected]

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Compatibility

  • Good with Most Dogs
  • Good with Adult Women Only

Personality

  • Average Energy
  • Average Temperament

Health

  • Spayed
  • Vaccinations Current

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