08/31/2025
REINTRODUCING THE AMAZING MISSY - LOOKING FOR HER FOREVER HOME!
Seattle Area ONLY! This gorgeous girl is Missy — she's petite in build but she's a big-hearted pup with a huge love for her favorite ball and an even bigger capacity to love the people she trusts. Once you're in her circle, you're in for life. She’ll be your loyal shadow, nub wagging a mile a minute, always ready for a game of fetch or a cozy nap nearby. She’s the kind of dog who will make you say “oh my god look how CUTE she is!” 100 times a day.
Missy, who will be 2 years old in October, had a rocky start in life and, sadly, wasn’t set up to succeed early on. Because of that, she’s still learning that the world — and new people — aren’t so scary. She has some stranger danger and takes time to warm up, but when she does she's affectionate and snuggly - her superpower is her strong desire to engage/connect with her people. For now, walks, car rides, and vet appointments where she encounters new people and stimuli are her biggest hurdles, but she’s incredibly smart and has been VERY responsive to gentle, gradual, consistent training. She's making huge strides every day with the help of supportive medication and a loving foster home (who, quite simply, have been all that I could have asked for and more - Missy couldn't have found a more perfect situation to grow and learn how to become a whole, confident dog).
Here’s a major perk to Missy: Because she’s been with a dedicated foster family since March who’ve been working on her training, we have both a ton of information on her AND have built a fantastic support network. We essentially have the whole Missy handbook plus three established petsitters, a vet who knows how to work with her, an amazing trainer, and her foster family who are available as a resource. *To ensure her adoptive home's success, we need to keep these available to her, and are only considering adoptive families in the Seattle Area, as far north as Edmonds/Lynnwood.*
🐾 Missy is crate-trained and settles in well at night. She sees her crate as a safe space, and we’re working hard to keep it a positive place for her. During the day, she can do up to about 5 hours comfortably.
🥎 Did we mention she’s ball-obsessed? She carries her favorite yellow ball everywhere. She loves it so much it’s even been used as a reward in training. (See adorable video of her with her ball in the Comments!) She’s great at self-entertaining and in a quiet environment is very low-maintenance during the day, especially if she has her ball.
Once she loves you she makes you feel like the most important person in the world. She gets so excited to see you that she lets out a joyful little whistle — she basically melts into a huge baby. Her happiness is contagious.
One thing Missy does not love? Nail trims. But this clever girl learned how to use a scratch board instead — and it works like a charm!
💕 Missy’s Ideal Home:
• Adults only (no young children)
• No cats or female dogs
• Might do well with a calm, respectful male dog who has great social skills
• Patient, experienced owner committed to continued training and slow, positive introductions
Missy isn’t a plug-and-play dog, but she is a dog worth fighting for. She has so much love to give and just needs someone who sees the amazing girl she’s becoming. With consistency, love, and patience, Missy will be the most loyal, goofy, ball-carrying best friend you could ever ask for. Her foster family has seriously considered adopting her, but are undecided on whether they want to grow their own family, and they know young children might not be a fit for her.
If you think you might be the person Missy’s been waiting for, fill out an application to adopt or send us a message! She’s ready to meet her match — on her terms, and in her time. You won't regret it - she's a diamond in the ruff!
Apply to adopt this sweetie https://forms.spdrdogs.org/Adoption/
Washington State – no interstate transports. SEATTLE AREA ONLY
