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Brittany/English Shepherd

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Home:Richmond Heights, MO

Age: 5 Years Sex: Female Weight: 26-50 lbs

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Leave a bone for Gracie

Nicknames:
the Pants, Grace-face, Baba, Bubba

Doggie Dynamics:

Energy

sleepy		energetic

Intelligence

silly		genius

Friendliness

aggressive		affectionate

Playfulness

not playful		very playful

Disposition

anxious		calm

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Quick Bio:

-mutt

-dog rescue

Birthday:
August 17th 2006

Likes:
playing with her "friends" (various stuffed animals), cuddling, going on long walks, trying to catch rabbits and squirrels, playing with Penny and teaching her the art of tug of war.

Pet-Peeves:
Being trimmed and having a bath.

Favorite Toy:
Tennis balls and any stuffed animal that resembles a rabbit or squirrel.

Favorite Food:
Braunschwager or chicken.

Favorite Walk:
Around our neighborhood or to the park.

Best Tricks:
Retrieving her "friends" on command, sit, and coming to me when I blow the dog whistle.

Arrival Story:
For more: http://rescuedogdiaries.blogspot.c om/ I went to the Humane Society of Missouri's headquarters looking for a dog...the first visit with Gracie was very sad - the woman working had to carry her into the visiting room because she wouldn't walk...she was trembling and wouldn't look at me, and flinched when I pet her. I was told she may have been abused, but they had no proof as she was brought in by a family and "traded in" for another dog. After just a few minutes of sitting quietly with her, she scooted closer to me and finally looked into my eyes. I had to leave and wait for my landlord to call and approve the adoption, and when I returned, Gracie was waiting. She stood up in her kennel, wagged her tail and looked up at me. The process took quite a while due to being understaffed on a very busy day, but the whole time Gracie wouldn't stop looking at me or leave my side. She has made major improvements since I adopted her - she is very playful, loves going on walks, and has become close to other people besides myself, including my parents, my sister, and my roommate. She's still extremely wary of strangers and frightened of children and men, but we're still working on improving that.

Forums Motto:
Keepin' it real.

I've Been On Dogster Since:

May 28th 2008