Cleo

Look at this face and those eyes! Cleo could not be more beautiful! Tipping the scales at 26 pounds, Cleo is a 2-year-old Miniature Aussie. She is a playful girl. She loves playing with other dogs unless a dog is too rough a player for her tastes. She prefers dogs who are her size or smaller and … not too wild. Cleo likes to be close to her dog friends. They give her a sense of safety. She prefers smaller play groups with fewer humans. She is shy and skittish and new noises are scary. She will need some support with sounds we take for granted in a home: TV, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, etc. She must have an adult only home as well. She is a flight risk so her new people will need to be very careful when any doors are open. We will give you good information on how to keep her safely in your home. She must have a more confident doggie sibling who is her size or smaller and not too exuberant in play. Cleo and her sibling need a securely fenced yard with at least a 6 foot high fence. Cleo is getting used to familiar people. She can be a total wiggle butt when she is feeling safe. She is gaining more confidence daily and is now slowly approaching people for treats. Once she is there, she will eat them from their hands. While she is easy to catch, she is very squirmy when carried. Most likely she will not need to be carried often in a home unlike here at our shelter but she will probably need to be at some times. Cleo needs a patient and calm household who will allow her to settle in at her own pace. She is very cautious but she is growing and we are hopeful that will continue at her new home. If you would like to meet this previous girl, please apply. Prior to being rescued, many of our dogs have experienced minimal socialization. As a result, there is often an adjustment period when learning about life as a family pet. We typically do not adopt to homes with young children. Homes with older children will be considered on an individual basis. Common skills such as house training and leash walking will often take extra time. Patience, understanding and a gentle hand are a must. The great news is, many of these dogs come around with patience and being a part of their rehabilitation is an extremely rewarding experience. Learn about mill dogs and fill out an application if interested.

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