Izzy

“Hello my name is Izzy! I am a Taurus and I like long walks on the beach and cheese. I think I am a Flat Coated Retriever/Border Collie/Corgi/Basset Hound type mix. Honestly, I don’t know what I am, but my torso is long like a Basset Hound and I’ve got adorable short little legs with black and … white speckled feet. I have longer hair on my back that feathers like Farrah Fawcett’s hair. I have pom poms on my ears and gold highlights in my black fur. I was found in Texas as a stray with my mom last winter. I probably didn’t have a lot of positive human contact while I was on the run. I am so shy and skittish. I instantly felt at ease with my dog and cat friends in my foster home, but I am learning to trust humans. I am interested in the cats and when they run and I chase them, the humans tell me no and ruin my fun. I of course stop and look at the humans with disdain. My foster Mom and Dad are working with me to let me know that humans are good and I am safe. I run into my kennel when I am unsure but I am doing this less and less. I do like to jump on the couch next to humans and don’t mind if you pet me. I love taking naps with humans in their bed and snuggle up. I get nervous when humans stand up or make fast moves. I am not keen on a harness or walking on a leash. I immediately drop down and find a corner to feel safe in. I will need someone with the patience to work with me on this. I am good in the car and don’t get sick but I am still really unsure about the world. I know how to sit and take my treats very delicately. Did I mention food? I love food! I love ham, my dog food, treats, and chicken. I like to chase after sticks and the ball, but I run after it and then drop it. I think it’s amusing to see my humans fetch it for me. I recently discovered one of my toys squeaks when I chew on it and this annoys the humans. It’s my favorite toy now. I love being outside and smelling everything in the yard. I am really curious and love to investigate sounds and smells. I need to go to a home with other dogs please. I learn from them and feel at ease with them. I am not pushy and will get the hint if the other dog doesn’t want to play with me. I would also prefer a fenced yard. And I really need a patient human family. I am so skittish and am just now associating humans with positive experiences. I have made a lot of progress in the few weeks I have been here, but I have a long way to go. I probably would be afraid of little kids as sometimes they are fast and unpredictable. Maybe any kids over the age of 12 years old? I would thrive in a home that is a bit quieter vs a busy household. My foster mom says that I have so much potential and I am smart. I want to learn and I have hope for humans to be good to me. I just need humans to consistently reaffirm to me that they are ok and safe. The more positive experiences I have the more I will trust.” Adoption Fee: $525 + applicable tax. If you’d like to arrange a meeting or begin the adoption process, please fill out an adoption application! A volunteer from Twin Cities Pet Rescue will contact you within 3 business days. Foster homes needed!!! Twin Cities Pet Rescue is a volunteer-run, foster home-based organization. We can only rescue as many animals as available foster homes. Please consider saving the life of an animal in need and become a volunteer foster home today. To become a foster, fill out a dog or cat foster application. There is little to no cost to foster an animal. Twin Cities Pet Rescue provides its foster families with food, supplies, and veterinary care for its animals. All you need to do is supply the love! PLEASE NOTE: Twin Cities Pet Rescue does not adopt to homes further than 100 miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area.

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