Breed: Flat Coated Retriever mix
Gender: Female
Size: Medium
History: Cowgirl was found searching for food and very thin and starved, also filthy. She was lonely, and ooooh so hungry! Living outdoors in extreme rain and off and on heat and somehow managed to survive the extreme cold of Alberta. She could not eat fast enough to fill her belly. Cowgirl was given a bath by one of our fosterers and is filling out with very nice fur.
Temperament: Very calm, easy going, sweet natured. Sensitive, low ranking sweetheart. Bit shy. Cowgirl is very endearing. Great for family with children, a condo would be fine for her. Cowgirl is a real sweetheart. Afraid to be injured, she is very submissive. She is so happy when someone shows her kindness, interest in her. Has treats!
Personality: She likely will be playful once learns how to play. Being homeless never gave her the opportunity. She is very quiet, reserved. Just wants a place to lay down where she is safe. Cowgirl is a well rounded terrific pet!
Cats: good
Kids: good
Needs: Socialization in the outside world. Basic training, learning about people. Learning to follow directions. Reward based training for this girl.
Match: An adopter to take Cowgirl out into the world to learn of all the things out there! Basic training. Soft training, she is very sensitive.
Favourites: Hanging inside near in a safe quiet place. Food! Nice cozy blanket. Feeling secure. Loving person to show her attention.