Petey, is now my office dog she lays in a Queen type bed , enjoys going for walks is less timid, non- barker, enjoys her food.  I can see Petey in a home with a large yard since she spent many hours with her owner tending to his landscape business.  She will jump a five foot fence Kathy and I can attest to that so she will need to be monitored in a new home.  She's a Beauty.  Judy 9-4-2013

This is Petey. I know... funny name for a girl. We're guessing that she is around 3 years old. She was left on a gentleman's property after he passed away. I knew both of them so I went to his home to see what had become of her. When I entered the gate, she ran up to me and rolled over for me to rub her belly. She wouldn't get into my car, though. She was committed to her man and their property. I went back the next day with Judy. Again, Petey ran up to greet me and offered her belly. When she saw the leash in Judy's hand, she took off. She gave me a workout, then hid under the house. It took some time, patience, and treats, but I coaxed her out, Judy slipped a leash on her and we got her into the car. She was terrified! She sat on the floor for a while, then between Judy and I. Several times, she tried to jump in my lap, which wouldn't have been a bad thing, but I was driving. She eventually laid her head in my lap and sat there until we arrived at the center. She was a little apprehensive of the barking at the center, but let us give her a bath and vaccinations. She even let Judy clean her ears! She was so well behaved! Petey is sweet, gentle, and beautiful. She's looking for a forever home where she will be safe and loved. We know she is missing her human very much, but we are sure she will love you too.

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