Maeve

Maeve is all about the tummy rubs, if you start to pet her she immediately rolls over to get those belly rubs. She also loves to
chase bugs and you know with mosquito season here she is a busy girl keeping the house safe.

Maeve likes other dogs and could live with another dog or as an only dog. If she were to live in a home it would need to be a calmer dog who can understand her limitations. Maeve has not met a cat while in care, she would do best in a cat free home. Maeve requires a home with older, respectful, dog savvy children. Maeve is a medium energy girl, due to her disability she requires multiple short walks a day as opposed to longer walks. She is reactive on leash to other dogs. She will never be a candidate for a jogging partner or hiking partner unless her family is willing to carry her. Maeve can go up and down stairs but in the future she may need assistance with stairs, her forever family would need to be committed to carrying her up and down the stairs if she lives in a two story home.

Maeve is fully crate trained and potty trained. Maeve loves to wander around the backyard sniffing everything and chewing on sticks. She is perfectly content to hang around the yard lounging in good weather, in bad weather you can find Maeve on a dog bed chewing on a toy. You have to be careful in the kitchen, Maeve will lie on her back for a while hoping someone walks by and pets her belly. She is smart and chooses the most high traffic area to make sure you see her. Maeve likes to
sit on her bum like a meerkat and paw at your shins with both arms for attention. Moral of the story there is never enough attention and scratches for Maeve. Maeve has a disability that will forever affect her but she knows no different and she doesn’t lets it show by zooming around the yard and her overall love for life and her people.

Details

  • Breed: Mixed Breed
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 1 yr. 7 mos. old
  • Size: 9.5 kgs (20.9 lbs)
  • Colour: White and Beige
  • Spayed/Neutered: Yes
  • Stage: Available

Additional notes

  • Dogs: Could live with another dog or as a solo pup
  • Cats: No
  • Kids: 10+
  • Housing type: Townhome or single family
  • Fenced-in Yard: Required
  • Special: Maeve has patellar luxation & straight leg hyper extension syndrome which affects both back legs. The left side is less severely affected but if she becomes lame on her left side, she might benefit from surgery for her medial patellar luxation. If her right leg becomes a more severe issue, hind limb amputation could be considered. At this time, surgery isn't needed or recommended but we do not if a surgery may be needed in her future. Since these are pre-existing medical conditions, pet insurance will not cover the cost of her legs so her family will need to be prepared should a surgery be needed in her future.
  • Location: We are looking for a home within the Ottawa/Gatineau area, willing to travel for the meet and greet.
  • Adoption fee: $550
  None of our dogs are candidates for dog parks due to risk, so please do not apply if these are important to you.   Please note: Please note: we are only able to respond to successfully matched applicants. Before applying for this sweet girl, please read Maeve's full profile and ensure you meet her needs and criteria.