Bessie 20-173
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It's been a while since you may have seen an update for Bessie, but rest assured she is making huge progress so that she can head into the heart of many potential adopters.On that note, I think Bessie might be most happy with an adopter who is home most of the time. She really doesn't demand much except to know you are around for her to feel loved and safe.
She also loves to play outside and bounce around with a resident dog. When left to her own devices, you will find Bessie to be playful and quite calculating. She loves to steal tennis balls laying around in the yard and then create a pile for her own enjoyment. She's very proud of herself when she can sneak off with all the balls and leave the resident wondering what happened to all of them!
Bessie still doesn't know if she should come up to you for hugs and pets, but you can go to her and she is thrilled to get that attention. She will come very close to you, but isn't sure if it's okay for her to venture to you. She does walk right by you, so she does come close. I think with continued patience, she will soon learn what she has been missing for her 8 years in a breeding facility.
Bessie loves baths. She shakes and then runs outside and rolls around in the grass. She feels so good.
At night, she no longer waits downstairs until morning. She follows my last resident up to the bedroom and then curls up on her rug and snoozes--I've even heard a couple of snores, which means she is really relaxed and maybe dreaming of her Golden life!
Bessie also loves her walks with her foster brother who makes her feel safe and adventurous. She is very interested in all the new smells and saying hello to fellow dogs also being walked. She is nervous when there are people behind her, so we usually just walk off to one side and let them pass. Then she is very comfortable again.
While I'm outside working in the yard, all the dogs weave in and out of the garden areas trying to swipe a tomato or cucumber, including little Miss Bessie. In her eyes, I can see her saying, "Did you see me do that? See how smart I am!"
Bessie deserves a family that will let her know that she is loved and find confidence on her own schedule and terms. Let's find Bessie her forever home.
Closed to Applications: Many families have submitted applications for Bessie or she is working with an applicant for a potential adoption.