Our Sabrina is a bit young to be a teenage witch, but she’s clearly a magical pup who uses her powers for good. A rich mahogany Shar Pei mix, she has a deeply gentle spirit that enhances her rare beauty and shows up in her every move. Lovely with humans and gentle with dogs great and small, she can often be found sharing a bed with a Shih Tzu pal or greeting and comforting pups and peeps in the Muttville medical office. She’s a regal slow roller who enjoys jaunts on leash and relishes every opportunity for some contemplative outdoor sniffing. Is it time to lead a charmed life with a loving mentor and loyal friend? Sabrina awaits your call.
Here’s some notes from his foster:
Sabrina is the Jethro Tull of dogs. She’s innovative, spirited, thought-provoking, culturally significant, and not metal. Okay, well, maybe that’s a bit fantastical, but now that I have your attention, let’s just say that she’s a great dog. However, I stand by the “not metal” part because she’s the quietest dog I’ve ever fostered. I haven’t heard a peep from her. Not once. No barking. No whining. No jumping or stomping. She’s even a quiet eater and drinker. Maybe more like the soft rock of dogs. Sabrina’s Air Supply.
Sabrina’s a friendly and intelligent dog. Caring for her is almost effortless. She pees when taken outside and poops once a day in the evening. Sabrina learned how things are done in my home almost immediately. It’s the little things. We get to my door, I take off her leash, and she’s step inside. Oddly, that’s something my dachshund mix still has yet figure out, even after four years. A great apartment dog and a good sleeper. Just give her a comfortable bed, and she’s happy. Sabrina rides well in a car and steps into the elevator just fine. Sabrina can do stairs, but it’s not her preference, and she’s definitely better at going down than she is at going up. A solid dog in every sense of the word.
Sabrina likes treats, so I use them as a topper for her food, which she’ll scarf down if she’s hungry. Despite needing to lose a few pounds, she’s really not much of a chowhound and only eats what she needs. She also only drinks what she needs and usually after eating or some exercise.
Sabrina gets along with everyone – people, other dogs, cats, and rabbits. She’d probably even be fine with my hamster. However, to be fair, she’s a bit on the slow side, so even if she wanted to chomp on a cat or rabbit, I doubt she’d move quickly enough to do so. Sabrina loves to be loved, and I can tell that she loves me because she wags her tail when she sees me and follows me around the house and at the dog park. And it only took half a day. Sabrina sleeps in my bed through the night with my other dogs and doesn’t get mad when they move around her. She seems to know who her foster pack are.
Sabrina is such a sweetheart. If I wasn’t already at full capacity, I’d adopt her in a heartbeat. And just between you and me, Sherry Franklin said the same thing. If that’s not the ultimate recommendation, I don’t know what is.
