Hello, NESR Friends! My name is Maggie, I’m a good girl, and I’m looking for a forever home. I’m also a bit, shall we say, well-insulated.
Certain people that I will not name have suggested that I might need to work off a few of the treats that I’ve enjoyed in the past. Seriously, how is this my fault? Treats were offered, and I ate them. Wouldn’t you do the same?
About those treats: Foster Mom thinks that I’m used to having them tossed to me, so she’s having to remind me to be gentle and a bit less grabby when taking them from a hand. What can I tell you; food is exciting, and seeing as she’s got me on a diet, I’m clearly STARVING and all but wasting away!
Foster Mom has also really been working with me on exercise, and don’t tell her I said so, but with a few pounds coming off, I’m feeling better and moving easier. I’d love a forever home that would help me stay focused on my new fitness goals!
I’m very polite, don’t rush through gates or doors, respect the fence, and love to go for car rides! I don’t have much experience with little kids, but I adore the eleven year old that I’m currently supervising. She’s AWESOME, and makes me smile with my tail.
I also enjoy walks, and impress people with my lovely leash manners…..until we see other dogs.
I’m very selective when choosing canine friends, so you’d think I’d want to keep my distance, but how will I know whether or not I like a dog unless I go over and check them out? I prefer older male dogs who are respectful and understand boundaries, but have zero tolerance for rudeness and the pushy sort, and am not afraid to express my annoyance with a bit of snark and slobber. If my handler corrects me though, and reminds me that we’re out for exercise, not to judge the neighbors, I’ll shrug it off and move right along with them.
I’m not quite sure how I feel about the big guy that comes around here to work, so I walk away when he’s around…..unless he has treats, then I’ll lower my standards a bit so that he doesn’t feel bad about himself.
I went to the vet the other day with Foster Mom, and that was fun. I liked meeting the new people, could not have cared less about the ridiculous cat that lives there, and then let another lady admire me through the car window when we stopped at the Kwik Shop on the way home. (Full disclosure - she had treats. There might be a theme here.) Anyway, I’m a confident girl, feel pretty good about my place in the world, and life would be about perfect if I had someone of my own to love.
If you’d like to know more about how you could have me as your new best friend and walking buddy, just ask Kim at staroseranch@jps.net or complete the application at the link below. I can’t wait to meet you!
Love, Maggie
