Type: Mixed Breed

Age: 1 Year (Sep 2024)

Sex: Female

Kids under 5: Yes

Kids 5 – 12: Yes

Other cats: Yes

Other dogs: Yes

Other animals: Untested

Adoption Fee: $450.00

Hi all you dog lovers, my name is Polly!

I am a big bouncing girl who is still grasping the concept “don’t jump”. I just can’t help but leap up at my humans when they come outside. There is no nastiness intended but my big claws have left my old carer with a few scars and my weight has made her stumble. Her response is “oh, for heaven’s sake Polly is 5 minutes since you last seen me, just Calm the Farm pleaseee”.

I was adopted at 12 weeks and in the three months I was with my mum I was spoilt rotten and very quickly became ruler of the house. While this was heaven for me it became hell for her and 4 months later, I found myself back in care. So truthfully, it is only now that I am beginning to grasp the concept of common of commands. My foster dad is firm and consistent which has seen some huge improvements in my behavior.
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I think the most important thing you need to remember is that despite my solid athletic build, I am only 8 months old and still very much an excitable puppy. My foster dad with 40 years of working with cattle dogs says that sweethearts like me are at least 2 years of age before their brain fully kicks into gear. Gotta love this man’s honesty, and I fully intend to prove him wrong.

I absolutely love all humans and doggies of all shapes and sizes. There is not a malice bone or thought in my body. It’s just not in me to be unkind or nasty. I met a 6-month-old baby girl yesterday and I had her giggling in a heartbeat. A little wet nose on her hand and my quick face licks had her in fits of laughter. And of course, all that joy got me excited, and I couldn’t help myself. I jumped up to snuggle in, but that’s a firm no no and yes I did get in trouble. My size is my worst enemy, however I am hoping there is a young energetic family out there who will look past my size and see the love and loyalty I have to give to all.

Insider information: The quickest way to tire me out is to turn the hose on and have me chase the water. I am not allowed inside here but I was an indoor/outdoor doggy at my old home and was house trained. You will only have to ask me once to join you on the couch or bed, but I do understand that not for everyone.

On a final note, I would like you to know that the 20 plus family & friends of all ages who have met me have all said the same thing.

She is such a beautiful natured sweetheart who just needs a family who is consistent with rules & expectations.

If you have the time to work with me, I promise I will be the best decision you have ever made.

I can’t wait to meet my furever family.