SISTER
LOCATION: MONTREAL
GENDER : FEMALE
AGE : 4.5 YEARS
SIZE : MEDIUM (APPROX. 35 LBS)
BREED : MIX
SOURCE : JAMAICA
NEUTERED / SPAYED : YES
MEDICAL NEEDS: NO
VACCINATED : YES
MICROCHIPPED: YES
ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM
DOG FRIENDLY: SISTER CAN PASS DOGS ON THE STREET AND HAS SAFELY INTERACTED WITH DOGS IN THE PAST, BUT WOULD DO BEST AS THE ONLY DOG IN THE HOME.
CAT FRIENDLY: NOT TESTED
KID FRIENDLY: YES, 14 +
ADOPTION FEE: $700
ABOUT :
Sister is originally from Jamaica, where she spent the majority of her life living in a shelter. Her world was turned upside down during Hurricane Melissa, when the only home she knew was completely destroyed. Sister, along with more than 50 other dogs, made her way to North America for a second chance at finding a home.
When Sister first came to RAD, she was very inhibited and quiet. Everything around her was unfamiliar, and she needed time to begin adjusting to her completely new environment. With patience and consistency, her personality slowly began to come through. She has shown herself to be affectionate and deeply attached to the people she trusts. Once she feels safe with someone, she seeks comfort and reassurance from them and loves being close and receiving affection.
Sister is fearful of unfamiliar people, and this is particularly noticeable with men. When she is scared or feels that someone is moving too quickly into her space, she may become defensive and communicate very clearly that she is uncomfortable. Her signals need to be respected, and interactions should never be forced. New people will need to give her space and allow Sister to decide when she is ready to approach and interact. Building a relationship with her requires patience, an understanding of fearful dogs, and a willingness to move at her pace.
Sister is a sensitive and observant dog who does best in calm, predictable environments. Loud or sudden noises can startle her, and she may retreat, bark, or vocalize when she feels unsure. She may also react to unfamiliar noises or people approaching the home. Outside, busy surroundings can quickly become overwhelming, and she prefers to avoid other dogs. She walks on leash but may try to return home when she becomes uncomfortable or overstimulated.
Sister has previously been comfortable using a crate, but she is no longer crate trained and will need to gradually work on this again. Her adopters should be prepared to reintroduce the crate slowly and positively, without forcing her into it, so she can learn to feel comfortable there again.
Sister has shown us that her environment makes a significant difference in how comfortable she feels. During a stay at a chalet outside of the city with her foster family, she was visibly more relaxed and at ease. A busy city environment would not be the right fit for her.
Sister’s ideal home will be calm, predictable, and structured, with patient adopters who understand that earning her trust may take time. She needs people who will recognize when she is uncomfortable, respect her boundaries, and not expect her to immediately accept new people or situations. A quieter home outside of the city, without frequent visitors, chaos, or heavy traffic, would be best.
Once Sister trusts you, she bonds deeply and looks to her people for reassurance and security. She needs a family willing to give her the time and space she needs to feel safe and continue building confidence. With stability, consistency, patience, and an understanding of her fears, Sister can continue making progress and be a deeply affectionate and devoted companion to the people she learns to trust.
WORDS FROM HER FOSTER:
Sister is a “lovebug.” She takes all the cuddles she can get and asks for more! She is very close to people and seeks comfort from them. She has had a difficult life journey, but she has all the potential within her to become a happy and playful family dog.
If you have any further questions regarding Sister please email adoption@rescuealldogs.org
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