Pumpkin

 

Hello, my name is Pumpkin

I’m an eighteen month old female crossbreed. I arrived at The Mayhew after being found abandoned on the streets of London.

Although I am a very affectionate and smart girl I have been with the Mayhew Animal Home for a whole year. I am now in a foster home with a smashing dog trainer and five doggy housemates. I get on really well with all of them and we have loads of fun. My foster mum takes me to weekly agility classes and I really enjoy having a blast around all the equipment, especially the tunnels. I have even got the hang of the v-weaves. I love to learn and have been doing some clicker work and now go to swimming lessons too. I was so well behaved recently at a local dog show, I won first prize in the Best Rescue Dog category! My other favourite things are long walks, especially on the beach and lots and lots of lovely cuddles. I am housetrained and settle downstairs quietly at night with my doggy friend Rex. I don’t like being left on my own but I can now be left alone for nearly an hour providing I’ve had a good run before hand. If I’m left for longer periods I become anxious and cry but I am not messy or destructive. I am good off-lead and always come when called. Strangers worry me and I will bark at them to warn them off. I will also bark at visitors to the house I’ve not met before but once I know them they’re warmly welcomed and I soon prove what an affectionate girl I can be. I can be nervous of strange dogs and occasionally will bark if I come across them, but I quickly relax when introduced to them. I travel well and fit right in with the other dogs in my foster home when we go caravanning.

Although I have a busy active life, I still long for a my own forever home with understanding people who will allow me time to settle down and adjust to a new routine. I am looking for loving new guardians who are experienced dog owners and will continue to take me to training classes and hopefully enjoy agility as much as I do! I love company so I will need a home where there is someone around most of the time. I would also benefit from sharing my new home with a sociable, well-mannered dog or even dogs. As I am an energetic girl and need one to two hours off-lead exercise a day in an open space or park, I would do well with an active family and could happily live with older sensible children aged 14 + who are used to dogs. Although I am a big bouncy girl I am also well-mannered and have a sweet sensitive side and my foster mum says I am a joy to have around as I make her laugh with my playful antics. So, if you can find a place for me in your home and your heart, in return I will give you lots of love and keep you fit at the same time. My new guardians will be taking on a twelve year commitment, which must not be taken lightly.

Hope to see you soon

Pumpkin x

 

Size: 19kgs

Arrived: Aug 2009

 

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Pumpkin is currently living in foster care until her new forever home is found. If you are interested in adopting her you will need to visit The Mayhew first before going to see her in her foster home.

 

If you are interested in adopting Pumpkin please email lisa@mayhewanimalhome.org for information on our adoption procedure.