Ms. Dottie

Ms. Dottie is delightful. Short and stocky, low enough to the ground that the grass can almost reach her round little belly, she is a magical dog. She reminds us of a cross between a kimodo dragon and a cupcake— snorty and a little nicked up on the outside, all mushy, gooey sweetness on the inside. Ms. Dottie came to us from another rescue, where she was saved from a hardscrabble existence, tied to a tree for the first 7 or 8 years of her life. The rescue reached out to us because Ms. Dottie was safe with them, but being overlooked by adopters, and she was heartworm positive. Could we bring her to you, they asked? We took one look at her little crooked smile and said YES YES YES. Miss Dottie’s first 8 years may have been tough, but this butterfly is ready for the sweet life. She passed her cat test and does not seem flustered by other dogs she see out and about on her shelter walks. We introduced her to several, and she wasn’t quite sure what to do. When the other dogs got too close, or tried to get up in her grill (as doggos are wont to do), she seemed overwhelmed and wanted her space back. So, we think Miss Dottie would be most comfortable is a home where she can see other dogs at a distance but doesn’t have to get up close and personal with them. Miss Dottie would love a foster home, or a foster-to-adopt situation, while she goes through her heartworm treatment. She’s a great listener and a true friend. We think she’d be a good fit for a family, and nothing would delight her more. If we can answer any questions about Miss Dottie, please reach out. If you’d like to meet her, please put in a foster or adoption application and we’ll make it happen!