Stevie
April 4, 2013
Rescue Dog of the Week
Hi, I’m Stevie! I am a very sweet, loving, and active girl (my friends say I’m pretty too) who is only 7 years young! I have been living at the shelter for a whole year now and have watched many of my friends go home. Although I am very grateful for a roof over my head, food in my tummy, plenty of toys, and many loving friends, I would really love a family and home of my very own. It would make me so happy and I would be the best girl a family could ask for, I promise!
My DNA test results came in recently and they tell me that I am an American Staffordshire Terrier mixed with an American Staffordshire Terrier / Dachshund cross! What a unique combination! As you can see, I am a sleek black dog, and there are lots of reasons why black dogs are so special:
Top Ten Reasons to Adopt a Black Dog
- 10. Black dogs are easy to find in the snow
- 9. Black dogs absorb heat – perfect for cuddling on a cold winter day
- 8. Black dogs make you appear thinner
- 7. Black dogs excel at night-time games of hide & seek
- 6. Black dogs never look dirty
- 5. Black goes with everything and is always coordinated with your outfit
- 4. Black dogs look presentable on any formal occasion
- 3. Black is a combination of every color in the spectrum, so you actually have a dog who is blue, green, red, etc.
- 2. Black dog hair is invisible when stuck to your good black wool coat
- and the #1 reason to adopt a black dog…A black dog is just as loving, loyal, and trustworthy as a white, brown, or yellow dog!
I arrived at the Lakeland Animal Shelter in Elkhorn, Wisconsin in March 2012; my people never came forward to claim me, so I am still seeking my new, forever home. I can go into a home with children 8 and up, I like many other dogs but advance meetings are a must, but I must tell you that I am not really a fan of those cat things:) I am very smart and have been a participant in the Bright Futures training class! I respond to sit, paw, down, speak, and drop it; I am still working on my loose leash walking, but can walk in heel position for quite some time with a “look” and treat cue. I also love to play, snuggle, and kiss. Please come meet me at the Lakeland Animal Shelter today; just ask for Stevie (the beautiful girl with the shiny black coat)!