Persephone
(Persephone is represented by: MAGSR) Gender: Female Good With Kids: Yes
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Color: Black & Tan
Date of Birth: 03/28/2022
Date of Birth is estimated: Yes
Current Size: 15 lbs
Ideal/Potential Size: Large
Housebroken: No, I'm a puppy!
Obedience Trained: No, I'm a puppy!
Living With: Foster
History: Stray to Shelter
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes
Foster Needed?: No
Represented by: MAGSR
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NID#: 11328
Date Added:
Added to DB: Mon, 2022-05-16 21:54
Last updated: Fri, 2022-08-12 21:43
Not Ready for Adoption: No
Commitment Dog: No
Show as New: No
Special Needs: No
Dog Record Archived (1=Yes/0=No): 1
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Description
Lovely Persephone was picked up as a stray and brought to a local shelter. Upon arrival shelter staff knew something was very wrong. Persephone was vomiting and had bloody stool. Hoping they were wrong, shelter staff ran a parvo test. Unfortunately, it came back positive. Recognizing that this virus kills countless dogs every year, shelter staff immediately began putting parvo protocols into place hoping that Persephone was a fighter. Although they took excellent care of Persephone, shelter staff knew that Persephone would be most successful if she was placed in a rescue where she could continue to get the care she needed and recuperate in a loving foster home. When we heard about Persephone's situation, our team immediately began putting plans into place to help this little one join the MAGSR family.
As a young girl, Persephone should be busy playing, napping, and learning about the world around her. Unfortunately, right now, this is not the case. Instead Persephone is under the care of one of our amazing veterinarians while she fights for her life. Positive for both parvo and pancreatitis, Persephone is receiving around the clock supportive care so that her body has time to heal. So far, it appears that this little girl has a lot of fight in her. We are hoping this remains. Please consider donating to Persephone's care. Caring for a pup with parvo is very expensive. However, we know that Persephone is beyond worth the cost. Your donation will not only help us support Persephone as she fights for survival but it will also help us welcome other dogs with medical needs.
At this time, Persephone is not ready for adoption. However, we hope that in time she will be ready for a forever home that will give her a lifetime of love. Please remember that puppies are a lot of work. They will whine, cry, have accidents, and chew on inappropriate items. With time, patience, structure, and routine, Persephone will develop into the good canine citizen we know she is destined to become.
Updates
I picked up sweet Persephone on Friday the 13th and took her from the animal shelter to the hospital so she could be treated and monitored further. She had bright eyes and wagged her tail when I approached. We were still worried that she might not make a recovery but she is a little fighter! I picked her up from the hospital the following Monday and what a change! Her eyes were even brighter and her tail wags were more vigorous. She has been eating and playing and doing what normal puppies should do.
You can tell that after her time on the streets, she has learned to fend for herself and fight for what she wants. She can resource guard food and her favorite person. I am hand feeding her and teaching her that there is plenty of food, toys and people to love on her. Her new family will need to work with her so she grows into a well mannered canine citizen. She is a quick learner. She sits for food, treats, to leave the crate and at doors (if asked). She is very food motivated. She sleeps in her crate at night and loves to be with the pack. She doesn't like to be left behind. She is gaining more weight daily. She loves to play with her other puppy friends and would enjoy a companion - probably a male or non-alpha female. She hasn't met any children or cats yet and would likely be fine with them but she is a puppy and has those razor sharp teeth. We are working on potty training and she is making great progress.
Look no further if you want a beautiful puppy full of spunk and energy! She promises to love you back ten fold.
