Skipper

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Say hello to Skipper, an affectionate, gentle girl who wants nothing more than to feel safe, special, and loved. After a difficult start, she’s ready to discover just how wonderful life can be with a family of her own.

Skipper previously lived outside with another dog who attacked her on several occasions. Eventually, her owner realized she deserved a safer, better life and surrendered her to rescue. She is now settling into a southern foster home, where her sweet personality is beginning to shine.

So far, Skipper has proven to be a pretty laid-back girl who would be perfectly happy with a comfy sofa, plenty of affection, and some special one-on-one time with her people. She greets everyone she meets—including children—with a wagging tail and a polite request for some pets.

Given her past experiences, Skipper is understandably still unsure about other dogs. She is not aggressive, but prefers to keep her distance and doesn't appreciate dogs getting right in her face. With patience, respectful introductions, and dogs who will give her the space she needs, she may become more comfortable over time. When introduced to a cat, Skipper simply walked over, gave him a sniff, and went on her way without much interest.

Skipper is housetrained using a doggie door and is currently working on her leash skills.

More than anything, Skipper needs someone who will show her that she matters and remind her every day just how special she is. After spending so much of her life outside and feeling unsafe, she deserves a home where she can finally relax, feel cherished, and know she belongs.

Could you be the person Skipper has been waiting for?




All known information about the animal is listed above. We do our best to give accurate information, but most of our dogs are rescues and do not come with a known history

Name: Skipper
Breed: Australian Shepherd/Crossbreed   (Breed mix is not guaranteed-no DNA testing done).
Sex: Female
Age: 4 years  (estimated)
Weight: 59.0
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Positive on recent testing.  PAWS cover all treatment costs.
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Yes
Good with Dogs: Selective
Good with Cats: Yes

Adoption Fee: $550.00  (includes transport fee when applicable)
                       $100-150 additional mandatory quarantine fee for Massachusetts residents.

Location of dog currently: Mississippi

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the South and New England.  

Adoption fees cover pre-adoption veterinary costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age-appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England, if necessary. The adoption fee is set at a level that enables adoption; they do not cover our costs. Thank you for your generosity and interest in our dogs!

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse, whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.