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Vicky (Dalmatian/Staffie mix)
London
18 hours
Mixed BreedAge: 2 years
£745
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Adv. Location:London
Breed:Mixed Breed
Age:2 years, 4 months
Ready to Leave:14 May 2025
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Microchipped by collection dateVaccinations up to dateWorm and flea treatedHealth Checked by a vetKC registered by collection
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How big? Medium-Large
How old? Young adult (around two years)
Male or female? Female
Living with kids? I can live with children (8+)
Living with dogs? I can live with other dogs
Resident dog required? No
Living with cats? I’ve not been tested with cats
Where can I live? I’d like a calm, semi-rural home
Where am I from? Cyprus, now in Devon
About Vicky
Poor Vicky came to us in a bit of a state after being found as a stray. She was very, very shut down and withdrawn, and although we can’t be certain about her history, we don’t think she’s been treated with very much kindness in her short life. She was paired up with another mild mannered pup and the two of them immediately cuddled up together in their kennel. The comfort of being alongside another dog immediately made her feel more at ease. Gradually she started to settle in, and then she was lucky enough to be offered a foster home in Combe Martin, Devon.
Despite just how shut down Vicky was at the start, she’s made really good progress over the past few months. She’s still a little shy, mainly around new people, especially if they’re men, but she is much more willing to trust now and is really trying her hardest to feel more confident in unfamiliar situations. Having a confident kennel mate has really helped Vicky feel more settled, and now she’s currently being fostered alongside three resident dogs, all of which she gets along very well with. All the dogs she has interacted with or shared space with during her time with us have become her friends, so she could definitely live alongside another resident dog.
Because Vicky is likely to regress a bit following all the change, we are still looking for a calm, patient, and semi-rural home for her as we feel this is where she will thrive. She is such a sweetheart and really gentle with people, but ideally we’d prefer a home with slightly older children, so as not to overwhelm her. Otherwise, she would do fine in an adult only home. Because Vicky is more reserved around men, any male caregivers will need to be prepared to give her time and patience to form a bond with them. She shows absolutely no malice, just hesitance and uncertainty.
In the past few months we have learned that Vicky would sell her soul for treats, and that she also loves a belly rub. She learned to sit in the shelter in exchange for a biscuit, and she looks very regal and proud of herself when she masters it quickly! She could definitely continue to learn through positive reinforcement. The outside world is still a bit scary for her, so she’s getting used to that slowly but surely, but again, she’s so much better than she was when she first arrived. She has been enjoying walks out with her fosters and the other dogs, and is slowly exploring the countryside and her surroundings. Her fosters have lots of other animals on their grounds too, and Vicky’s quite shy around them, so not inclined to chase - with the exception of one rogue chicken!
We think a home with another dog would be really beneficial for Vicky, but isn’t compulsory. She really likes being with other dogs and is comforted by their presence, so having a friend would help her to adjust to a companion home more quickly.
Vicky’s ideal home would be based outside of the city where it’s calmer and more relaxed. She would really love a home with a garden, and a patient family who can take things at her pace. We’re confident that given some time, Vicky will really overcome her nerves and once she recognises that she’s home it’ll be a game changer for her. She might be a little more shy than some of our other dogs, but gaining her trust and seeing her shine will be such a rewarding experience. She really deserves a second chance.
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