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Age: 4 years 

Gender: Female (to be spayed by us before adoption)

Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Medical: Skin tag on leg that will be vetted soon. Under weight/emaciated. Standard Parasite treatment.

Behaviour: Roo is the sweetest and most appreciative and loving dog. She is desperate to please and be a good girl. She needs a crate as her "safe space" with blankets on to create a cave like space for her. Roo has settled into her foster home which has a resident cat (she has shown no interest) and a small pack of sanctuary dogs and she has been perfectly behaved. We are working on her toilet training. 

From her Foster Mummy:  Despite Roos history she is the most loveable sweet soul who just wants to be loved.  She has shown no signs of any reactivity but will cower and shake if loud noises or scared . She loves to climb onto your lap and cuddle into your neck .  Roo is a little diamond .  She does not counter surf,  or bin raid . She is also non destructive and able to be left alone for periods.  Due to her history she is now learning house training ( toilet ) but has been used to being caged and going where she is so some accidents are expected .  She sleeps all night,  and happy to put herself into bed and stay until the morning when she will greet you with so so much love .  Walks : roo will initially pull on leash when leaving the home .  But once out , will settle into your gait of walk perfectly .  She is non reactive to people or other dogs out, but again due to her history hasn’t been walked so will like to stop and stare at the going’s on around her .  Other pets:  Roo has proven completely bomb proof with other resident dogs,  and has now been introduced to the resident cat and has shown no interest.  She is a very submissive and timid girl and would benefit from another dog in the home to help her overcome her past.  Feeding :  Roo is still very underweight and eating 4 small meals a day.  She is a “foodie” !  So easily able to be trained further as she’s always eager to please . She has no resource guarding of food / toys or even bones !!!   Play : roo is still learning how to play, she will take a ball but won’t chase it when thrown,  and not sure what she’s supposed to do.  She is unaware of squeaky toys and seems scared when they are around her. With time and patience I believe she will begins to learn how to have fun again
Likes: Roo loves fuss, affection, cuddles and praise. 

Dislikes: Loud noises, squeaky toys (terrified) aggressive tones. 

Other Notes: Roo came to us from a "home" where she had been used, abused and neglected to breed from. She was locked in a crate 24 hours per day so was messing on herself. She was starved and had not seen a vet in quite some time. Roo is slowly regaining weight and confidence. She needs a home that is full of love, peaceful environment and gentle people who can take the time to show her how special she is and help her become more confident in the world. She really is a special dog who will bring so much joy and love to the lucky family who adopt her.