Wouldn't You Love Somebody to Love?

Meet Angel. My big-hearted friend Lisa rescued her from a kill shelter in Sonoma this week. When she saw her for the first time, she recognized that there was a lot of intelligence and presence in this little sweetie. She just couldn't leave her behind.

Unfortunately, Lisa's other rescue dog, Benji, a seven month old bundle of shar-pei/shepherd puppy energy, is too much for Angel. She is four years old and has spent all of her life with her owner and her sister, until two weeks ago. Her owner had to surrender both dogs when he lost his home. Her sister was taken out to a pet adoption fair without her, and was immediately adopted. So now she's a little bit confused and anxious. She'll need time to feel comfortable in a new home, so Lisa wants to find her one as soon as possible. She is heartbroken over this.

Though Angel's a little bit wary now, she loves to be scratched and petted, and would snuggle contentedly on the couch with you if you'd let her. She'll make a good companion for someone who is ready to be her buddy. A retired person or persons would probably be her dream date. I don't think I'd recommend her to a family with toddlers, playful dogs, or children who do not know how to behave with dogs, as she is only 16 lbs and is still wary at this point. My guess is she is the kind of dog who will be very loyal to her new family, and whose personality will blossom as soon as she feels safe again. She is a Jack Russell, so you'll have to show her the rules of the house-- with a gentle, patient hand-- and have some time to give her attention and exercise while she adjusts. She's a very smart and perceptive girl.

If you don't need a dog, please forward this url to someone who might, or might know someone who might: Lisa is going to foster her as long as she can, but she doesn't want to hurt her chances of being adopted by the right family and will have to take her back to the shelter soon.

She's an excellent sitter-upper!

She patiently sat up for her biscuit while I took these pictures, hopping forward-- still in sit-up position-- when I took too long. She really is sweet.

Not just beautiful, but smart, too!