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MISS MAGGIE ~4 years old.  Kids, dogs, and cats TBD.

GSRA adopts to residents of VA, NC, and SC only

Hello there! My name is Miss Maggie, and I am looking for a special home of my own! I am a very pretty black and tan female. I am about 4 years old, and weigh about 64 pounds. I have a smooth and shiny coat. Not much is known about my past...I ended up in a rural shelter in pretty rough shape. I was underweight, dirty, and had my eyes crusted over with crud. They thought I was blind. Fortunately, the shelter reached out to GSRA, and they brought me into the program.

I am a very friendly girl, and just want to be near my people! I am very affectionate. I will happily sleep on the bed with you if given the opportunity, but I am also perfectly happy to sleep on a dog bed nearby. I like all people, and will eagerly engage and approach with a tail wag. I am quite food motivated, so if you have a treat for me I will happily become your best friend! I have quickly integrated into this "house living" arrangement! I love air conditioning and these big fluffy dog beds. I am also very well behaved in a crate, and can actually have a dog bed in my crate and not feel compelled to destroy it. I am non destructive in the house. I ride very well in the car, and love it when I get to go to work with my foster mom. Work is busy and loud, but it does not bother me. I need to stay in the office at times, and while I may whine at the door a bit, I generally quiet down and just wait for her to return from her tasks.

I am a fairly quiet dog too. I walk well on leash and I come over when I am called. My foster mom even gave me a bath 2 weeks ago....I was a bit nervous, but I knew it was needed, so I was nice and calm. (I felt wonderful afterwards!!)

I do have a sight medical need that will require daily medication. i suffer from chronic dry eye, also known as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca or (KCS) for short. it is a congenital condition, and I need drops of medication twice a day. I also need to have my eyes flushed with saline 1-2 times a day. I am pretty well behave and tolerant for the procedure, as I have learned that I always feel better afterwards. I was seen by an eye specialist, and, in her opinion, I already have a good bit of vision loss since I was neglected for so long. There is considerable "cloudiness" on my eyes already. You would never know....I get around like a champ for the most part. I will occasionally seem a bit vision challenged in dim lighting.

I am a bit dog selective...I like some dogs, but not others. My foster mom thinks I have a few "alpha" tendencies. I can probably get along with most dogs, but would really need to meet and engage with any potential doggie siblings to check for compatibility. I seem to do better with calmer and non pushy dogs. My foster mom thinks that I may be a bit defensive because of my visual limitations, which may be why I prefer more laid back dogs that do not encroach in my space.

I am a pretty chill girl in general. I would love a home where my owner either works from home of is retired. I like going for walks and also just chilling out and watching tv. I will be a totally devoted companion for some lucky family. Come and meet me soon, I won't disappoint you.

I am heartworm positive, and will be starting treatment in mid to late August

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