About Buttercup |
- Status: Adopted!
- Adoption Fee: 300.00
- Species: Dog
- Rescue ID: 2020-084
- Color: Black and Tan
- Ear Type: Erect
- Tail Type: Long
- Current Size: 52 Pounds
- Potential Size: 47 Pounds
- Current Age: 6 Years 6 Months (born on 5/7/2018)
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- Owner Experience Needed: Breed
- Reaction to New People: Cautious
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BUTTERCUP ~2-3 years old. Good with dogs. Kids and cats TBD.
GSRA adopts to residents of VA, NC, and SC only
I know, you're wondering who in their right mind names a GSD "Buttercup"?? Well let me tell you, once you meet this pint-sized princess you will understand why the name is perfect for her. Buttercup is the sweetest, daintiest, prettiest little GSD you could ever meet. She is what we like to call a "shepherd-lite" - you know, less calories than a regular shepherd. She is actually a little overweight at the moment and weighs in at 52lbs. The vet thinks she would be ideal at around 47lbs. Isn't that adorable? You can almost pick her up and pop her in your pocket at that size!
Buttercup is 2 1/5 years old and is everything you would think a young GSD would be. She is smart, curious, funny, loving, cuddly and, for the most part, pretty low key. Still, every now and then she will get a case of the zoomies to remind you she has plenty of energy to spare. Buttercup is the perfect family dog. She is house trained, crate trained, walks perfectly on leash, never chews things she isn't supposed to and, really, has no bad habits at all. She is also pretty quiet for a sheppie. So far, she has only barked once in her foster home.
Buttercup has done exceptionally well with every dog she has met - including her 3 GSD foster siblings. She has been around small dogs, large dogs, girl dogs and boy dogs and is equally friendly and outgoing to them all. She is not pushy but she makes it clear she would love to play a game of chase. Talking of chasing, Buttercup is still working on her kitty manners. She is currently living with a colony of very sweet, young feral cats and she alternates between being terrified of them and being a little TOO curious. It's entirely possible that, in time, she could learn to live with cats harmoniously, but it would take a very confident, dog-savvy cat to help remind her of the boundaries.
Buttercup is shy when meeting new people. You can tell she wants to be friends, but it takes her a little while to work up the courage to approach new people. In her foster home she is carefree, outgoing and a total snuggle bug. However, out in public, or when meeting new people in her foster home, she is shy and hesitant about approaching people. This is often the case with rescue dogs and can be easily overcome with regular outings and exposure to new things and new people. So don't be put off if, when you meet her, she won't come to you. Just look at how she has bonded with her foster and know that, in time, she will bond with her forever family with the same amount of love.
Buttercup's ideal home would include a fenced in yard, room to run and get her wiggles out and people who are home more often than not. If her people have to work outside of the home for extended periods of time, a companion dog would be a must. Otherwise, Buttercup is perfectly happy having all the attention to herself. Buttercup should continue to practice her social skills and so a home where she is taken everywhere and encouraged to see new sites and meet new people will be important. This little girl has so much love to share, it would be a shame if as many people as possible didn't get to experience it.
Buttercup is one of those rare "unicorn" GSDs - she's literally perfect in every sense. So, if you are looking to add a little fluffy sunshine into your home, check out Buttercup!
