Lola’s foster father sent us an update on her progress:

Lola is doing very well. In my personal opinion, she is definitely adoptable to the right owners. She is a very active dog, and therefore would need active owners. She has yet to have any accidents at home, and i leave her home out of the crate while im at work (8:30-5:30)

I think whoever adopts her will have to understand that she’s a very smart dog, and will need activities to keep her occupied. Playing the same old games and tricks will get boring to her, but she gets thrilled at anything new. She eats well in her crate, but doesn’t like to stay in it for long periods of time. In the beginning, she would whine when left alone in a room, but she’s stopped doing that (i think because she knows i’m going to come back). I think she has become attached in the short amount of time we’ve been together.

We typically go out for a walk in the morning, after work, and then a jog in the evening. She still has some things to work on (jumping on people to say hi, not social with other dogs, and heel) but I think a permanent owner who knows what they’re doing will be fine.

Posted on May 8th, 2008 by kathy
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Lola recently moved to a new foster home, her foster dad Mike had this to say:

She’s extremely friendly with people, but she’s pretty afraid of other dogs regardless of size if they make any sort of noise or advance. She really likes to jump on people, which we are working on. She’s gotten better at it though. So far we’re doing pretty good. It’s been a lot of effort but I think she’s getting calmer.

Check back for more on Lola’s progress!

Posted on May 5th, 2008 by kathy
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Lola’s foster mom, Jocelyn, says:

Lola has been doing very well and is extremely sweet, although still a bit clingy and anxious. She is nervous meeting other dogs, but has not shown any aggression toward them. She LOVES people, strangers, everyone. She is more attached to Adam than me. I’m not sure if it’s me in particular or women in general.

Lola doesn’t understand toys, she just looks at them and doesn’t seem to be that interested. She will show food aggression if I am in the crate with her food (e.g., crawling in and putting it toward the back or even if she hasn’t eaten it all and I walk right up to the crate). However, now she understands “kennel” and runs in waiting for her food, so I put it in the front and she is fine. Additionally, she finishes each serving now, so no food-guarding in that sense.

Lola is very curious and affectionate, but she is aloof at the dog run. I am working on leash training her and she is progressing slowly. She gets very excited for the first 15 minutes of the walk then somewhat calms down. She’s even starting to understand “heel.”

I believe Lola would be good in a home that is patient with parents willing to provide good training and understanding her exercise needs. Should could live with a male dog as long as he is not aggressive towards her.

Posted on April 22nd, 2008 by michele m
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Lola came to us on 3/26 and is not yet ready for adoption. Lola is a sweet Shiba mix (or Spitz mix or Husky mix) who was found as a stray in Brooklyn and taken to the AC&C. She’s healthy, up to date on all vaccinations, and spayed.

Lola needs to be housebroken and leash trained. She’s EXTREMELY affectionate… always looking for attention from people. She doesn’t mind other dogs one way or another and seems to get along with every person and every animal. She’s a very cute dog.

Check back with us for updates on Lola.

Posted on April 1st, 2008 by kathy
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