22-024 Piper is a sweet little two-year-old female Golden mix. She was surrendered due to lack of time and attention by the owners. She had been well cared for, however, as she was already spayed, had all her vaccines up to date and was even micro-chipped. She is a jumper, though, and when first placed with her adopter, she climbed up on a pile of toys against the block wall, jumped over the wall and escaped. She was recovered, the toys were moved and there have been no more problems. She loves to swim and had to learn that NO means “not right now.” She gets along well with the resident dog, and they play until he gets tired, then the adopter plays more with her until Piper has had enough. The adopter reported:

Piper definitely has made her presence known in the house. She likes to talk and tell me that she is very much ready for breakfast and walks. She has made two doggy friends (in addition to my dog Oliver) and we are getting more and more comfortable around other dogs. Piper is still very excited when human friends come over but responds well when the new friends are stern about not jumping. We are still working on no jumping period. Good news is, even when her older brother is naughty and digs in the backyard, she does not. She doesn’t like to cuddle in the bed or on the couch, but she is willing to give long hugs and lets me give her kisses all the time. Piper is sensitive to loud noises, but we stay inside and turn some music on to help. She knows when I’m upset and will “nose” my hand to have me pet her, which realistically, will cheer anybody up. I am so happy, and I know Oliver is thankful to have a fur sibling too. Thank you, AGR!