Eliza

INTRO As told by Eliza

 “Look into my eyes!” When I gaze into foster dad’s eyes, I’m trying to tell him that I want to be near him. My “golden gaze” is trying to convey that I would love to be petted. (I just love him!) I give him lots of smiles too! Since coming to As Good as Gold, I’ve met many nice people: my foster parents, neighbors and the nice lady who dog sat me for a few days. There’s a very little girl who has visited here too, my foster parents’ granddaughter; I’m calm when she touches me.

Playing with my furry foster siblings and the “granddog” who visits sometimes is a hoot! We romp around and wrestle like we’re siblings, foster mom says! My dog sitter had cats, and we got along too.

When I first came to the house I was a bit fearful and timid, but life is so comforting here that each day I’ve become more and more relaxed in my surroundings. Gosh, I remember I would stay in one spot and keep to myself. Now I readily approach when pets and treats are being offered.

Going for walks is an activity I’m good at. Not only do I walk nicely in tandem on the leash with my foster brother, but I don’t pull on the leash either.

I think you’d find me to be a welcome member of your family. We could give each other something to smile about!

BEHAVIOR

• Eliza does not dig, jump or guard food or toys. She has never displayed aggressive behaviors.
• Can be left alone in the home. Foster parents put up a baby gate to block off one of their rooms.
• Settles nicely and sleeps soundly throughout the night in foster parents’ room.
• Knows “come,” but no additional cues.
• Might get into things lying around like a notepad she found one time. Just need to put these things out of her reach.
• She sometimes tries to counter surf, but is learning it’s not the thing to do!
• Rarely barks, but may do so when she sees another dog while in the backyard.

HEALTH

Was spayed after coming to AGaG. Eliza has recovered and is doing well.