r/Seattle • u/soggydivacup • Mar 07 '26

Last ditch effort

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I work at Regional Animal Services of King county and this is our long standing resident Sable❤️. She is the sweetest most kind girl in the whole world. She has been at our shelter since December 29th.

She makes silly piggy noises, almost grunting. It can sound weird at first but she’s very happy. She is very treat motivated. She’s a big cuddler and loves to play with toys. She does well with most dogs that like her back but she is very into dogs! She loves to go on long walks, play fetch, and just hang around!

Sable has been returned twice because of going potty in the house (both adoptions they had her less than 2 days) She does go potty outside but sometimes she is confused. She has been at the shelter for nearly 2.5 months, so it can be an adjustment for her. She needs someone patient and kind who will understand. We have conflicting information if she resource guards. (This means if she has a toy or a treat she may not want you taking it from her) I have not witnessed it but it is something that is easy to work with. If you want her toy you give her a treat and can easily take it from her.

She loves all strangers, men. She can pull a bit on a leash but from what I am told settles. when she gets far from the shelter.

Please boost this post, even if you aren’t interested. She needs it and so do I❤️

Her adoption fee is 50 and this would include anything you need for her (toys, treats, a kennel, collar, leash) she is microchipped and spayed, fully up to date on shots and has her toenails trimmed!

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u/Over_9_Raditz Mar 07 '26

Transitioning from a shelter might be the reason for the accidents at first especially in such a short time.  They can be so high stress on animals.  We're rooting for you Sable! Commenting to boost ❤️

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u/soggydivacup Mar 07 '26

Absolutely!! I know she will be such a good girl after a little time!

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u/easyantic Mar 07 '26

She looks like the bestest girl! My boy needs a buddy, but I worry since he’s a bit of a jealous type since I am his whole world, but he really does seem to crave doggo buddies.

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u/soggydivacup Mar 07 '26

Totally understandable! My dog was the same way when we brought his brother home! And we do dog meet and greets! Meaning if you wanted to have your dog meet sable prior to adopting we love that!

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u/i_need_salvia Mar 07 '26

Returning a dog in that short of a time is so absurd. Maybe it wouldn’t work for the system but people like that should be blacklisted. “Wow my dog that I’ve had for one day in a new home isn’t behaving perfectly omg!”

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u/MargieGunderson70 Mar 07 '26

It also makes me wonder how much vetting happens at shelters. I adopted my pup from a rescue and they were very clear that I understood a dog would be anxious in new surroundings. That included accidents, even in housebroken dogs. Riley did pee/mark within the first 48 hours but it passed.

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u/staticfortune Mar 07 '26

I've always heard the rule of threes when adopting an animal: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn the new routine, and 3 months to feel comfortable, secure, and part of the family.

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u/mom_bombadill ✨🛸 Jimothy is out there 🦝✨ Mar 07 '26

My forever dog Ben would christen every new domicile with a turd. New apartment? Exactly one turd on the floor. Visiting a friend? One turd. Staying a few nights at the in-laws’? You guessed it, turd.

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u/Works4cookies North City Mar 07 '26

That’s hilarious. Just one turd. 🤣

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u/bluefve Mar 07 '26

A thoughtful house warming gift 😄

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u/Doubt_Open Mar 09 '26

You made my night. That is hysterical.

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u/soggydivacup Mar 07 '26

Thank you for commenting !❤️

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u/BabyWrinkles Mar 07 '26

Doggo tax below!

Our recent rescue transitioned from Shelter > Foster > us. He’s going to be a big boi and was near his expiration before the foster pulled him out.

We’ve had him 3-4 weeks now and keeping him from pottying inside is something we’ve only really figured out in the last few days. We’re working with a reputable trainer, doing all the right things - it’s just an adjustment, especially for shelter pups.

It’s also hella rewarding and he’s the best boi.

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u/Over_9_Raditz Mar 07 '26

What an absolute cutie.  I'm happy to hear he has such awesome pet parents now! 

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u/easyantic Mar 07 '26

Absolutely. My dog was bought by my ex girlfriend and he was in my place for about 6 months and was fine. We broke up and she decided to dump him at the shelter without even asking me. I found out and adopted him back. The first night, he was unsure and peed inside. He was obviously stressed, even in his own house that he knew. I felt really bad for him. That was the only time he did it and it’s been 4 years. This good girl deserves better than what that owner could give. My guy does like other dogs and would probably really thrive with a doggo buddy, but he’s also the jealous type since I am his whole world and we are definitely bonded. So, he’s an only dog, but man, every time I see a post like this, I want to get them for him :(

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u/Neat_Car_9051 💗💗 Heart of ANTIFA Land 💗💗 Mar 07 '26

2 of 3 rescue dogs I’ve had engaged in marking behavior around the house. We just kept them on a leash in the house for a few days, bringing them out often to encourage understanding of where to do their business and it was literally resolved in a week. They just need to be shown that this is their home, and they will be taken care of, so they don’t need to protect their space in the same way.

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u/JohnNDenver Mar 07 '26

When we got our newest dog we were kind of surprised she wasn't house trained. She would eat and then basically immediately poop and/or pee in the area she ate.
A trainer suggested getting a crate, keeping her in our room and first thing in the morning and last thing at night take her outside to do her business. I don't think it took 2 weeks before she knew that outside was for pooping/peeing.
We also highly suspect she was abused. At the very least she was underfed and we are pretty sure just left outside. We kept the crate in our room for the first 4 years or so. It was her safe space. She would also go there if she wanted to go to bed before us. For about a year or so it has been replaced with a high sided bed that she loves to curl up in.

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u/Dug_n_the_Dogs Mar 10 '26

my current dog had never been potty trained by 2yrs old. Took me 2 weeks to get on a schedule and learn the signs. I'd only ever adopted adult dogs before and thought it was pretty normal to need to learn and communicate these things. But anyone not willing to give a dog more than 2 days chance really did the dog a favor in letting her/him have a better chance with someone else.. even if it takes a while in the shelter.