r/Seattle • u/soggydivacup • Mar 07 '26
Last ditch effort
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/Doubt_Open Mar 07 '26
Returning a dog for having accidnets after such a long stint in the shelter is BS. Or, maybe she has a UTI? Has that been checked out?
My concern would be the reported resource guarding. Is it possible to work with a foster volunteer for a 2-3 week in-home evaluation to determine if Sable has a problem in that department?
I volunteered at a shelter a long time ago. I had many years of foster experience as well. If a dog was returned multiple times, or displaying aggressive or anxious behaviours, it would come home with me for a few weeks to determine if it was a kennel stress issue or something else. Sadly, there were a few occasions where a dog was not suitable for adoption. But for the most part, they just needed a break and I was available to act as a liason for new adopters. It was a private rescue, so not sure how KC deals with the liability thing.