Dog Details

Hello, my name is Millie. I am a stunning adult female Chocolate Lab who is not only silly, playful, and cuddly but I love napping next to foster mom! She says I “constantly” make her laugh which is wonderful! Truth is, I want to be around people 24/7…In fact, it’s safe to say that I am motivated by human love and attention. That said, whenever I get to visit new places, I am initially a bit timid but let me tell you…if there are pets and lovin’ to be had I sure warm up quickly and make the new place my own!! Hee, hee!

I love learning new things, traveling in the car to new and exciting destinations, talking to the strangers outside and gnawing on a good bone! It must be said that it’s a good thing I am human-affection- and not food-motivated because treats are not in the cards for this gal! Nope, I am on what mom calls a “fully raw diet” to firm up my stool because I have frequent diarrhea. Now I know you may be thinking… “Whaaaatttt??” But please let me explain, you see, due to a spinal injury, I have an enlarged bladder and atrophy of the spinal cord. Atrophy means ‘wasting away’ and it is a permanent condition that has led to fecal and urinary incontinence…I know, embarrassing right, but I get to wear a diaper in the house so that helps alleviate some of my not-so-finest moments! Additionally, mom currently gives me a special medication twice a day to help increase my bladder muscle contractibility so hopefully that will help. Thankfully, foster mom is an amazing lady…she lets me outside every couple of hours not only so I can try to avoid any embarrassing moments but also to prevent a nasty urinary tract/bladder infection! OUCH!!! Mom also pampers me with almost daily spa sessions to help me stay clean and ya know what?? Contrary to what some other canines may think…baths really aren’t so bad. I guess I am a bit of an optimist and choose to view my baths as quality time with mom! I’m just sayin’! Anyway, she says that as I age, I will be more susceptible to those painful infections so that means that my new home will need to be a VERY SPECIAL one with a family who is home with me, can let me out often and who is committed to helping me live the BEST life possible!

Please understand that my spinal cord issue does NOT define me!! I am an incredibly sweet and loving girl who loves life! As a matter of fact, I love it so much that I often jump with excitement and though mom loves to see the excited Millie, she also knows that in all my excited glory I may clumsily knock over even the heaviest of items so she says that my ‘Millie-energy’ might be too much for kids. I think that if they’re confident it might be ok, but I will just leave it to mom to decide if I can meet any kids. I am always respectful of cats, couldn’t care less about them really, and I get along with other dogs. I sleep well in my crate at night, but I HATE being in there during the day and will potty. I do very well on the leash but don’t like to go potty whist tethered to it…I mean seriously, would YOU feel comfortable doing your business with a rope around your neck?? I didn’t think so!! Hee, hee!! I will, however, do my business in the yard and my new yard will need to be fenced to ensure my safety! By the way, did I mention how smart I am?? I know commands like “sit”, “come”, “kennel/crate” and I even respond to “no” when mom says that if I’m jumping (LOL)! So there, you can clearly see that I am quite the prodigy!!

Anyway, I have an enormous heart that is full of love that I want to share with a loving and patient family who will shower me with unconditional love and NEVER give up on me! Will YOU please be my new family? I promise I am worth it, and not only will I completely enrich your life, but I will make that beautiful face of yours smile ear-to-ear and maybe even keep you laughing!! Love, Millie

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