Well, it didn’t take long for Gretel to make her way to the available page and it’s no surprise, as this 1.5-year-old beauty is as smart as she is sweet. Gretel came to FBRN when her previous family realized that life with small children and a busy schedule just wasn’t the right fit for her. She was a bit shy as she settled into her foster home, but now that she feels comfortable, her affectionate, goofy personality really shines through.

Gretel loves being around people and wants to be included in whatever’s going on – whether that’s playing in the yard, going for walks or curling up on the couch for some snuggle time. She does have a bit of anxiety and can take a long time to settle in, but once she feels safe and comfortable she could be a great dog to bring into the office. She isn’t a fan of long car rides though, so if she is going to get hired as your office assistant, it’s probably best that the drive there isn’t too long.

Gretel gets along well with other dogs, particularly calm and easy-going ones. If another dog tries to take her food or toys, she will make it known that her food and chew toys are…hers. Nothing extreme, just a little spirited reminder of her boundaries. Her resource guarding is only towards other dogs when she has a chew toy, so as long they don’t try to take her food or toy she’s fine. Gretel has not been around cats but, she can be a bit intense and is not above being snarky if another dog matches that energy, so a home without a feline sibling would likely be best.

Gretel would thrive best in a home without small children, as she can be a bit too energetic and mouthy for young kids, considering her guarding tendencies. She also tends to slam into your legs like a tiny football player when running outside. Whoops! She can’t help herself…she’s lean, athletic, and quick on her feet. Her foster mom thinks she would probably excel in obedience or agility training once she’s had time to build confidence. Don’t be fooled by this spry, spunky girl though…as much as she enjoys being active, she is just as happy hanging out indoors, especially if it involves a Benebone, stuffies, or her favorite game of indoor fetch. (Fair warning—she’ll proudly parade her toy over and bump it into your legs until you acknowledge her dedication!)

Gretel can be anxious when home alone, so she’ll need a family that’s around most of the time. She’s great in her crate, but she isn’t suited for long hours alone or an apartment setting. She has separation anxiety and may bark when left alone and will scratch at doors very vigorously if no-one else is around. A home with a quieter environment might be more ideal for this sensitive girl. Gretel is currently taking medication to manage some minor bladder leakage, but is otherwise healthy. Gretel’s foster mom has this to say about her, “Gretel is a very good girl with a bit of anxiety. Once she settles in she’s a great little companion who loves to play fetch and just hang out with her people and her chew toys. She’s as sweet as she is beautiful!”

If you’re looking for a loyal, loving companion who’s full of heart, a touch of sass, and plenty of potential, Gretel just might be your perfect match. Apply today and this adorable girl could be in your/her new home for the holidays! Considering Gretel isn’t a fan of car travel, please take this into consideration when submitting her application. We’re sure she would appreciate her forever home be within a reasonable driving distance of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, to make the trip easy and stress-free for her.

FBRN does not ship dogs as cargo. Adopters are expected to pick up their dogs from their foster family. In rare or unusual cases, FBRN may be able to assist in transporting a dog to a volunteer near the adopter’s home, but the expense of transporting the dog must be the responsibility of the adopting party.

FBRN dogs are in foster care in people’s private homes. For the foster families’ safety, we do not disclose specific locations, and we don’t set up meet and greets prior to applications. For detailed information about the dogs in our care, please read the extensive bios on each dog.