Hiya! I’m Minnie, and I’m almost 4 years old – which I think is the perfect age. Old enough to know my manners, young enough to still zoom around like a goofball when the mood strikes. If you’re wondering about my hobbies, I have several very important ones: playing fetch, learning new tricks, getting puppuccinos at the coffee shop drive-thru, and then going on hikes to burn off the whipped cream. It’s a balanced lifestyle, you see.
My favorite season is winter. Snow is amazing! I love running through it, kicking it up everywhere, and occasionally grabbing a bite or two while I’m out there. My foster parents say it’s hilarious watching my ears bounce when I run. Sometimes only one ear pops open when I look up at you, which apparently makes people melt a little. I don’t know – I just call that good ear aerodynamics.
People also really like my cattle dog spots. They say I look much bigger in pictures than I do in real life. I blame the camera – everyone knows cameras add ten pounds!
Now, I’ll be honest with you about something: sometimes I get a little nervous when meeting brand new people or when I’m in totally new places. But give me a little time, some tasty snacks, and a chance to settle in, and I warm up quickly. Once I feel comfortable, I’m all about making friends. I especially like kids – they give excellent pets and very nice compliments.
I’m very proud of my potty training. I haven’t had any accidents since coming to my foster home, and I’m pretty good about taking care of business right away before playtime starts. I also love my crate. It’s my cozy little bedroom where I nap, sleep through the night, or go when I want a little quiet time away from my feline foster brothers. A girl needs her space sometimes.
I know several important commands like “sit”, “lay down”, and “wait”, and right now I’m working on “shake” (although I personally prefer to call it “paw”). I’m also excellent at “boop,” where I gently touch my nose to your finger. If you happen to have treats, or cheese – I will happily learn whatever you want to teach me. I’m very motivated by snacks and praise.
On walks I’m pretty well behaved, though I’ll admit squirrels and rabbits are extremely exciting and sometimes I forget my manners when I see one. My foster mom and I are working on that. She even takes me on runs, which I really enjoy. She taught me that when she says “straight,” we keep running forward, and when she tells me left or right, we turn together. We practice this on walks too – it’s like our own little teamwork game.
My perfect day is pretty simple: spending it with you! I just want to be included in whatever you’re doing. Some days we can be total couch potatoes watching TV. Other days we can go for a run, a hike, or a nice long walk. And sometimes we could even have adventure days where we go somewhere new!
I’m still building my confidence in new places, but routines and having my person with me help me feel brave and ready for anything. With a little patience, encouragement, and maybe the occasional puppuccino, I’ll be the happiest adventure partner you could ask for. So if you’re looking for a sweet, spotted, one-ear-flopping girl who loves fun just as much as she loves cuddling – I think we might be a perfect match. 🐾
