leota

Meet Leota. We call her Lady because she has the personality of a sweet old lady in a tiny adorable body. She’s calm, cuddly, and the sweetest little companion you could ask for. She’s a total cuddle bug and loves to follow you around, just wanting to be near you. Lady is incredibly easygoing, adapts quickly to new routines, and is excited to be loved by anyone she meets! Whether it’s someone passing on the street, a barista at the coffee shop, or a guest coming into your apartment. She loves to be held by anyone and is easy to carry around. She rarely barks, and the only sign of anxiety is a quick shake that passes soon after.

Leota also loves being wrapped in towels or blankets, relaxing to music or the sound of TV, and being cozy on the couch or her bed! 

 

Personality & Characteristics:

Super chill, low-maintenance, and affectionate. Loves to sleep, gets short bursts of energy, then happily passes out near you. Gentle, curious, and goes with the flow. She’s only stubborn about one thing: if you’re on the couch, she wants to be too.

My foster dog is good with:

Dogs (of all sizes) and new people (has loved everyone she's met from the street/my friends) . She’s curious and patient, waiting calmly for them to approach. 

My foster dog is:

Crate trained. Kind of house trained and pee pad trained, but will go outside if there’s grass or snow with a little patience. (has not had an accident on any carpets) Low shed.

Potty Routine:

Leota is mostly pee pad trained and will go outside if there’s grass or snow (just not concrete). We do 30–45 minute walks to help her feel comfortable outside, and she’s been doing great. She listens well and is very obedient, so she’ll be easy to fully potty train once she's somewhere permanent. A building with a green patch or a home with a backyard would be ideal for her. (If you’re in NYC and near a park, she’ll love it. Our closest park is a 10-minute walk to Tompkins Square Park, and she waits until we get there to pee once she sees grass!) 

 

3 Keywords:

Calm, curious, cuddly

Energy Level (1 = calm, 10 = high):

3

Barker? Or Quiet Pup?:

Very quiet, minimal barking, only heard her bark once for maybe 20 seconds on her first night with us (who can blame her!) 

Walking Manners:

She prefers to be held on walks. If loud cars pass, she may start shaking and freeze — that’s our cue to pick her up. Once she’s in a familiar area with grass or snow, she’ll walk slowly and calmly before asking to be carried again. She has gotten to know my street and the confidence has grown on walks in just 3 days! 

Appetite:

Good appetite, eats slow, I keep the food out for 30 minutes and she nibbles, walks around, nibbles, walks around, but will finish what you give her!  

Favorite Things:

Blankets, fluffy toys, peanut butter, The Farmer’s Dog food, warmth, friends, cuddles 

Commands / Tricks:

Comes when called, sometimes sits, answers to “Lady”
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