Sophie (Stella 05-319) [1]

10/15/05: Stella is a petite, beautiful one year old Golden. She was surrendered by her owners who said she was too much for them to handle. They said she is mouthy and dominant toward their small children and barks excessively. Stella will need to be seen by the vet this week to update her shots and be tested for heartworm. It appears that she has not seen a vet for a year. We'll also be getting her spayed! Thus far, she has met our three children and seems very loving toward them (ages 5,8 and 10). She is a bit timid and unsure of being in the house but I believe she'll adjust quickly. The four resident dogs have played with her and ran her all over the yard so she is happy and tired now. She sits nicely and is content to lay at my feet. What a gorgeous color she is! A bit darker brown in the face and reddish/golden with lighter feathering. She won't last long! Once we get her vet work done, she'll be ready for her forever home! Email Placementragom [dot] org!

Stella here. Marion, Iowa isn't so bad! The car ride was fun and I was a good girl. Right now I am a little scared since I am in new surroundings and the three children I see running around are arguing....man, I hope that doesn't last long.....Anyway, did my foster mom tell you I am sooo beautiful? And, I am housetrained...That is such a plus. I have already tried out this thing called a crate and I am fine in it as long as I am in the same room as other people. Otherwise, I barked some and whined a bit. I heard my foster mom say it was okay and that we'd try it a little at a time. I love the dogs here! What fun. I am not used to being in a fenced in yard so that is news to me. I have scanned the perimeter for places to escape, but these people seem to have it covered. I do like to jump up and will have to be trained and loved so I don't do this anymore. I would love for someone to take me to puppy class. I bet I'd be a fast learner. Well, it's time to eat around here, so off I go. More later! - Stella.