Remi – ADOPTED!

I’m Remi, a purebred GSP and I’m 7-years-old. I came into the rescue all the way from Louisiana. It was such a long trip but four people helped me to get here. The rescue was told that in my other home I spent a lot of my life outside in a run but I am totally house-trained and, in my foster home, I have learned to use a doggie door. For my first couple of days in Colorado, I spent some time in a crate because my foster mom wasn’t sure how I would be, loose in the house. That didn’t last long because she found out I’m fine in the house, especially because I have 4 other GSPs to hang out with and to keep me company. Because we have a doggie door, I spend most of my days in the yard, stalking squirrels or mice or playing with the other dogs. I didn’t play with them much in the beginning but now I feel so much more at home so we play in the house in the morning right after waking up and sometimes during the day. But I’m also happy to entertain myself in the backyard . . . all day long. Thank heaven for the doggie door! I know basic commands sit, off, and come and, of course, I am housebroken and crate-trained, too, though I really don’t like or need a crate at all. I’m fine in the house, day or night, probably because that doggie door lets me go outside into our big backyard with the 6 ft. privacy fence whenever I like.

I love being in my foster home with the other dogs and playing or scouting in the backyard but I don’t like being on a leash and walking in the neighborhood. Other dogs on leashes and their people scare me and make me feel very protective of my foster mom. I’m not really sure why I’m so scared but my foster mom realizes walks aren’t at all fun for me. And it’s not that I’m afraid of or don’t like other dogs or people. We’ve had several dog visitors since I’ve been at my foster home and I’ve never been afraid or even nervous. In fact, we all stalk squirrels and zoom around together in our back yard and sometimes see who can get the tossed ball first. You may be wondering about me with cats. Probably not since I have an exceptionally strong prey drive. But I’m great with all the people coming to visit my mom.
Bottom line is that I’m a very happy dog and I love having other dogs to play with and people to hang out with.

I love my people. I especially like being talked to and stroked. I’m not really too available for a lot affection during the day because I’m usually so busy outdoors. I do check in frequently when my mom is home, though. I like knowing someone is there for me and I hope that my mom will have time to pamper and pet me a little each time I come back in the house. But because I live with other dogs, I never have separation anxiety. I love having canine buddies so we can keep each other busy and entertained. My foster mom lets me sleep all cuddled up with her and I LOVE being so close to her and the other dogs (they sleep with her, too!).

If you asked me to describe a home and family that would be the best for me, here are the really important things: living on property where I don’t have to go out into neighborhoods for walks; having at least one or two other dogs to play and run with; having the opportunity to spend a lot of time outside running, playing, and stalking squirrels during the day; being with a person or family who will give me the attention that I love and will let me sleep with them; and having free reign in the house.