Meet Kimber - courtesy post
Meet Kimber!
Kimber is a 4-year-old Chespeake Bay Retriever who had a bit of a rough start in life. Around 6 months of age she was taken to a shelter because she was chewing on things (which is actually normal for puppies). Her adopters ended up keeping her outside where she was alone most of the time.
And this was the worst thing ever for this sweet girl, because she ADORES people! She started visiting her next door neighbor who ended up walking Kimber with her own dog -- and the neighbor took her in.
Kimber is a really good girl and very smart. She's now been trained to know (most of the time) what's OK to chew on and what isn't, and her behavior has been great since she's been in her temporary home.
Kimber is an active girl and would excel with active adopters who could take her for jogs and long hikes. She'd be great with nose work and other mental stimulation. Things like games and swimming are definitely a plus for this energetic girl. Once she's been able to run around and play she's fine to chill out the rest of the time.
She gets excited when greeting visitors and strangers, as she just wants to be loved by everybody! She'd benefit from some fun lessons in how to greet people the right way. Kimber is great with older kids and was amazing with her guardian's 3-year-old niece; but we usually recommend adopters with small children need to be aware of the difference in physical size between a big dog and a small child.
Kimber's opinion of kitties is unknown, so for now we're saying no cats in the home, please and thanks.
Other dogs in the home are a possibility with slow introductions and possibly the help of a trainer.
Kimber's temporary mom would be so happy to keep Kimber but due to some health issues she can't give Kimber what she truly needs to thrive. Kimber will need a family who understands the breed, and can offer her a spacious environment and lots of activity and fun -- but she's done OK in city life as well.
Kimber is spayed, housetrained, crate-trained, up to date on her doggie shots, and she respects baby gates very well.
Her adoption fee of $485 will go toward several sessions with a trainer, and her adopter(s) will need to commit to attending training to help insure Kimber's successful transition.
For more info and/or to apply to adopt Kimber, send an email of inquiry to [email protected], telling us a bit about yourself, your home environment and your lifestyle. A volunteer will get back to you shortly.
Please read the Disclaimer below before emailing us.
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Disclaimer: The companion animal you are interested in is a courtesy post. Summit Dog Rescue often helps dogs and cats outside our organization to find their forever homes, and these are called "courtesy posts.” By courtesy posting pets from owners and other rescues, we offer our website (and sometimes email assistance) as a resouce to help their pet gain extra exposure. The pet’s bio comes directly from the owner or rescue, and we expect them to provide accurate information, to the best of their knowledge. Summit Dog Rescue in most cases has not met or evaluated these companion animals, so no information about a courtesy post dog or cat is guaranteed. We cannot accept responsibility for any injury or damages to any person or property caused by any courtesy post animals. Courtesy post pets are the sole responsibility of the owner and the adopter. In addition, SDR cannot take these pets in if the courtesy post adoption does not work out.
Also, although we occasionally might ask you to email us (if you’re interested in adopting a courtesy post pet), it’s just so we can help the owner or rescue connect with applicants. You’ll be adopting your new pet directly from the owner or the other rescue, not from Summit Dog Rescue. Please let us know if you’re comfortable with us sharing your information with the owner of the courtesy post pet.
Kimber is a 4-year-old Chespeake Bay Retriever who had a bit of a rough start in life. Around 6 months of age she was taken to a shelter because she was chewing on things (which is actually normal for puppies). Her adopters ended up keeping her outside where she was alone most of the time.
And this was the worst thing ever for this sweet girl, because she ADORES people! She started visiting her next door neighbor who ended up walking Kimber with her own dog -- and the neighbor took her in.
Kimber is a really good girl and very smart. She's now been trained to know (most of the time) what's OK to chew on and what isn't, and her behavior has been great since she's been in her temporary home.
Kimber is an active girl and would excel with active adopters who could take her for jogs and long hikes. She'd be great with nose work and other mental stimulation. Things like games and swimming are definitely a plus for this energetic girl. Once she's been able to run around and play she's fine to chill out the rest of the time.
She gets excited when greeting visitors and strangers, as she just wants to be loved by everybody! She'd benefit from some fun lessons in how to greet people the right way. Kimber is great with older kids and was amazing with her guardian's 3-year-old niece; but we usually recommend adopters with small children need to be aware of the difference in physical size between a big dog and a small child.
Kimber's opinion of kitties is unknown, so for now we're saying no cats in the home, please and thanks.
Other dogs in the home are a possibility with slow introductions and possibly the help of a trainer.
Kimber's temporary mom would be so happy to keep Kimber but due to some health issues she can't give Kimber what she truly needs to thrive. Kimber will need a family who understands the breed, and can offer her a spacious environment and lots of activity and fun -- but she's done OK in city life as well.
Kimber is spayed, housetrained, crate-trained, up to date on her doggie shots, and she respects baby gates very well.
Her adoption fee of $485 will go toward several sessions with a trainer, and her adopter(s) will need to commit to attending training to help insure Kimber's successful transition.
For more info and/or to apply to adopt Kimber, send an email of inquiry to [email protected], telling us a bit about yourself, your home environment and your lifestyle. A volunteer will get back to you shortly.
Please read the Disclaimer below before emailing us.
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Disclaimer: The companion animal you are interested in is a courtesy post. Summit Dog Rescue often helps dogs and cats outside our organization to find their forever homes, and these are called "courtesy posts.” By courtesy posting pets from owners and other rescues, we offer our website (and sometimes email assistance) as a resouce to help their pet gain extra exposure. The pet’s bio comes directly from the owner or rescue, and we expect them to provide accurate information, to the best of their knowledge. Summit Dog Rescue in most cases has not met or evaluated these companion animals, so no information about a courtesy post dog or cat is guaranteed. We cannot accept responsibility for any injury or damages to any person or property caused by any courtesy post animals. Courtesy post pets are the sole responsibility of the owner and the adopter. In addition, SDR cannot take these pets in if the courtesy post adoption does not work out.
Also, although we occasionally might ask you to email us (if you’re interested in adopting a courtesy post pet), it’s just so we can help the owner or rescue connect with applicants. You’ll be adopting your new pet directly from the owner or the other rescue, not from Summit Dog Rescue. Please let us know if you’re comfortable with us sharing your information with the owner of the courtesy post pet.