Description:
Petra came from a rural puppy mill. She has never lived a day of her life as a normal pet in a home, with the love and attention a pet deserves. It is possible she has never even been petted in her life. She is being rescued from that terrible life, but now she needs a special foster home to help her learn what it is like to be a dog.

Because Petra came from a rural breeder, it is likely that she is not potty trained. She will also need help with socialization and adjusting to life in a home environment. Fenced yards and a home with other stable dogs to show them the ropes are best for dogs coming from this type of situation.

Find out how rewarding it can be to teach this poor girl how to love and be loved.

UPDATE FROM PETRA'S FOSTER: We're calling her Chewie, since when we picked her up she looked like Chewbacca from Star Wars. Chewie has adjusted wonderfully. She is learning the trick of being housebroken. She has not got it
completely mastered but there are telltale signs when she needs to go and
we can usually catch her before an accident. She is a pretty lazy little
girl. She enjoys laying on the dog bed nearest anyone in the house.

Receiving attention from anyone has become her second favorite thing. She
is not a very active girl. She has no problems socializing with the dogs,
cats and older children in our house. Chewie would make a great companion
for anyone who is looking for a great lap dog that is not too ambitious.

Please feel free to fill out an ADOPTION APPLICATION on our main website, www.midwestanimalrescue.org, by clicking on the Form/Applications link under Website Features.

Thank You!