Cricket
Personality Color: orange
Orange dogs are likely young, energetic, and enthusiastic with lots of love to give! They will thrive with regular exercise, and some training classes would be a good idea. These dogs would be a great companion for an active person who enjoys running or hiking in the park. Fenced-in yard a plus!- female
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Jump, jump, jump… I hop around… can you guess how I got my name?! I’m a sweet and sensitive girl who is also very active, playful, and ohhh so endearing. I like toys, people, and gentle affection–and I LOVE TREATS! I’ll need some basic things like calming exercises, confidence building, and continuing to work on my manners. I’d really benefit from a predictable routine and lots of enrichment to keep my brain busy. Visit me and fall in love today!
Kids: 10+, can be jumpy, anxious, excitable
Dogs: Forward and jumpy, tries to play, needs tolerant dog who enjoys wrestling and chase games
More info about Cricket from her foster:
Cricket is a young, black-and-white sweetheart with a personality as charming as her looks! With her one perky ear, one floppy ear, and an adorable black patch around one eye (think Petey from The Little Rascals), she’s impossible not to fall in love with. This medium-sized gal (about 35 lbs) is the perfect size for any home, big or small.
Cricket’s personality can be summed up in three words: sweet, sensitive, and smart. She’s a playful pup who absolutely loves other dogs and could play all day if her friends let her! She’s learning how to take breaks and would thrive in a home with a dog buddy who enjoys fun but can also show her when it’s time to chill.
She’s curious about cats — a little shy at first, but gaining confidence every day — so a dog-savvy cat companion could be a good fit. She hasn’t met many kids yet, and because she can be a bit jumpy when excited, she’d probably do best with older children.
When she’s not romping with friends, Cricket is a total lovebug. She follows her foster mom like a shadow, melts under gentle pets, and will literally tip over onto her back for belly rubs. She’s also content entertaining herself with toys when you’re busy.
Cricket is house-trained, crate-trained, and already knows sit, down, and even offers her paw unprompted (what a good girl!). She’s spayed, up to date on vaccines, and ready to find a forever family who will give her all the love she so eagerly gives in return.
If you’re looking for a loving, playful, loyal companion who will make you smile every single day — Cricket’s your girl!
Ready to meet me? I’m in foster, so please fill out an application and email it directly to adoptafoster@apsofdurham.org.
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