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I'm Edie!

Greetings Minnesotans, and thanks for bringing me to your wonderful State!  I came from an out-of-town rural shelter, where time was running out for me and several other dogs.  MARS was able to arrange transportation for all of us to come up in late May 2009 and we have been here since!  I am so much happier here, as instead of living in a dingy kennel I get the plush bed and carpet of my foster home.  Instead of pacing back and forth for exercise, I get to chase my foster brother and sisters around the yard!

Some people think I look like a grizzly bear, which I have to agree is a great comparison!  My personality- on the other hand- is far from.  I am so laid back and do great with kids...unlike a lot of the grizzlies I know.  My human siblings are 6, 9, & 11 but I also have three K9 siblings who I get along just fine with!  I just had my first trip to one of those fancy "dog parks" you have up here, and I did well!  When I am playing it is really easy to calm me down- which is great for a family with kids.  I am currently going through obedience class and know sit, come, lay down...and working on stay; getting the hang of it so far!  Because of my laid-back attitude, I really don't require a ton of exercise, so a nice walk every few days will be enough for me- no marathon runners required!  :-)

I have not been cat-tested yet, but I have already let my foster family know that I am NOT okay with the squirrels in the yard, or the guinea pigs they have.  Something about the scurring movement of rodents just makes me want to CHASE!  I also like to sneak out the door if you leave it open.  I never go far, and I come back when called, but still if you have a fenced yard that would be great, as I do not want to end up in the pound again!!

I do really well on a leash, take treats VERY gently and can hear really well.  I am protective of my family and premises thus far...not in an aggressive way, but if I sense intrusion I will bark.  I prefer females but do warm up to males...it just takes me a few minutes more.

My fosters labeled me as an "easy dog" who is great for "beginners."  I think that means I am very low maintenence so if you want a dog in your life, but may not have time for an hour run everyday I am your gal!  How about you fill out an app, meet me, and I'll give you some grizzly bear kisses when you decide you cannot live without me?

See you soon!
Edie

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!