Macey (D2497)

Small - Medium Mixed Breed.

Macey is a small to medium mixed breed 1 year old dog currently fostered in Perth. She was living with a family that lived next door to Deb, one of SAFE's volunteer website administrators. Her owners simply didn't have time for her, so she was kept in the backyard all the time. Deb befriended Macey over the fence, took an interest in her situation, and eventually pursuaded the family to put her up for adoption with SAFE.
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What Deb noticed first about Macey was that she was well socialised (with people and other dogs), and intelligent, but had little or no training. Since coming into SAFE's care, Macey has been desexed, microchipped and vaccinated, and has received further socialisation and training. While awaiting foster care she was kept in kennels but was so well liked was able to stay in the family home at the kennels, and not the actual kennels! They said Macey would be an ideal family dog as she thrives on interaction with a 'pack', be they human or canine, but not feline please! They also said she was the perfect size--she's much smaller than she appears in her photos.

Once SAFE sourced a foster carer Macey moved to a foster home.

Macey's new foster carer has this to say about her:

"Macey is an entirely different dog now to the one Deb dropped off to us, much tail wagging and paws up on our legs in welcome. She likes cuddling up for smooches, and has been quick to learn (sit, stay, 'out' i.e. out of the kitchen). She is curious and inquisitive, and wants to be part of everything that’s going on. Like all dogs, Macey just wants to belong to a 'pack' and be part of the family action whatever that might be. She has become very keen on gardening with me in the day and she is all wiggy-waggy and happy to see the rest of the family return home at the end of the day. Macey shows her pleasure and enjoyment by doing mad laps, or play bows, to invite our participation in her mood.

We've renamed her 'Chasey Macey', as her favourite game is to entice my older dog Malcolm into chasing her full pelt around the garden (half acre, loads of paths and terraced levels to leap up and down from). She quite likes chomping the hard bits (eyes, ears, noses etc) out of soft toys or pulling the stuffing out of the damaged ones. Balls she isn’t so sure about but she DOES know how to play--it's been lovely to see the change in her.

She is still not too good at “come here” when WE want her to, and, although familiar with lead-walking, she does pull a bit (usually on a scent) - so we’ll be working on those things.

She does not appear to want to bust out of our place; dig holes in the garden or chew things (yet). She does not appear to be a barker, and is not easily “spooked” by strange noises/situations etc. She is very gentle and likes to come up for a reassuring smooch, and will “paw” you for more patting or some attention (ie; gently put her paw on you “I’m still here”). She is quite a good eater and can be bribed with food.

First impressions are that she definitely has some Beagle in her mix, as she is very scent driven. I think she will make someone a loyal and loving little companion if they have plenty of time at home with her OR can take her out and about with them for most of the time – alternatively she would do well with a companion dog. I don't think she should be left home alone for long periods of time. Not sure how she would go with boisterous young children, but she is fine with our teenage boy."

Macey is currently located in Perth but please send enquiries to Karratha SAFE.