Pumpkin

About This Project

Pumpkin

DOB: 03/2024

Breed: Miniature Schnauzer

Sex: Female

Donation: £400

• Can they live with other dogs? Yes, must live with another dog
• Can they live with children? Not tested
• Can they live with cats? Not tested

Background –

Pumpkin has joined us from a breeding background but has had positive human experiences, which shows in how affectionate she is. .

Character –

Pumpkin is very affectionate, loves fuss and bonds quickly. She will be your shadow/lap dog given the opportunity. She loves her walks, walks well on a lead, and responds well to recall (if she ever leaves your side!). She has been walking with a pack of dogs daily in a secure field off lead and sticks close to her human.

She’s not afraid to tell dogs off if they’re annoying her, but it’s appropriate. Can be a little pushy when fuss is being given out because she loves all the fuss for herself, but isn’t possessive, just shoves herself in any gaps to get closer to you.

She has quickly overcome her threshold fear and nerves of being in the car in foster care. She will now trot out of the door happily on the lead, following other dogs and hop in the car. She’s now pretty confident on car journeys and has discovered the joy of looking out the window at the world. It’s only taken a couple of weeks to overcome this.

Has quickly learned the routines of going out to toilet, meal times etc. and she loves her meaty treats, especially dried chicken fillets. Has been 100% clean in the house with her foster carer and will head for the door when she needs the toilet.

Type of home –
Pumpkin is looking for a home where she will have plenty of company and owners dedicated to ongoing training and socialisation, encouraging her if new experiences are a little scary. She must live with another dog but would prefer that they’re of a calm nature and respectful of her space as she doesn’t enjoy being pestered just yet. Pumpkin has been happy being amongst a bunch of excited dog friends and snuggling up to them on the sofa during chill time. She has become good friends with available dog Pippa whilst in foster and would be happy to live with her if an adopter would like to adopt them both. Pippas profile can be found on our available dogs page.

Adopters will need to ensure Pumpkin gradually has some time separate from her humans to prevent separation anxiety happening later, even if this is just a baby gate when cooking etc. She will also need ongoing support walking on a lead in public places, which may be scary at first.

Health –

Pumpkin has a Grade 2 heart murmur, which should be monitored at vet checks. 

Adopting –

Pumpkin is currently in Axbridge, and potential adopters will need to visit her here or at a secure field near Cheddar reservoir.

Our catchment area for rehoming is Somerset and the local surrounding areas (such as Bristol, Bath, Weston Super Mare and Wiltshire).