Our Lil Miss Bambi has not had the best luck getting adopted and having it stick. She originally came in with a dog that she was bonded with, and both were adopted together. The family returned Bambi a few weeks later, stating that she was not acclimating to their home. She was then adopted by a family with a K9 brother who she got along with well. Unfortunately, she was returned months later for being too destructive. We were told that her separation anxiety got the better of her and she was destructive in the home and in the yard.
This last time that she was adopted, the adopter had another dog, a K9 brother who she got on with well during the meet and greet here at the shelter. Bambi was returned a few days later, because she was being food aggressive (resource guarding) with the other dog. It was a small apartment, so we believe that the confined area where food and water was kept for both dogs, with her being brand new to yet another household, and her trying to establish her place/rank with the other dog, were all contributing factors.
Why are we telling you all of this? Because we believe in and love Bambi very much and we need to be sure that the next adoption sticks, and her new owner is willing to put in the time and has the right environment for her to grow comfortable and finally be someone’s forever dog. She is so affectionate and loves to snuggle and get belly rubs. She’ll bring you her toys and loves to play but can be super mellow as well.
If you have a bigger place, with a yard and enough space where dogs can take a break from each other and be fed apart from each other, she can go to a home with another dog if the meet and greet goes well. If you have a smaller place, and no other animals, that is also doable. Shelter dogs take at least 3 months to feel fully comfortable in a new home. She will need your attention, your guidance, and your patience. Bambi will be so worth the journey; we just know it!
A volunteer spent time with Bambi and said “Bambi is a sweetheart. She loves her toys. She could entertain herself flipping them in the air and chasing them, but she was always excited to come check in with me and get pets and belly rubs. She gave up the toys pretty easily — no guarding — she brought them to me and let me take them. She was a really joyful girl.”
Come visit the Burbank Animal Shelter to foster or adopt Bambi!
