The "Landmine" Girl
Adopt Heimei
Girl • 6 years old • Sagittarius • Black • 15kg • Mixed Breed
My story
Heimei’s journey to finding a home has been quite difficult. She grew up in a shelter and has lived in the Wugu and Xindian Animal Shelters. When she was about one year old, she was adopted, but after just a few days, she was maliciously abandoned on the roadside. She was then returned to the shelter, where she stayed for several more years. Perhaps because she had been abandoned, Heimei becomes very attached to people she likes, showering them with affection and trying to please them. She doesn't want to experience the fear of being abandoned again, and this insecurity is clearly visible on her face. In January 2025, Heimei entered PACK Academy. Being naturally affectionate, Heimei has learned how to communicate more appropriately and steadily with people. Now, she is ready for foster care! Would you be willing to help her?
We are looking for a foster home that is calm, principled, and does not give in to Heimei's demands for affection. Ideally, the owner should be experienced with separation anxiety and have time to accompany her!
Personality
Heimei is a very smart and perceptive girl. She is good at reading the mood of others and will actively learn and show off behaviors to be liked. When praised, she becomes very happy. She knows how to guide people to fulfill her needs and enjoys reciprocal emotional exchanges—if you are kind to her, she will be kind to you! Heimei seems to have a lack of security and becomes a bit wary of strangers. She also isn’t very interested in befriending other dogs. However, she has a strong desire to gain approval and, with the right owner to guide her, she could be a wonderful companion dog!
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Energy Levels
Heimei is generally calm, with only slight excitement before meals or walks. She is able to settle down quickly once given a command.
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Temperament
Heimei is not an overly enthusiastic dog. When a stranger approaches her resting space, she becomes a bit nervous. However, after a few minutes of interaction, she warms up and becomes affectionate!
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Role
Heimei prefers humans more than other dogs. She will guide people to meet her needs and enjoys emotional give-and-take. She is very affectionate if treated well. However, if there are other dogs in the home, Heimei will actively compete for the title of "most-loved" dog.
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Adaptability
Heimei tends to feel nervous in unfamiliar environments but will relax after being in the space for a day. Giving her more exposure to the environment and offering clear guidance will help her adapt more quickly. However, she may still feel wary if strangers enter the space.
Medical History
My health has been checked:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
- Regular Worming Treatment
No specific medical issues.
My Behavior
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Tolerance Levels
At PACK Academy, we socialize our dogs by exposing them to different stimuli and recording their tolerance levels for each one. These oservations help us understand the dogs better, which then helps us find suitable homes for them.
Strangers
Heimei becomes a little nervous when meeting strangers but will warm up after a few minutes of interaction.
Dogs
Heimei is not very interested in other dogs. After becoming familiar with them, she might bark at other dogs and will likely seek humans for comfort. If living with other dogs, she will try to become the most pampered one!
Cats
Heimei has not encountered any cats yet.
Kids
Heimei has not met any children yet.
Noise
Heimei is cautious around noise, but her reaction is minimal, and she does not require special calming.
Touch
Heimei loves being petted, especially enjoys having her belly rubbed!
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Behavior observations
There are some common behavior issues that we see in dogs who have spent a significant amount of time in a shelter. We assess our dogs for these behaviors and provide training plans for adopters to help manage them.
Barking
Heimei does not bark unnecessarily. She knows that people like a quiet environment and enjoys being praised for being a good dog.
Separation Anxiety
No signs of separation anxiety have been observed so far.
Aggression
No signs of aggression have been observed.
Resource Guarding
No signs of resource guarding have been observed.
Destructive Chewing
Heimei has never destroyed anything.
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Obedience Training
Obedience training is critical for nurturing healthy dog-human relationships and having a well-behaving dog. Our dogs receive basic training at PACK Academy, which provides a foundation for communication between dog and human.
Name
Heimei knows her name.
Yes & No
Heimei understands "Yes" and "No."
Potty Trained
Heimei is still learning to hold it, depending on whether she needs to go outside or indoors.
Good on Leash
Walking with Heimei is very graceful.
Sit
Heimei understands the "Sit" command.
Down
Heimei understands the "Down" command.
Stay
黑妹聽得懂等等。
Come
Heimei responds well to the "Come" command.
Paw
Heimei might offer her paw even before you ask for a handshake.