Qualities - Margaret is a 9 year old American Eskimo born on 8/28/14. She was rescued by National Mill Dog Rescue after being a breeder mama for 3,259 days. She is an amazing girl who is curious, smart and resilient but her medical issues, especially unmanaged diabetes, caused her to be overlooked and not adopted. She loves to explore her surroundings and walks are the best after life in a tiny cage with 2-3 other dogs. She does best when she is around a more socialized dog. She is cautious around new people, approaching slowly to sniff them as long as they are calm but she has formed strong relationships with people and we are watching that start to happen at Pepper’s now. She is sweet and gentle with people she knows. Once she knows someone, she chooses her favorite people and will approach them easily and follow them around. She is not a cuddler but will come up for pets/scratches.  She will sit on laps for short periods of time but then is ready to get down and stretch out.  She takes frequent naps. She is 15 pounds. Margaret has been called bossy but she prefers the term assertive and she is known to self advocate. She doesn't like to share her food and since Pepper’s Pups are fed independently, she is thrilled. Margaret discovered the joys of snow fall and sunshine and she will roll around in both. She loves having so much space and being able to sniff all the pee mail she finds around. 

Occupation - Margaret sees herself as the surveyor of Pepper’s - she likes to watch and make sure everything is clean and safe, that everyone has enough space, and that all are treated with love and respect. So far she gives Pepper’s 4 paws up!

Likes / Dislikes - Margaret is recovering from a long life in a puppy mill where she was not socialized. She loves quiet and routine. She wants people to respect her space and to sit quietly with her and not be offended if she ignores you. Any positive interaction, even if it is from across the yard, helps change the neural connections in her brain. We are so excited to share our lives with Margaret and watch her progress, whatever that looks like. She gets to determine the timing and what it will look like. Welcome to Pepper’s sweet Margaret!

S.A.S.S.-ability - You can sponsor Margaret! Sponsoring a senior dog at PSDS offers the food, vaccines, medications and comfort these friends need during their Golden Years. This monthly gift offers not just hope...but a home, to these pups on their good days, their bad days, and their last days.