Jellybean was surrendered to FBRN when her owner realized she was doing a disservice to her and to her 4 month old puppy by leaving them outside in harsh conditions. Until she came into our care Jellybean had little human interaction, no training, and was severely underweight. Don’t let this scare you though, because Jellybean has responded beautifully to human companionship and attention, and is ready for her forever home.

A trip to the vet revealed that although very thin and dirty, Jellybean was in generally good shape. She has a sensitive stomach with some possible allergies, so her foster mom feeds her freshly cooked meat and mixes it with grain-free food. Her forever people should be willing to do the same, and adjust her diet should food allergies crop up. Jellybean also drinks quite a bit of water and needs to be taken out every two to three hours during the day. Tests revealed no medical reason for this, but she should be watched. As with all Frenchies, it’s important that she have free access to fresh water.

For a dog who never lived in a home, Jellybean is surprisingly adaptable. She loves her Manhattan apartment, and is quiet and calm indoors. She is a submissive little frog who needs lots of love and attention from her people (making up for lost time!) and is something of a Velcro puppy, following her foster mama lest she disappear. She has some separation anxiety, and we’d love to place her in a home where she has lots of “face time” with her people. Because of this and her need to go out frequently, a mostly stay at home person or someone who could take her to work would be ideal.

Jellybean likes kids, but has never really been around them and is sometimes startled by the unpredictable actions of the small ones. When she is excited and playing, she will sometimes chew on hair, clothing, arms, face, etc. It is all very playful but if it was to a small child, it could be painful or scary. Eventually she should be gently broken of this habit, but because she so recently learned to play, we’re taking it slowly. Gentle kids over the age of ten would be fine for Jellybean. She likes most dogs, too. Once she gets used to a new dog she gets along just fine, although she does display some food and toy guarding with dogs, and is fed separately in her crate. (Give her a break, she never had enough to eat before, and only just recently was introduced to the concept of toys.) Taking issue with her foster sibling one time, she nipped him but did not break his skin. This girl has a prey drive, and keeps the birds and squirrels of Manhattan on their tippy toes. We haven’t seen her with cats, but we have a pretty good idea she might like to chase them.

She’s come a long long way with her housetraining, but Jellybean still has an occasional accident. As long as she is taken out first thing upon waking, right before bed, and every 2-3 hours in-between she does very well. She is fed in her crate, but spends no time there otherwise. Jellybean loves her walks around the city and displays her city manners on a leash. Given her isolated past, it’s wonderful to watch her friendly 'meet and greet' style during her beloved ambles through Central Park.

Jellybean’s favorite activities are walking in the park and cuddling with her people. She likes stuffies and blankies and likes to chew on her toys. She will also sometimes chew on items that are not toys. Her foster mom replaces them with a toy and she is fine. (She’s learning.) Jellybean wears her heart on her sleeve and quickly becomes attached to her people, although she can be a little shy at times. She’s had to do a lot of catching up in a short period of time and we are very proud of her. She would do well in a home with a single adult, a couple, or a family with gentle kids over the age of ten. No birds, and preferably no cats. Other dogs are ok, as long as they are very friendly and the owners are dog-savvy. Jellybean could be placed in a home with first time Frenchie owners as long as they know about the needs of the breed. She is a gentle, willing, and loving companion. She would do well in a house or an apartment. She really loves the city, and the socialization she gets on her frequent walks is very good for her spirit and confidence. If she lives in a house, a fenced yard is always preferred. She isn’t a high-energy dog, and doesn’t need lots of rousing exercise. She likes to walk.

Here are some thoughts from Jellybean’s foster mom:

“Jellybean still has some puppy-like habits. I don’t think she was ever allowed to be a puppy before. I would like someone who is mostly home during the day or who can take her with them to work. She doesn’t like to be alone and needs to go out every 2-3 hours. After spending much of her life neglected, she deserves to have the attention she craves so much. Jellybean is full of love, and she needs people who can soak it all up!"

Jellybean is spreading the love in New York City. If you want to take her home hail a cab, hop on a bus, or take the train – we don’t care which as long as you pick her up in person!

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