Maisy’s family surrendered her when they found her canine papillomas too much to deal with. She was sent to Washington state to see a holistic vet with experience in this condition, and within a couple of months her warts had healed. Because CPV is contagious to puppies and dogs with poor immune systems, and the virus is potentially contagious a few months after the papillomas have healed, applicants must be aware of the potential risk to their current dogs. The virus is not communicable to people or other kinds of pets. Maisy will need to have a follow up in a few months with a vet with CPV experience (preferably holistic) but shows no sign of the CPV returning and is as healthy as can be. She has excellent breathing, is very athletic and VERY smart.

Maisy loves her tennis ball, tug-o-war, walks, belly rubs, showers (she will jump into the shower with you), and FOOD! Also playtime with dog buddies, Nylabones, sitting in laps, car rides – in short, Maisy loves life.

Maisy is a girl whose glass is all the way full! She is very bouncy, so care should be taken around unsteady youngsters or adults, but she doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. Maisy lives with a cat in her current foster home. She is very cat friendly … if only a bit too interested in playing with kitty, which can be annoying to a cat. Dog-savvy cats only, please!

On regular play dates with several FBRN grads, Maisy gets along well. She won over a VERY bossy female, and learned to keep her distance from an older gent who was not tolerant of her puppy ways. Maisy should be placed with dogs who can deal with her puppy exuberance.

Maisy is a VERY busy bee. She is an energetic young Frenchie who will need daily exercise to let off steam. She thinks everything is a toy ... and being a puppy, she thinks everything goes in her mouth. Special care must be taken to make sure trash cans, house plants, coins, string and other hazards are out of her reach.

Reliably housebroken if taken out on a regular schedule, Maisy never messes her crate, but she could use some work on cueing people when she needs to go out. She is good in her crate, and until she matures a bit with her puppy habits, should be crated when alone or in a VERY puppy safe room. Maisy knows “sit” and walks well on a leash. She’s awfully smart and a bit willful, though, and would really benefit from an obedience course. She would be a star in the class!

Maisy could fit well in many scenarios. She could be an only dog if she had buddies to play with regularly or she would do well with one other dog. She gets over-stimulated easily, so older (eight and above) calm kids would be good. She should go to a house with a fenced yard to romp in and a home that wants a very active, busy dog. She would be fine with a working family, but would need a break during the day. She’s spent much of her life in isolation, and she deserves to be spoiled and doted on - so the more face time she gets, the better.

Maisy’s foster mom has this to say about her:

“Maisy is a beautiful, smart and energetic young Frenchie who has spent much of her life isolated and is making up for lost time with gusto! Everything is a toy to Maisy … and life is lived to the fullest. Maisy needs a family with an active lifestyle and a strong pack leader. I would love to see Maisy go to obedience classes with her new home. She is so very smart and would soak it up. She would do best in a calm home as she can get over-stimulated when life is hectic. Maisy is an absolute sweetheart and doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. Whoever is chosen for her forever home will be truly blessed.”

Does Maisy sound like your cup of tea? Well put down that mug and fill out an application right away. And pack your raincoat, too. Maisy resides in the dampish Pacific Northwest, and she’ll expect you to hold the umbrella when you pick her up to take her home.