CLAUDETTE

• Gender: Female
• Age: 8-9 yrs
• Size: 39 lbs
• Color: Orange
• Cats: Yes
• Dogs: Yes
• Kids: Yes
• Traits: Claudette is the most cuddly, snuggable Young at Heart setter you'll ever meet.

Claudette is the most cuddly, snuggable Young at Heart setter you'll ever meet.  She loves to climb into your lap and lay her head under your chin or on your shoulder.  Then she sits quietly, relaxing into you, enjoying the closeness.  Now, that's the life!  But don't let this love-bug fool you, she has more energy and spunk than some dogs half her age.  Claudette is a graceful little lady with delicate features.  Her ears even curl up at the ends, giving her an elegant look.  Claudette is an 8-9 year old orange girl with very little color, weighing 39 lbs.

Claudette came to ACES with a severe flea allergy.  She was so itchy that she had chewed and licked all the hair off of the back half of her body (basically, everywhere she could reach).  Claudette also scratched her face and ears, which are patchy.  She was treated for fleas, had multiple baths with moisturizing shampoo, and finally stopped itching.  Her hair has grown a lot since she first arrived in foster care.  Claudette has a soft plush coat on her front half and she has beautiful girly ears.  The rest of her coat has grown a lot but is still thinner.  She has a spot at the base of her tail where the hair may never grow back.      

Claudette's teeth needed help too.  Her incisors (front teeth) were cracked and broken with the roots exposed, and could not be saved.  Claudette lost 12 teeth but don't worry, she has plenty left! The good news is that she feels so much better now. As a matter of fact, Claudette is eating better since the painful teeth have been removed. 

Claudette settled quickly into her foster home. She's not fond of meeting new dogs and she was not shy about telling her new foster siblings to mind their manners. However, Claudette was using one of the new foster pups for a pillow before the first day was over, which shows how adaptable she is. Claudette spent most of her time outside, so she's looking forward to the good life living inside with a family of her own. Claudette is afraid of thunderstorms. With thunder booming overnight, Claudette is content to climb in bed with you, snuggling close to feel safe.

Claudette may be a senior citizen but she is full of life. She loves to spend time in the yard to watch for birds and squirrels. When she wants to go outside, she does a little happy dance and then skips across the deck into the yard. Wait until you see Claudette stand up on her hind legs trying to watch a squirrel scamper over the privacy fence; you can't help but smile. And seeing the grin on Claudette's face as she bounces around the yard will warm your heart. Claudette's needs are simple: frequent hugs, attention, good meals, a few treats, a warm bed, and someone to return her love.  Are you the one to help Claudette find forever happiness with a family of her very own?

CLAUDETTE'S FRIENDS

Setter Sidekick Laura and her ACES dogs Sasha and Tucker hope Claudette finds a furever family as sweet as her.

With love from me (Sandra Witten) and my two setters, Tiger and Annie