Fushia the Aussie/Retriever Mix
Dog’s Name: Fushia, but when I am naughty, I’m Fushia Mae Kelly
Breed(s): Australian Shepherd/Golden Retriever (and just a touch of Missouri Mule)
Age (birthday): No one knows, but rumor says I was born in 2002 though the lines on my face say a few years older
Gender: Female
Best Friend(s): Anyone with a treat in their hand
Favorite Food(s): Frozen blueberries and backyard dirt (but not together)
Favorite Toy(s): The rubber squeaky monster that jumps across the room when I hit it with my paw
Favorite Outing: Coming to Wellsprings K9
Pet Peeve: Getting in the water
Favorite place to hang out at home: On the feather down comforter in the corner of the couch and the big chair, on the floor by my Mom when she’s sitting in the chair
Favorite place to sleep: Same place, but I usually sneak into the bedroom when it starts to get light out
Best Trick: Catching the soft ball and talking
Favorite place to go for a walk? The ‘hood
What makes you bark? Everything, but mostly things I consider danger like guys in hoodies, squirrels, knocking at the door, the washing machine changing gears, and when my Mom says “Go see!”
What makes you smile? My Mom talking to me and seeing the food dish
What makes your tail wag? When someone says, “Do you wanna…?”
Best Memory: I have years of memories that nobody knows about
Funniest Moment: Chasing after the hose and biting the water…wait!…that’s a best memory!
If you could give your human advice, what words of wisdom would you share? Retire as soon as you can
Wild card (something unique about you): My curly tongue, one blue eye, and my bad day at the tail docking store
Why are you coming to Wellsprings? To show everybody how hard I try
What do you like best about Wellsprings? The therapists giving me treats!
