Cherry is 2 year-old “ball of fire” who has happily overcome her share of troubles.

First, she was dumped with two other dogs in a rural area. Then, shortly after GRRNT picked her up, she suffered a severe bout of pneumonia and spent several weeks at the vet recovering. She was also diagnosed with heartworms and appears to have had at least one litter of puppies at a very young age.

The good news is that Cherry has fully recovered, been spayed, and has started heartworm treatment. She is now getting lots of TLC and good medication in foster care – she’s gained some weight and looks and feels terrific.

Cherry still has a lot of puppy left in her. She loves to play ball....any ball will do. She has outgrown the chewing phase except for the occasional toy or tennis ball, and likes to keep herself busy by gnawing on a racquetball. She is completely housebroken and knows how to use a doggie door. She is not a counter-surfer or trash inspector – she respects the fact that every else has their own food. She is a very social dog and loves to go to the creek and play in the water with the other foster dogs.

She’s still working on the basics like sit and stay, and her foster family is working to curb her habit of jumping up for attention. And, like most young dogs, she gets very excited when her family gets home or company comes over. But she isn’t pushy. She loves to cuddle and sleep with you, but only if you invite her to. And when you put her ball up, she knows play time is over.

Cherry is looking for an active family, perhaps with another dog, who will keep her busy, give her lots of play and exercise, and also continue her basic training. In return, her forever family will get a young, happy girl who has years and years of love to give.