Crab Ragoon

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* This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, August 22nd from 12–3 PM (unless adopted prior to the event). All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.   Adoption Fee: $700 Meet Crab Rangoon! Our Sweet, Fluffy Appetizer!  Everyone loves a good Crab Rangoon… but we think Crab Rangoon the Chow Chow might just be the best one yet! Crab is a beautiful 2–3 year old female Chow Chow, weighing 38lbs, who is learning that life can be pretty wonderful when you have kind people, cozy places to lounge, tasty treats, and plenty of time to simply be yourself. She is a calm, quiet, independent girl with a gentle personality and watching her slowly come out of her shell has been one of the sweetest things to see.  When Crab first arrived, she was understandably a little unsure about things. She likes to take her time observing the world around her and deciding what she thinks about it. She isn’t the type of dog who needs to be the center of attention every second. Instead, she prefers to sit back, watch, explore, and enjoy the day at her own pace. And honestly? She may have discovered the secret to a pretty peaceful life.  Crab absolutely LOVES her walks! The minute her people come home or head outside in the morning, Crab is watching closely because, in her mind, it must obviously be time to go for a walk! She gets excited and will happily follow along. Once she’s out exploring, she likes to take her time, stopping to sniff, investigate, and see what interesting things the world has to offer. She isn’t a dog who needs to race around, she’d much rather take a leisurely stroll and enjoy all the smells. And then there are the treats. Crab is a girl with very refined taste buds. She has made it very clear that not every snack deserves her attention. Greenies? Pass. Fake bacon? No thank you. Random dry treats? Please don’t insult me. But put some real beef, chicken, or chicken jerky in front of her, and suddenly you have her full attention! She definitely believes that if you’re going to offer a treat, it better be worthy of a five-star review.  One of the most heartwarming parts of Crab’s journey has been watching her realize that affection can be pretty great, too. She is warming up to belly rubs and ear scratches and has started showing her belly when she wants some attention. That may seem like a small thing, but for Crab, it’s a beautiful sign that her trust is growing. She’s also recently started showing more of her playful side! When her people come home, Crab has begun getting playful and silly, giving us little glimpses of the personality that’s been hiding underneath that beautiful fluffy exterior. It’s almost like she’s saying, “Okay… I think I like you guys. Maybe we can have some fun now.”  Crab is also doing wonderfully with her two smaller, middle-aged male doggy roommates. She is incredibly mellow around them and originally preferred to simply leave them alone, but she’s now starting to play with them! Watching her become comfortable enough to engage with them has been another wonderful milestone. For the most part, Crab is a quiet girl who doesn’t feel the need to announce herself to the neighborhood. She doesn’t bark much and spends a lot of her day peacefully roaming around the yard, following her people from place to place, or finding a comfortable spot to lounge and take in the view.  She’s only really spoken up a couple of times, once when a neighbor’s dog was barking and once when an adorable little puppy came near and Crab got excited enough to join in. And when she gets excited? That playful side comes out, and it’s absolutely adorable.  Crab isn’t an overly energetic dog, but she does enjoy getting out for her walks and exploring. The rest of the time, she’s perfectly content to relax. She would make a wonderful companion for someone who appreciates a calm, quiet, easygoing dog who doesn’t need constant entertainment. Most importantly, Crab needs someone who understands that trust takes time. She isn’t looking for someone to rush her or expect her to become an instant cuddle bug. She wants someone patient who will allow her to continue discovering the world at her own pace. In return, you’ll get to experience something incredibly special: watching a once-unsure dog slowly realize that she is safe, loved, and allowed to be herself.  Crab Rangoon would be happiest with someone who will appreciate her independent spirit while giving her plenty of love, patience, encouragement, and of course her preferred selection of premium beef and chicken delicacies.  If your idea of the perfect dog is a beautiful, fluffy, mellow companion who enjoys leisurely walks, quiet days, exploring the yard, lounging in the sunshine, and slowly becoming your best friend, Crab may be exactly the girl you’ve been waiting for. She doesn’t need a perfect home. She just needs her person, someone willing to give her the time and patience to blossom. And trust us… when Crab finally decides you’re her person, those belly rubs, playful moments, excited greetings, and quiet companionship are going to feel like the best Crab Rangoon you’ve ever ordered.  Come meet Crab Rangoon and give this sweet girl the chance to show you just how much love and personality she’s been waiting to share.