Fig

About Fig (Terrier) in Bellingham

Fig is waiting for you at The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County in Bellingham, WA 98227. ~~THIS IS A COURTESY POST. THIS DOG IS *NOT* IN THE CARE OF THE ALTERNATIVE HUMANE SOCIETY. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FIG PLEASE REACH OUT TO HER OWNER AT [Coordonnées masquées] THANK YOU~~Fig (aka Ping, Pingus Amingus, Pig, and Piggle Wiggle) is a 7 year old ~35lb who I believe to be either a shiba or cattle dog mix. That’s right- she’s not a teddy bear. She has been spayed and is not up to date on her shots due to financial hardship and housing stability reasons. Fig is an affectionate, intelligent, opinionated companion who enjoys cuddles, exploration, and unfortunately for one’s nose..bully sticks. In fact, any type of animal body part treat is right up Fig’s alley but her real treat of choice is scritches on the sides of her neck. If you get juuuust the right spot, she will lean so hard into your hand that she will fall over if you don’t hold her up. She gives amazing “hugs” where she will hold on to you with her paw(s) and rub her head into your chest. The fur behind her ears is so delicate and soft, it’s almost like you can’t even feel it when you pet her there. She has been so hardy and healthy. I could count the number of soft poos she’s had on one hand. She knows sit, down, wait, and scoot. She also knows “ok” as a release word if you make her wait for something. She doesn’t beg for food. In fact, you could leave a plate full of food on your couch, table, or anywhere within reach and she will not eat it; I have tested it. She is decent on a leash. If you tell her to ease up or give a gentle pull on the lead, she will come back. She learns new behaviors and commands quickly. She doesn’t chew belongings or furniture. She doesn’t potty inside or dig holes in the yard. Generally, she is very well behaved. General behavior is one thing, behavior during anxiety is another. Because of the nature of our unstable living situation over the last few years, I have not been