MILA

HISTORY: Mila and her companion, Amara, were likely abandoned. They were found on a bridge, frightened and dashing in and out of traffic. A CFC staff person was on her way home and stopped to help them.

If ever there was a diamond in the rough, we feel Mila fits that description to a T. A teenager upon arrival (est. 7 months old), Mila was not blessed with an ideal beginning to life. She and her friend, Amara, were underweight when they arrived and both were terrified. A hearty meal and a heated sleeping area were enough to begin softening the fear and uncertainty. Now that all routine medical care has been provided – vaccines, treatment of parasites and spaying – we are beginning to see the sparkle of that diamond in the rough emerge.

Mila has shown us she has a lot of raw talent and she is eager to learn new things. She is a quick study when it comes to responding to simple requests such as sit, off, down. Overall, Mila is a typical high energy teen pup certain she knows all there is to know!

Mila arrived extremely frightened along with her friend, Amara. Clearly there is a very strong bond between these two dogs. While we have no knowledge or proof of their past, we would bet they have experienced some tough times together, and together, they survived. CFC’s attempts at separating them for periods of time has resulted in both breaking out of kennels/pens to be back together.

Our vision for Mila includes a home with an experienced and patient human. Stability and routine are her friends and allow her to relax into just being a pup! She will gain confidence and thrive with a human who will take the time to show her the world and guide her through her fears. Mila’s uncertainty is directly related to her lack of positive experiences and stability in her life. These best of friends will fully blossom in a home of their own and under the care of a benevolent human companion.

We fully realize it may be rare for an adopter to be in the market for two dogs. But we are a group of never-say-never folks at the sanctuary and we believe that the absolute best person/family for Mila and Amara is out there waiting for the right dogs to come their way! Maybe, that’s you?

Fall Update 2024 From Mila: I am really loving my new space here at CFC. It is very roomy. I recently had a boyfriend named Creek whom I really liked, but he has moved on to his forever home. That’s ok, I have an eye on a new guy. He is a hound named Tripp. I really enjoy running the fence line with all my four legged friends. Past and present. It is my version of Jenny Craig. I also enjoy hanging out with my best pal Amara. She lets me get away with feeling in charge.

Fall Update 2024 From Staff Member Wen: Mila, according to her volunteer bestie, may look like a wild woman when she sees other dogs going for walks, but calms down immediately when it is her turn. Mila is well behaved on her walk and super attentive to the person on the other end of her leash. As much as she loves her pen mate, she walks very nicely by herself as well. Both Mila and Amara are so easy to walk, that one person can easily walk them both together. Mila not only knows sit, but will even do so when distracted. Mila is not only smart, but good looking as well.