JOAN
12/21/2024
Female
Medium : 20 - 45 lbs.
Bully Mix- Sleek charcoal grey coat; white on chest and toes.
HISTORY: Joan grew up outside tied up with a short chain around her neck. We were able to convince her human that she needed a better lifestyle.
Before coming to us Joan’s previous situation was horrible, and her future was bleak. Left outside on a chain with little to no positive interaction from her human, no friend. Her past was a lonely one . With a makeshift house that was nothing short of deplorable , there were no kodak moments for her. We feared that this poor baby would never recover from such a horrible beginning. Perhaps she was giving up. But we knew there was hope for her if given the right environment. Upon arrival it was clear that her spirit was pretty low, and fractured .She was malnourished, terrified, and shaking all over. But with a nice dry space, warm jacket. heated house with thick straw, lots of groceries, medical intervention, and of course lots of TLC she began to loosen up and come out of her shell. She put on weight and started to trust us people. We began introducing her to a leash and basic commands. She caught on quick, with great gusto. Knowing that inclement weather was approaching us, we wanted to move Joan to a larger enclosure with a bigger comfy house. We wanted to make sure she would know where the house was and use it. I decided that I should crawl through and see if she would follow. I figured with her being so young and excited, I was likely in for a few love bumps. Not. She wiggled in behind me with a Grinch stuffy, gave me a kiss and then flattened out on her back. Belly up and all 4 legs straight out like superman. She was so into the affection that she began grooming my arm. So very content to have me/ someone with her that she soon fell asleep. Gorgeous and grateful this fine toddler is. Now her shiny silver coat matches her renewed big golden heart. Kind of fitting that she found a Grinch stuffie that her former occupant had buried. Joan seems to love everyone she meets. With a unique bark and a helicopter tail, this little girl is hoping to fly out of here and into your heart.
