LEAH

HISTORY: Rescued from a high kill shelter when her time was up.

I’m great with other dogs!
See my video below!”

Leah is a mid-sized Carolina dog with a sweet, good-natured personality. Leah’s life took a huge turn when she was pulled from a high kill shelter. Folks here surmise that she grew up with limited or no stability and as a very young girl did not get much guidance or socialization from her person. At one time, she was more than happy to take the ‘back seat’ and let her pen mates get all the attention. Now, after some socialization, she’s right there in the middle of the action and seeks attention once she gets familiar with you. Leah has always been a girl who enjoys playing with other dogs. She likes her toys and loves nothing more than to run like the wind in our arena.

A Word from Leah:

I can tell you that I’m quiet at first, but smart as a whip!  I really want to reach out and leave the sidelines and say “hi.”   Perhaps a bit shy when we first meet, I warm up and love to be taken for a walk. Lots of folks will focus on my looks and say I have THE most expressive face and incredibly awesome ears. I also hear my jacket reminds folks of a squirrel!!  I’m really not the type of girl to kiss on a first date but promise that once you let me give you the once over, I’ll gladly let you take me out for a stroll.  If you have other dogs in your home, that too would be mighty fine as I can learn so much from them and they give me such comfort.”

What Leah Needs in Her Home:

Leah will be happiest in a home with a socially-adjusted doggie friend. Cats and children are a no go for her. Because she does take a while to warm up to folks, it may take a few visits before Leah is ready to go home with you. Once home, give her a room to herself for a while, and a lot of loving, until she is ready to come out and meet the other dog or person. She tends to be dominant with other dogs, but not in a negative way most of the time. She will be anxious inside at first. A fenced back yard would be nice. Be ready to play! We guarantee she will become the apple of your eye!

Winter 2025 Update: Leah recently rose to the occasion to help Blaze, a dog in need. Over the years, Leah has had her fair share of doggy friends and roomies. Dogs are attracted to her welcoming energy and most certainly her unique, good looks. We could not be more pleased and we applaud her efforts in leading stray/on the lam doggy Blaze right into her enclosure. With zero chance of Blaze actually approaching us humans, Leah was the doggo to get the job done. Great job Leah. Without her, this poor guy might still be running around without a warm spot to sleep. Leah continues to be a favorite for volunteers to reach for for easy paced walks and slow, methodical journeys on our network of trails. Leah loves getting attention and at 14 yrs of age, she still loves playing with toys. Of note, she continues to be a bit of a quirky girl who will only eat treats when you’re not watching her!! LOL

Fall 2024 Update: Leah continues to be quite shy when it comes to new people, and takes time to come out of her shell. For those who know her well she is quite different. When walking on leash she will often stop and sit for some pets. She then will take a nice roll in the grass and give her tummy for some rubs. She also enjoys having her ears massaged. This quiet girl rarely barks. Some people claim they have never heard her do so. When Leah comes into the kitchen at night to sleep, she keeps her area nice and tidy. Although Leah is shy, she has never shown any negative behavior towards people. Though not a social butterfly, Leah bonds very strongly with those who take the time to get to know her. She has great manners while leash walking and doesn’t jump on people or demand treats. In fact Leah prefers to eat her treats in private, and if she doesn’t think you are watching, she will bury her treat so she can snack on it later. This quiet reserved girl still has a lot of potential. Can you take the time to get to know this precious girl, and give a home to call her own.