LEAH- Lifetime Resident

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!

Update Dec 2025 From Trainer Wen: As everyone knows Leah now lives in Mary’s office. While this was a giant change for Leah, she has embraced indoor life and is thriving. She has put on some much needed weight and has become quite fond of her new friend Vice President Kristen. When feeling insecure she can either be found at Mary’s feet or giving Kristen what she calls “boops.” Recently we had a few bouts of bad weather leaving Leah to man the office on her own. She took it in stride and seemed just fine with it. However the first day that Mary, Kristen and I were all in the office together, Leah turned into a puppy again. This senior citizen was removing her fleeces from her bed, flipping her bed over and digging at the carpet. We all sat back amused at this very goofy side of Leah. Watching her entertain herself while doing drive by hellos to all, with a huge smile on her face was priceless. Seeing these events unfold let me know for sure that Leah was really loving her new inside space and truly making it her home. Be careful when you go into Leah’s office as she is currently doing some interior decorating!

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