Whitney

My story

Kid friendly: YesDog friendly: SelectiveCat friendly: UnknownSize: Large (70 lbs)Energy level: MediumKeeps a clean kennel: Yes (Perfectly clean!)Whitney is a large mixed breed dog (we are thinking Lab/Pyrenees mix) who came to the shelter with her 4 big pups, Ashley, Brittany, Courtney, and Kyle! It was easy to tell that this family had been through a lot. Disturbingly underweight, even for a mom that had recently been nursing, her natural sociability and eagerness to enjoy newfound human companionship was stifled by her flinchy nervousness and constant tiptoeing appeasement. With the unconditional love she was shown every day, Whitney blossomed immediately, leaving her fear in the past with everything else that happened to her. She loved all her office dog sessions, and they helped her confidence grow. There's no more flinching at reaching hands, only tongue flopping and tail wagging at the opportunity to play. When she's excited, she breaks into a toothy grin, whole body wiggling with joy. This girl loves love and is pretty much a sponge, soaking in gentle attention and just luxuriating. She's been dog selective so far, but we're working on it with introducing her to lots of dogs and she's improving every day! Whatever situation she came from, we're lucky to have her now, and we'll be making extra certain that as she moves on from her time with us, her new family treasures her and treats her right. It's what she deserves.

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