Julie

My story

Meet Julie! She is a sweet, beautiful, playful girl who has had a rough go of it and is looking for her soft landing spot. Julie was purchased in New York City, a tiny, delicate poodle bought as a breeding dog to make her owners money. But when she managed to escape and landed in a shelter, her owners had a choice: get her the medical care required by the shelter to bring her home or leave her behind. They chose to leave her behind. Julie has settled into the routine at her foster home and is keeping everyone entertained with her love of toys. She hoards them in her "den" (open crate) and takes care of them as if they were her babies. She also loves trying to snatch things off of the coffee table to add to her collection! Julie has some vision and neurological deficits that will likely be lifelong, although we have seen improvement as she's become more comfortable and confident. We believe they were likely caused by trauma in her previous life. Julie's forever home needs to be a safe space where she can just be herself, with humans who can help her navigate the world in her own way. She needs a home with a fenced-in yard as her neurological challenges make leashed walks difficult. She's working on her housetraining and making great progress, and is fine staying home alone when her people are out. Julie's ideal home will be generally calm and quiet, with humans who love to snuggle with her and can provide her with the structure and routine she needs to thrive. And she wants us to add - LOTS of toys! Can you be Julie's special person? Julie is approximately 6 years old and 13 lbs. Fostered in Rockville, MD Apply to adopt at MirisHaven.org

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Julie, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.