Hannah

My story

If you are interested in adopting an ARPO pet, please visit our website, for details about our fees and process, and to complete our Adoption Application.   ARPO limits adoptions to within 50 miles of Indianapolis.  We do not have a shelter; all pets are in volunteer foster homes.  Meet Hannah, a 1 year old Catahoula/Cattle Dog mix, and the sweetest velcro dog you ever met. Hannah was born deaf and was neglected and possibly abused the first year of her life in the home of a breeder. She was then surrendered to a shelter, living on borrowed time due to capacity concerns. She was extremely scared and confused and didn't know what was going on until she was brought into a foster home. We had to give this girl a chance to blossom and she is quickly becoming this sweet and happy velcro dog.    In the past five weeks in her foster home, she has gained so much confidence and has become such a sweet girl.   She loves listening to music, loudly, in the car on the way for a pup cup, especially Enya. She probably likes to feel the vibrations or the beat. She does generally well in the car and has now learned to hop in and out with no problems. She loves her walks and will walk right next to you. Sometimes a little too close where she will accidentally step on the back of my feet, but she just wants to be so close so she feels safe on our walks. After a good long walk, she enjoys sitting on the couch watching TV (with subtitles) with her foster family. Hannah's favorite genres are sci-fi, cooking shows, and rom-coms. She doesn't seem to like Stanley Tucci and she growls when he pops on the screen. We won't fault her for that. Due to her past she is very wary and cautious of male figures, and slow to come around them, but shows promise with repeated exposure.   Her favorite special treats are cheetos and doggie ice cream. She has perfect potty manners and will let you know when she needs to go. She is crate trained and her crate is her safe space that needs to be respected. She is doing very well living in a home with big and little dogs, and several cats. She is respectful of the cats and if there is a patient feline in the home that loves to snuggle in a bed with her, she would be over the moon. She looks to her doggie foster siblings for her queues, and mimics what they do. Hannah wants to be in a pack. She will need a home with another dog friend that can be her forever companion, and most importantly, her guide and leader. This is a must. She also needs a completely fenced in yard for her protection. No holes or gaps. Hannah will take some time and effort, but I believe in her. She is a diamond in the ruff :). Hannah being deaf doesn't define Hannah. She is kind, sweet, and needs a patient, loving home that will appreciate her, and make her feel safe for the rest of her life.   Home inspection will be required as part of the finalization of adoption of Hannah. If you are interested in adopting an ARPO pet, please complete the online Adoption Application.  If you would like to donate to this pet's care, please click here. May 3, 2025, 2:28 pm

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