181011 Poppy

My story

POPPY - 1-5 years old, 45 pounds, very nervous in shelter   Poppy arrived at VBACAC as a stray. He is very nervous in the shelter environment.   He backs away when anyone approaches, cowers in the back of the kennel.   Slowly he is getting to where he won't back away but instead remain in a curled up position lying on the ground.   I was able to slip a lead over his head recently and although I was super happy about it, I had to keep my excitement at a minimum so I didn't scare him more.   He has soft tannish brown fur and gentle eyes. He is medium size in build and when he smiles, his smile is wide and beautiful.   I didn't push him. I let him proceed at his own pace. We walked around the yard. He did follow me. One time I sat down on a table and he came over, jumped up on the agility table and sat right behind me, just barely allowing his back to touch mine. We just sat there.    Poppy will need time and patience from a new family as he gets used to everything around him. Your friends and strangers to him and if he warms up to you, please know he will need extra time to warm up to others. Get used to telling people to not reach out for a pet. Allowing a nervous dog to go at his own pace will ensure a successful integration in a new family.  Not everyone has to pet the dog!   We do not know how he feels about other animals but as we learn more about Poppy, we will update this bio.   Poppy is currently in a back kennel so if you come in to meet him and don't see him, please just ask.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.August 1, 2025, 6:30 am

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