🌈 Meet Whitley, affectionately known as Buttercup! 💖 This darling young Labrador Retriever-Poodle mix has faced unimaginable hardships, but she’s a true testament to resilience. 🌟 Found in Elko weighing only 33 pounds, Whitley was matted and terrified, living in fear with a tail caught in wire. Just when the world seemed dark, an angel from our rescue stepped in, giving her a chance at a brighter tomorrow. ✨ She experienced a lot of confusion and insecurity after such abandonment, refusing to leave her room for the first 48 hours in her foster home. But with gentle patience, her foster mom showered her with unconditional love and understanding, allowing Whitley to slowly find her way back to trust. 🐾 While it took time, Whitley eventually opened up, revealing her sweet personality! She’s kennel trained, house trained, and has even developed an adorable habit of collecting her human’s clothes as a cozy comfort – no chewing, just gathering! 🧸 Whitley thrives on the companionship of other dogs and would benefit from having a confident canine buddy. However, she’s cautious with humans and needs a patient heart to truly feel safe. 🥰 Quick movements and chaos can be intimidating for her, so a quiet home without small children would be ideal. If you’re someone who can take the time to build a connection with her, Whitley will give her heart wholeheartedly! 🐕❤️ Although she hates baths and grooming (who doesn’t?!), Whitley will need regular professional grooming — a commitment that will ensure she feels her best! 🌟 🛁 This playful girl is energetic and requires regular exercise; she’s on her way to discovering the joy of life! 🎾 Whitley is not just a dog; she is a survivor and is healing more each day. With patience, understanding, and lots of love, she will evolve into the incredible companion she was always meant to be. If you believe you can provide this beautiful soul the loving home she deserves, Whitley can’t wait to meet you! Let’s embrace this journey together! 💕 Just a gentle reminder: the first step to adoption is filling out an application through the Buddy App! 📱 Let’s make magic happen for Whitley!