🐾 **Collin’s Survivor Story: From Starving to Thriving** 🐾 Some dogs arrive at the shelter quietly. Some arrive with a story written all over their bones. **Collin was one of those dogs.** When Collin first came into the shelter, he weighed only **26 pounds**. Every rib showed. His body told the story of a dog who had gone far too long without proper food or care. Yet even then, his spirit wasn’t broken. Instead of fear or anger, Collin greeted people with gentle eyes and a hopeful tail wag. He still believed someone would love him. Fast forward to today, and Collin is a **completely different dog.** With good food, safety, and love, this resilient boy has gained **16 pounds** and now weighs a healthy **42 pounds**. His coat looks better, his energy is back, and his personality shines brighter every day. And what kind of dog is Collin now that he’s feeling better? The best kind. Collin is a **happy, affectionate shadow dog** who loves to follow his person around. He enjoys being near his people and would make the perfect **best-friend companion**. He currently lives with **multiple dogs of mixed genders and does great**, and he is also **good with cats**. He’s learning all the good house manners too. Collin is **leash trained, crate trained, and appears housebroken**. Despite everything he has been through, Collin didn’t lose his ability to love. If anything, it made him even sweeter. Now he just needs the final chapter of his story: **A forever home.** A family who will make sure he never has to wonder where his next meal is coming from. A couch to curl up on. A person to follow from room to room. Because Collin has already survived the hardest part of his life. Now he deserves to **live the best part.** --- 🐶 **Collin** • 2 years old • Mountain Cur / Rat Terrier mix • 42 lbs • Neutered • Vaccinated (UTD) • Heartworm negative ✔ Good with dogs ✔ Good with cats ✔ Good with kids (10+ recommended) ✔ Leash trained ✔ Crate trained --- ✨ **From 26 pounds to 42 pounds… from forgotten to hopeful.** Now Collin just needs someone to choose him. Collin is located in Waynesville, NC. Transport is available for an additional fee.