Meet Perdita, lovingly known as "Purdy." Purdy is a gentle, loving soul with a heart as big as her story. She came to us through our shelter-to-shelter program along with her eight surviving puppies after an incredibly difficult start to life. After her owners passed away, Purdy was found living outside in the cold with ten newborn pups who were just four days old. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances, Purdy did everything she could to protect her babies until she was rescued by our partner, Robertson County Animal Shelter. Tragically, two of her puppies did not survive the harsh conditions—but Purdy never stopped being the devoted, resilient mama she is. With time, patience, and lots of TLC, Purdy has slowly blossomed. As she’s learned she’s finally safe, her true personality has emerged—and it’s nothing short of wonderful. She adores people, melts into affection, and happily accepts all the snuggles and snacks she can get. Purdy has previously done well with children ages 10 and up and would love a home where she can soak up the love she missed early on. During playgroups at the shelter, she does excellent with other dogs, and loves playing with them. However, when it comes to being at home, she prefers to be the only dog in the household so that she can be the center of attention! Please consult our staff if you have any questions regarding this. After everything she’s been through, Purdy may need a gentle refresher on house-training and will benefit from consistent training and enrichment to help her continue building confidence. We have learned while she has been here that she is great at playing fetch and will happily drop her toy in your hand for you to toss again. What she truly needs most, though, is a family of her own—one that will give her the safety, stability, and love she so deeply deserves. Purdy has already proven how strong and loving she is. Now she’s ready to be someone’s cherished companion.