Meet Peaches, a sweet and resilient 60-lb hound mix who has weathered more hardship than any dog should — yet her spirit remains gentle, hopeful, and full of love. We believe she’s a middle-aged girl who has known many litters and very little comfort, but despite everything, she’s ready to embrace a future where she can finally be cherished. Peaches was abandoned in Kentucky and left to survive outdoors, doing her best with only occasional human interaction. Because of that, many ordinary “house dog” skills are new to her — not because she’s unwilling, but because no one ever had the chance to teach her what it feels like to truly belong. Now safe in her foster home, she’s blossoming more every day, showing us just how much she wants to bond and thrive. Peaches has been with her foster for over a year now. She is a happy, affectionate girl, a bit of a goofball who loves to play with other dogs. She loves belly rubs and hugs and kisses. Peaches gets along well with other dogs, but she would do best in a home without small children; — not out of aggression, but simply because she’s still learning healthy boundaries after a lifetime of uncertainty. She also feels safest going potty in a fenced yard rather than on walks, something common in dogs who haven’t lived indoors before. A secure yard allows her to settle in at her own pace. And when her humans leave, Peaches actually loves having a comfy crate of her own — it helps her feel protected and grounded as she builds trust . When she has to be crated, her foster says "Peaches, go into your crate" and in she goes. Once in NJ, we learned Peaches needed treatment for heartworm, Lyme, and surgery for her urinary tract system. Peaches had a congenital defect, her ureters (which carry urine to the bladder) were not connected to the bladder- too short). And she did not have a urethral sphincter- so she had no control of her flow of urine, She spend many months in diapers until she could have surgery to correct her issues. The surgery could not be done until she completed her heartworm treatment. Through it all, she remained so loving and brave, charming everyone at the all vets she went to . Everyone who met Peaches loved her. Thankfully now she is healthy – a testament to her resilience. Peaches still does not urinate like a normal dog, her urine does not stream it comes out in drips and it takes her a long time to empty her bladder- hence the need for a fenced yard so she can take all the time she needs. She will be seeing another specialist in hopes we can make more improvements. Peaches’ ideal adopters will be patient, gentle, and preferably experienced dog owners — people who understand that healing takes time and who find joy in helping a once-forgotten dog learn what it means to be safe and loved. If you feel a call to help a deserving soul finally experience security, compassion, and a true forever home, Peaches may be the perfect match for you. Please consider applying to adopt her at https://peace4paws.org/adoption-application. Peaches is so ready for her second chance — and she has so much love to give. If you are not in a position to adopt, consider donating so we can continue to provide medical care for dogs like Peaches that desperately need it.