Posse has been on an incredible journey of growth since she arrived at the shelter almost 4 weeks ago. She came in as a stray—dirty, emaciated, losing fur and completely shut down. She has come so far out of her shell since then, thanks to work by staff and volunteers alike, including leash manners, socialization skills and medicated baths. She is a different dog than the one we met at the beginning of the month and yet she still has a ways to go. Her anxiety is quite high and it’s visible on walks, when she spends most of it darting this way and that, seemingly looking for an escape. She is still seeking that single human to show her the way. And she’s likely going to make more progress, if she has a dog friend helping her do it. Her current kennel mate, Casper, has been a great lifeline for her and that is not uncommon for shelter dogs. That said, slow introductions are always recommended! A few days of decompression by herself would go a long way for her. A stressed-out dog is not going to be at their best and they might voice negative opinions about scenarios that they end up tolerating or even enjoying. A good home for her would provide stability, shelter and incremental progress. She will do best when she’s allowed to go at her pace. She will do best when she’s not forced into something. She is a young girl with so much ahead of her. I just hope that someone gives her the chance to shine! She’s a great candidate to foster, so that staff can continue to gather notes on how she will be in a home, but she is also available for adoption. https://youtube.com/shorts/wUhaJd1ZZ4k?si=3THrP-wkMPozn1az