Sweet Alice, along with her sister Margret, came to the shelter as very fearful puppies. Alice has now spent a few days in a foster home and is already starting to get much braver! She is kennel trained and housebroken, generally staying in her crate or at the end of the hall between potty walks, which she can take in a backyard or around the neighborhood, especially in the mornings and evenings when it is quieter. She has also learned to come out of her crate by herself for walks, and will sometimes follow her foster mom around the house for a few minutes after walks before finding her crate or corner to curl up in (doors kept close so she can't hide under/behind furniture). Sadly, Alice is still very fearful of hands reaching towards her and does not want to be touched or petted, but seeing her progress over the past few days we are hopeful that with time, patience and persistence, in a relatively calm and quiet home she will eventually learn that the world is a safe and fun place to be in. Alice currently lives with other dogs and cats, mostly ignoring both, though she does enjoy walks with her foster brother. She is also fine with respectful, gentle children who can consistently give her space and know not to reach for her or make her feel cornered. This very special girl will need a very special home that will work to consistently earn her trust and teach her that she is safe. That person will be rewarded by getting to see this smart and beautiful girl open up day by day and eventually blossom into the happy, confident pup that she is meant to be.