We love to celebrate when we are able to get a dog safely out of the shelter and into a foster home - but sometimes those happy feelings are accompanied by a punch-to-the-gut feeling - when now we can really see how thin, frail, emaciated, and timid Grace really is In these pictures, she literally just arrived and exited her crate. She's been "Transfer Door Only" since 5/10, understandably terrified at the shelter by the incessant barking from much, much larger dogs. And judging by the underweight condition in which her previous owners surrendered her... life before the shelter couldn't have been that great. (they also had the audacity to blame her for fighting over food with other dogs ) It may take her a little bit to realize that she no longer has to worry about her next meal, but we can promise her that everything will only get better from here. We wish we could tell her how many people advocated for her, that two fosters are worked together to rescue her. For now, we will just begin to show her that she will always have a full belly, a soft bed to curl up in, the comfort of a quiet home. Welcome to the rest of your life, dear Grace Min-Pin mix Chocolate brown Female Spayed 9 years old Approx 16 lbs She was very skinny and had a bad cough when she arrived from the shelter UTD on all vaccines Microchipped Housebroken Totally pad trained Super sweet and gentle Mellow and timid but really desires affection Walks nicely but can be a little nervous in busy midtown Manhattan... Really enjoys other dogs and cats ... but I believe that she would do better as an only child No signs of abuse... but she seems like she was neglected. She is very smart and knows how to follow commands If you want a beautiful best friend for life and you can offer her a peaceful environment... you will fall in love She's craving attention and love Thank you for adopting not shopping