Who is that cutie peeking at you with those teefers! Essie is estimated to be about 4 years old and weighs 13 pounds. Poor sweet Essie seems afraid of the world right now. As you can see from some of her before pictures, she came to us very matted and quite shut down. Every day she is getting a little braver and is opening up more and we are very proud of her. One of Essie's favorite things is if you sit on the floor, she likes to slowly come over and snuggle on your lap, one of our volunteers even got some kisses on her arm during snuggle time and it made her day! Essie is afraid of fast movements, so you really have to move slow with her, that is very important. She is starting to get used to a leash so that is nice for potty time. For her grooming appointment she was a bit anxious but settled after a little time. Essie was not too happy about having her feet done, but who can blame her, her feet and legs were a terrible, matted mess. She will need a patient adopter who will give her the time she needs to feel safe, help build her confidence and let her blossom. Essie will need a quiet, adult only, more predictable type home. We also want to keep Essie safe, and with her being so scared, we feel she is a flight risk and will need a fenced in yard. She would love it if you came to meet her, she can't wait for a family to love and who will care for her like she deserves. If you are interested in Essie and are at least 21 years old, please come to our kennel during business hours, make an appointment, or fill out an application at k9stray.com and an adoption counselor will be in touch. We look forward to helping you find your new best friend! *Please check your lease agreements for breed/weight restrictions prior to applying. We also do not do cat testing, so we do not know how a dog will do with cats. Not all dogs are available to go home on the same day you first meet.*