😞This is Percy. His adopters failed him...We failed him, and we take that personally. 💔
Percy is one of our beloved alumni. We rescued him as a puppy, and at around four months old, we watched him leave with a family we truly believed would give him the life he deserved. We did everything we were supposed to do. We thoroughly vetted his adopters. They passed their background checks. Their home was clean and welcoming. Their pets were healthy and well cared for. We saw photos and updates that made us smile. We believed Percy was exactly where he was meant to be.
Then, four years later, we received a phone call that changed everything.
Percy was sitting alone at animal control.
We immediately reached out, desperate to understand what had happened. As more information came to light, our hearts broke in ways we can't adequately describe. His adopters are now in jail for crimes so horrific they leave you speechless. The kind of crimes that make your stomach sink, bring tears to your eyes, and make you grab your children and hold them tight.
Animal control is also pursuing animal abuse charges related to Percy.
We can't share the details, and honestly, we wish we didn't know them ourselves.
What we can tell you is that the bright, happy puppy we once knew is gone. In his place is a frightened soul who has learned that people can hurt him. Percy is terrified. He is shut down. He barely knows how to trust anymore.
No dog should ever have to carry that kind of pain.
But this is not where Percy's story ends.
We are bringing our boy back home. We are going to remind him that love is real. That gentle hands exist. That not every person will hurt him. We are going to fight with everything we have until the fear in his eyes is replaced with hope again.
Right now, Percy has a temporary place to land, but what he desperately needs is a committed foster home where he can begin to heal. We already know one thing that makes him feel a little safer, other dogs. They help him come out of his shell, even if only for a moment. He is also good with cats.
We're looking for someone with patience, compassion, and a heart big enough to help Percy believe in people again. Healing won't happen overnight. It may take weeks or months. But we know this sweet boy is still in there, waiting for someone to show him that his future doesn't have to look like his past.
Let's make sure the next chapter of Percy's life is filled with the love, safety, and happiness he should have had all along.
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Serena is a sweet, gentle soul who takes just a little bit of time to warm up to new faces. But once she knows she's safe? Get ready for the full-body wiggles! Her whole booty gets moving with pure joy, and it is impossible not to smile.

The Quick Deets on Serena:

Dog Friendly? Yes! She loves having doggy friends. 🐕

Kid Friendly? Yes! She has done great with kiddos. 🧒

Cat Friendly? No thank you, she prefers a feline-free home. 🙅‍♀️🐱

House Skills: Working hard in foster care! Making huge strides with house training and sleeps like a champ in her crate all night. 💤

Motivation: Forget the treats—Serena thrives on praise and affection! A good "Who's a good girl?!" is her ultimate reward. 💖

If you’re looking for a sweet, affectionate companion to snuggle up with on the couch, Serena might just be your perfect match.

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