08/31/2026
URGENT — A VERY LOVED DOG NEEDS THE RIGHT HOME 💔
This is an incredibly difficult post for a family who has loved their girl dearly for the past six years.
In the home, she is an absolute love. ❤️ She is a couch snuggler, lap dog, movie-watching companion and professional personal-space invader. She has been raised in a home with five children and has spent years playing fetch and tug-of-war with them, giving kisses, dressing up in their costumes and even sleeping in their beds.
Unfortunately, more recently she has developed dog aggression and what may be protective/resource-guarding behavior toward her family.
A recent incident occurred when a gate was accidentally left open. She got out, encountered a neighbor’s dog, and during the incident the neighboring dog and a person were bitten. She is currently completing the required 10-day rabies observation period.
We want anyone considering helping her to know her history honestly so that we can find a home that is both safe and appropriate for everyone involved.
She needs:
🐾 NO other dogs in the home
🐾 An experienced, confident dog owner
🐾 A quiet rural/country setting would be ideal
🐾 A securely fenced yard with responsible supervision
🐾 Someone committed to professional training and management of her dog reactivity/guarding behavior
🐾 She must remain leashed and under control when outside of a securely fenced area
🐾 Because of her recent behavior change, a home without young children would be the safest choice despite her wonderful history with the children she has grown up with
She has many wonderful qualities.
❤️ Crate trained
❤️ Housebroken — she will sit by the door when she needs to go outside
❤️ Knows hand commands for sit, stay and come
❤️ Loves long walks and trails
❤️ Loves squeaky toys
❤️ Loves catching snowballs in the winter
❤️ Has lived around guinea pigs and chickens without concern
❤️ No history of food aggression
❤️ Happy to curl up quietly in her crate while her family is at work
She can become very excited when visitors first arrive and may bark or jump. Her family has successfully managed this by keeping her leashed for the first few minutes while she settles, after which she has been able to greet visitors calmly.
And yes… the unicorn picture says a lot about the girl her family knows. 🦄❤️ The kids have spent years dressing her up, loving on her and making her part of everything they do.
This family is devastated.
They are not looking for just any home. They are looking for that special person who understands dog behavior, has the right environment, and is willing to give her structure, training and a chance.
She cannot simply be placed into another typical neighborhood home or a home with other dogs.
Her family is facing an extremely difficult decision if an appropriate placement cannot be found after her required hold is completed.
🙏 Please share. Even if you cannot take her, the right person may be somewhere in your circle.
