11/01/2026
⭐️ Introducing Joan of Bark (fka Leaf) ⭐️
You may remember her from the heartbreaking video of her trembling in her kennel.
Today, thanks to a wonderful foster who stepped up to save her life, we went to spring this sweet girl out of the shelter!
She approached us a little unsure at first, but within seconds, her tail started wagging. Then came the leaning in for pets, jumping up for more affection, and even giving kisses!
All within MINUTES of leaving her kennel!
After leaving the shelter, Joan and her foster stopped at a store to pick out a new doggy bed. And little Miss Joan of Bark was a HIT! She made several new friends - none of whom could believe she’d just come off the euthanasia list.
From trembling in her kennel with a euthanasia deadline looming over her head to becoming a social butterfly and stealing hearts.
Take the fearful dog out of the shelter and see what happens! It’s like magic ✨
Sometimes, all they need is a chance to show us who they really are. And in doing so, it’s clear their lives were worth saving 🥹
Welcome to our rescue family, Joan of Bark! We’re so excited for this next chapter and getting to see you blossom!
A huge thank you to State Representative Walt Blackman and his wife Kristie for helping our rescue save another dog off the e-list and fostering this sweet girl ❤️🙏🏼