12/15/2023
This pup needs a hero! Is it you?
***Update he’s been adopted*** We need your help in spreading the news that our beautiful, Ash, is scheduled to be euthanized on December 26th. For more information, please contact Gabby at [email protected].
If you look closely at the first photo of Ash, you'll find three powerful words written by Maya Angelou: "Still I Rise." These words resonate on so many different levels, especially when I think about Ash's situation. Ash has been in the shelter system for 354 days, since he arrived as a stray on December 23rd. It's been almost a whole year without a home or a family. Even the most adaptable of dogs struggle in shelter environments, and Ash is no exception. Our shelters are overwhelmed with dogs, and dogs like Ash often get overlooked. Additionally, Ash is barrier reactive, meaning he barks and growls at his kennel door.
Yet, despite all of this, every day I find Ash eagerly waiting for me at his day yard door, excited to greet shelter staff and his volunteer friends. His tail thumps, and his body wiggles with anticipation. Ash adores his human friends and is affectionate and loving. Ash spent two weeks in a foster home,according to his foster notes,when he's not seeking attention, he enjoyed belly rubs and adjusted well to being a good house guest. The foster notes stated that Ash is a super smart boy, as he knows commands like sit, paw, down and come. Ash is crate trained, house trained and can be left alone in home with out making a mess.
Although, Ash did not have an ideal life before coming to our shelter, he loved being part of a family's daily activities. The perfect home for Ash would be an adult only home with no other pets. While he has shown progress on dog tandem walks, we believe he thrives when he is the center of human attention. He is goofy, playful, loves treats, and enjoys finding a cozy spot on the couch to watch holiday movies on Netflix. Like many shelter dogs, Ash has taught us about perseverance and resilience, about the exhausting but necessary work of rising. There's no sugar-coating it; Ash is weary of shelter life and deserves a loving home.
Unfortunately, Ash's journey has taken a tragic turn. On December 10th, early in the morning, Ash, feeling stressed by the lack of help in the shelter, made a terrible decision. A member of our shelter unknowingly placed their fingers through the kennel door to quickly open it, and Ash bit them. As a result, Ash must be removed from our shelter by December 26th, the day after Christmas. Help us find Ash a Home.
