09/16/2025
🐾 Hi friends, I’m Doug! 🐾
I was rescued back in April, and let’s just say—I’ve got quite the story. Because of my past, it can be hard for me to feel secure. Sometimes I get nervous, and when that happens, I don’t always react the best. But deep down, I’m really just a big love. 💛
Think about it—it’s kind of like humans. When we feel anxious, stressed, or triggered, we don’t always respond nicely either. That was me when I first came to A&E today. So many new smells, new faces, and new sounds… it brought back memories of when I didn’t feel safe. I didn’t want anyone touching me or my collar. I felt like I needed to protect myself.
But here’s the best part: the people at A&E didn’t give up on me. They spent time helping me understand that they’ve got me. They showed me I could trust them to lead, protect, and guide me. And slowly, I started to relax. 🐶✨
They even introduced me to a very dapper dog named Stryker—cool, friendly, and confident. I want to be just like him someday! That’s why I’m starting Enrichment on Friday. I hear it’s full of fun games and calm people who can help me learn how to feel safe and confident, too.
As you can see in my pictures, I’m already starting to feel the love. These people really are the best. 💕
—Doug
