Angel

Angel is a very special girl, so special, her name doesn't quite grasp it, even! At about 3 years old, all sweet Angel knew was the outdoor life, in a wire pen, through the snow, rain, cold, and heat. She was often co-housed with at least one of her own puppies, with food dumped in on occasion. Angel has never known the love, trust, and loyalty of people until coming to us, and so far, she has flourished! She had gone from being a young dog who only knew 1 thing, to be defensive, on guard, and scared of humans; to now, where she makes it more than obvious that she just adores being loved on by us staff members, and even more so, showing her own love for us. Angels affection is expressed through her adorable puppy dog eyes, as she relaxes on your lap, near your feet, or from acrossed the room. She is an angel among so many other amazing qualities, we've yet to even explore, and some that can't even be articulated on this profile! Angel has absolutely flourished in her foster home where she’s proven that she can warm up to men, other dogs, and be comfortable - more than comfortable, at home! It took her foster family lots of time, patience, effort, and dedication to get her to this point. So it’s critical if you’re considering her, doing it - is a lot more work than saying you can. Angel weighs in around 40 pounds, and every bit of it is love - but she needs to warm up to you first, as strangers still feel like a danger to her. The best way to help her warm up is by ignoring her entirely, and existing in peace for awhile with her. She DOES have some very specific needs, so please make sure your home meets the following criteria before applying, while some criteria is flexible, such as crating her with visitors, etc; some are not at this time. - No other pets (or willing to have them segregated with very limited, positive interactions until trust is built for her, and her outlets of energy are properly met, such as prey drive - playing with toys, chasing things, etc) - No children living in the home (she can be crated if children come to visit, and she will be happier that way. Kids stress her out a LOT) - Limited men, she warms up a LOT quicker to women than men, so if there's a man living in the home; he's got to have patience, understanding, and loads of treats! - Dog experience in general, and open to coaching If you are interested in bringing our darling Angel into your home, please apply; and let's set up a meet & greet after-hours! My adoption fee is only $210! This fee covers all of my vaccines, microchip, nex/heartguard, heartworm test, AND my spay/neuter! Think I might be the perfect fit for your home? You can apply for me here https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/application/ OR you can apply in person when you come visit me any day during business hours! You can even adopt me that same day once approved!! Please Note: All adoptions are on a first-come first served basis with approved adoption applicants. We do not hold animals unless the adoption is out-of-state, and fees apply. The animal's welfare is our first and only priority, in doing so, they are moved from the shelter into their respective homes as quickly, & humanely as possible to remove the risk of undergoing extreme stress, immune system compromission, & behavioral concerns. DISCLAIMER: Genetic Breed accuracy is NOT guaranteed; we assess by the following: Interview with or paperwork from with the previous owner Intake evaluation observations (behavior, physical appearance, and energy level) Source documents from which to analyze characteristics Consultation with other staff