Have you ever heard the song lyrics “She’s a little runaway”? We think that was written about Abby.
Abby is a gentle 3½-year-old shepherd mix weighing 25-30 lbs. She was rescued almost 2 years ago from Mississippi. We recently discovered a healed fracture in her femur which occurred before her rescue. You’d never know from looking at her or watching her walk. Too bad she can’t tell us what happened as it might give us clues to her past.
Abby is a sweet girl but is still learning that the best place to explore is alongside her human. Abby has been placed for adoption twice but was surrendered each time due to her tendency to escape. She ran off of multiple times from her last home! Her most recent adventure had her on her own for three days, and she’s still recovering emotionally and physically from that experience.
Abby hasn’t shown much affection in her previous homes, likely due to lingering anxiety and not knowing how to be part of the family. She’ll need a calm, patient, and understanding environment—ideally with strong human leadership and a confident resident dog to help her feel secure and supported. Abby craves an environment and a routine that meets her emotional and physical needs.
A secure, fenced yard is a must, but Abby will need to constant supervision, as she has a knack for finding her way out if an opportunity presents. With the right home, time, and love, Abby can learn to trust and share her affectionate side. Could you and your dog be the ones to give her the stability and care she deserves?
Abby’s adopters will be supported in their work with Abby through training. Peace4Paws will provide a training package with a professional dog trainer who has worked with Abby previously.
Think Abby is the right girl for you? Apply on a computer or laptop at www.peace4paws.org/adoption-application.
If you have specific adoption or foster questions, please email: judy.atchison@yahoo.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN RESCUING A DOG!
U.S. shelter and adoption estimates 2012
3,500—Number of animal shelters • 6-8 million—Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year
25 percent—Percentage of purebred dogs in shelters • 3-4 million—Number cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year
2.7 million—Number of adoptable cats and dogs euthanized in shelters each year
25% of dogs in shelters are pure bred - that's 1 in 4!
January 27, 2025, 10:54 pm
