Snowy

SOS canya

Soort: Type 1

Geslacht: Vrouwtje

Gecastreerd: Nee

Geboortedatum: 1/1/2020

Snowy, a beautiful Labrador/Mastin cross, came into the care of the Los Barrios pound in February 2021 and was about 1 year old on arrival.She was found wandering the streets with her two young puppies. A kind man took them into his garden, providing them with a safe haven from the traffic. He contacted the pound, and shortly after, all three went into a foster home.Snowy’s puppies found loving families, but Snowy’s journey took a heartbreaking turn. In August 2021, her foster dad could no longer keep her, and she was taken to the pound. The transition from the warmth of a home to the chaos of the pound was overwhelming for her. For the first several months, she lived in a cage on her own trying to adapt to her new life, and later shared a pen with other dogs.Although Snowy was able to make new dog friends, trusting new people has been a real struggle for her. With those she knows, Snowy is incredibly sweet and loving, her gentle nature shining through. However, the constant stress she felt at the pound made it impossible to address her deep-seated insecurities. Her anxiety manifested in heartbreaking ways—barking and spinning in her cage, desperately trying to find a sense of safety.In January 2024, there was a glimmer of hope when a familiar volunteer took her into foster care, aiming to help Snowy build trust and confidence. Sadly, it was still too stressful of an environment for her, with all the traffic and people passing by, so in April, she returned to the pound.But we couldn’t just leave her there in a small cage, with little hope of ever finding her forever home. So, just a few weeks later, Snowy was moved to a small training residence in a serene rural area, where she is learning to overcome her fears at her own pace. Returning to the pound would break her spirit and undo all the progress she’s making.A Snowy update May 2024:A couple of weeks ago 2 volunteers went to visit Snowy at her training residence. It was amazing to see how much more relaxed she was, and to watch her playing with her new doggie friends.Snowy needs an experienced family without children, in a quiet, rural home with a garden. A big friendly male canine companion would be ideal to help her feel secure and happy.If you have the love and patience to give Snowy the home she so desperately needs, please make an appointment to meet her. Snowy is waiting for a chance to trust again and to find the forever family she deserves.