Another Achievement

Since my puppyhood is unknown, all we know going forward is where I am at right now. My foster mom has known since day one that I am very fearful, I bark at everything out of fear, she says it is because I missed a very important part of my puppyhood, the socialization period, but she also knows that with hard work and dedication that I can overcome these fears no matter what my age. She was really limited when I first came to her about taking me out, because with my bad leg still there, I had a really hard time getting around and I would get really, really tired out. Once I was all healed up from my amputation surgery, she has made it a point to take me at least once a week to a local pet store and of course my trips to the vet,  so that I can see and meet dogs and people. She took me out last night and she just couldn’t believe the improvements I have made, in such a short amount of time, last night I only let out one little “woof” when I saw another dog at the pet store, and lo and behold since I was quiet the owners were not afraid of me and let me meet their dog! How exciting is that! I did really good and I am so much more confident in myself that I am starting to figure out that I don’t need to bark and be fearful at the unknown.

Author: hannah

Hannah is a 7 mos old purebred Plush Coated German Shepherd Dog. Hannah was turned over to Coastal when she was a 4 mos old puppy. She was born with a defective left rear leg, it was straight, but it was straight underneath her so she couldn't use it, it just interfered with her ability to get around, due to the fact that she was hindered in her ability to get around whoever had her before Coastal did not feed her properly so her bones didn't develop properly and her right leg has some orthopedic issues, but Coastal works with the best vets around and Hannah's orthopedic doctor has NO doubt at all that once she has her surgery(ies) she will live a long and happy life! Hannah has lived in a foster home since Coastal took her under their wing and has thrived. In February she had the left rear leg amputated and is healing up beautifully and making up for lost time, full of puppy life and vigor. She is now getting the proper nutrition that every puppy deserves. View all posts by hannah