When you adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue, you see that pet transform once coming into a home environment. Shelters and rescues can be very stressful for dogs- they are loud, and due to the shelter crisis in the United States, most shelters are at capacity. We humans can turn around and walk out when we get overwhelmed- these poor dogs do not have that option! Did you know that it takes anywhere from two weeks to six months for animals to completely decompress once adopted- transitioning from shelter life can be challenging!
Meet Kash- a six-year-old Yorkie who was surrendered to a shelter and transformed once adopted by one of our team members! Kash was not in the best shape when he was adopted and was surrendered after living in a home his entire life. He was unneutered, matted, and had several rotting teeth. Since being adopted, Kash has won the hearts of everyone he meets!
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