A “playful” canine has spent over 500 days in a North Carolina animal shelter — and nonetheless wants a home.
Anastasia, affectionately known as “Ana,” enjoys automobile rides and likes to cram tennis balls in her mouth. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of the Triad mentioned the pup has turn into a workers favourite since she was discovered deserted.
“Ana was found tied to a front porch alone after her family moved away and left her behind,” the Greensboro shelter wrote April 2 on Facebook. “Hard to imagine how confused and scared this young girl must have been.”
Ana first got here to the shelter in May 2022 and later was adopted for about two months. But her proprietor returned her in October 2022, marking the beginning of her over 500-day keep.
“She’s such a wonderful dog and would be the greatest friend for someone,” Casey Crossan, a volunteer and board member, instructed McClatchy News in a cellphone interview. “It’s just going to take getting her out of our environment and a little bit of consistency and patience to build that trust.”
The SPCA believes Ana has been missed for greater than a yr as a result of she’s terrified of strangers and acts robust to maintain new individuals away. She has a coach, and the animal organization hopes somebody could have the persistence to get to know her.
“Although it takes Ana time to warm up to new people, once she feels comfortable, she loves petting and affection from her circle of human friends,” the shelter wrote.
Crossan mentioned the “playful” canine loves treats and is believed to be a 2- or 3-year-old American pit bull terrier. The shelter thinks she would do greatest in a home with older youngsters and bigger dogs.
As of April 3, Ana was nonetheless up for adoption. More particulars in regards to the SPCA’s adoption course of may be discovered at triadspca.org/adopt.
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