Things are looking up for Haley. A day ago, she was on the short list to be put to sleep at a shelter in rural VA. But Homeward Trails Animal Rescue was able to rescue her and today, caught a ride from the shelter (THANKS JENNIE!) to a great foster home in Northern Virginia (THANKS ALEXIS!).
Alexis and I only just met Haley today. But if first impressions are at all reliable, she is quite the sweet gal! Haley is a retriever/chow mix with a beautiful thick black/brown coat. She has soft doe-like eyes that pull you right in. She is a great size at about 50 lbs and she is about 8 yrs young. If she was a human, we would take Haley for a yogi - she has a calm, friendly, easy going personality. She has a tail wag for everyone she meets and two or three for friends with treats!
Please note that Haley is deaf but she is so easy going that she doesn't seem at all startled by people approaching her from behind. And Haley seems like a smart,
quick learner. She gets along with other dogs and really enjoys meeting new people, she seems especially fond of men.
Here's what we know about Haley's history: the shelter's animal control officer picked up as a stray. Tho at some point in her life, she must have been someone's beloved dog - someone had her spayed, taught her how to walk on a leash and (probably) housetrained her. But she clearly had some tough times recently. When anima
l control picked her up, she had a large open wound under her eye and she was/is thin and very dirty.
Alexis and I only just met Haley today. But if first impressions are at all reliable, she is quite the sweet gal! Haley is a retriever/chow mix with a beautiful thick black/brown coat. She has soft doe-like eyes that pull you right in. She is a great size at about 50 lbs and she is about 8 yrs young. If she was a human, we would take Haley for a yogi - she has a calm, friendly, easy going personality. She has a tail wag for everyone she meets and two or three for friends with treats!
Please note that Haley is deaf but she is so easy going that she doesn't seem at all startled by people approaching her from behind. And Haley seems like a smart,
quick learner. She gets along with other dogs and really enjoys meeting new people, she seems especially fond of men. Here's what we know about Haley's history: the shelter's animal control officer picked up as a stray. Tho at some point in her life, she must have been someone's beloved dog - someone had her spayed, taught her how to walk on a leash and (probably) housetrained her. But she clearly had some tough times recently. When anima
l control picked her up, she had a large open wound under her eye and she was/is thin and very dirty.
Today Haley got her first bath. Wow! was she dirty. Bet she feels better now.
Monday Haley will go to the vet to get her wound stitched up. It's got to be uncomfortable, if not painful.
Who won't want to help this great dog? here's how you can help:
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