Meet Chanel, a resilient 3 to 4-year-old terrier mix who survived a heartbreaking start after being abandoned in a crowded New Mexico shelter. She was terrified and completely shut down on the euthanasia list, but we brought her to Texas to give her a second chance. She has beautifully blossomed into an energetic, happy dog who even donates blood to save other lives in need! While her transformation is incredible, she's still searching for a patient family and a canine companion to help her rebuild her faith in humanity and learn to trust again. She enjoys being around toys and balls, particularly soft squeakers, though she gets easily startled if they are too loud and is still figuring out how to actually play with them. Chanel is still working through her past trauma and can be quite flinchy when hands reach toward her, meaning she will need a gentle, understanding environment where she can take things at her own pace and finally discover what it feels like to be truly safe.
Ideal Home
Chanel needs a patient family and a home with a canine companion to help her rebuild her trust. She thrives in a gentle, understanding environment where she can take things at her own pace.
Ongoing Health
No specific ongoing health conditions are mentioned, but she has received all necessary vetting, including DAPP, Bordetella, Rabies vaccines, spay/neuter, flea prevention, heartworm testing and prevention, and micro-chipping.
Training & Support
Chanel is still learning to trust and can be flinchy when hands reach toward her. She is also still figuring out how to play with toys. She will need continued training efforts and understanding from her adoptive family.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Chanel is located in Texas. Transportation is available to VA, PA, CT, VT, NY, UT, ID, OR, TX, WA, TN, KY, IN, IL, WI, MN & OH, LA. AZ is coming soon. Transport is provided in air-conditioned buses or vans with onboard attendants, and you can follow her journey on a private Facebook event page. Pickup locations are predetermined, and an adoption coordinator will help find the closest one. For adopters picking up in Angleton, TX, there is a $75 fee which includes all vetting. Private custom transport routes and destinations are available upon request with additional financial responsibility. Texas adopters have a $250 flat rate fee for transporting within the state.
