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, where she sat on a euthanasia list, terrified and completely shut down. We brought her to Texas to give her a second chance, and 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 isn't perfect yet; Chanel is still searching for a patient family and a canine companion in a home 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. She is also 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 would thrive in a home with a patient, understanding family and a canine companion to help her rebuild her trust. She needs a gentle environment where she can take things at her own pace.
Ongoing Health
Chanel is up-to-date on vetting, including DAPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines, and has been spayed/neutered. She also receives flea and heartworm prevention.
Training & Support
Chanel is still working through past trauma and can be flinchy when hands reach toward her. She is learning to play with toys and will require continued training efforts and understanding from her adopter.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transportation
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. Specific pick-up locations and times will be determined. Private custom transport routes and destinations are available upon request and will incur an additional fee. For Texas adopters, there is a flat rate fee of $250 for in-state transportation. Pick-up at our Angleton, TX location is $75. Our transport vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and are staffed by attendants providing 24-hour care. You can follow your pet's journey on a private Facebook event page. Our Adoption Coordinator will help find the closest transport pick-up location.
