Meet Hope! This sweet 11-year-old Lhasa Apso has a gentle spirit and a heart that's quietly waiting to learn how to trust again. Hope's early life was spent as a breeding dog, and she was dearly loved by her owner until they sadly passed away. Now, through no fault of her own, she's looking for another special person willing to give her the time and patience she deserves. Hope isn't the type of dog who will jump into your lap or immediately ask for affection. She's quite shy with people and needs someone willing to play the long game. Earning her trust takes time, consistency, and understanding, but watching her slowly gain confidence is incredibly rewarding. One thing that does make Hope feel secure? Other dogs. She absolutely thrives around canine companions and would do best in a home with another friendly, confident dog to help show her the ropes. She's also friendly with cats, making her a wonderful addition to the right multi-pet household. Despite her timid nature, Hope has a few things she thoroughly enjoys. Mealtime is always a highlight of her day, and she even surprised everyone by happily soaking up all the attention during bath time! Hope isn't looking for perfection. She's looking for patience, kindness, and a home where she can move at her own pace with a dog friend by her side. If you understand that some of the deepest bonds are built slowly, Hope just might be your perfect match.
Ideal Home
Hope would do best in a home with another friendly, confident dog to help her feel secure and learn the ropes. She is also friendly with cats.
Ongoing Health
Hope is spayed or neutered, heartworm tested, dewormed, up-to-date on prevention medications, up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines, and microchipped.
Training & Support
Hope is still working on house training. She uses potty pads some of the time but is only partially reliable and continues to have accidents. Going outside can feel overwhelming for her, and she currently shows little interest in pottying outdoors, so her future family should be prepared to continue patiently working with her without expecting overnight success.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- An approved application is required before we can schedule a meet & greet.
- Once approved, we'll work with you to ensure it's a great fit, and if it's not, no worries! We'll help you find the right match.
- All of our dogs come with a coupon for a free Simply Dub collar from Dubdog Designs.
Transportation
Hope is located at our rescue. Please contact us through Wags to discuss transport options.
