swannie

Swannie is coming out of her shell one day at a time, and lately she's been getting a little silly with a toy when it's just her and her foster in the living room (a big win!).

She's doing well with potty training and responding nicely to treat-based training. She does tip her water bowl sometimes, but we think it’s either a quirk or a statement, though it could be both.

She'd do best as an only dog or with a pup a little older and calmer than her. She's food motivated, sweet, and making real progress! We’re pawsitive she’s going to blossom with the right family.

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A Quick but Important Note to All Adopters:
Please remember that none of our dogs arrive fully trained. Most come from tough or uncertain beginnings and may have never lived in a home or known basic routines. That means:

✧ They are not potty trained on arrival. Most dogs regress in potty training when moving to a new environment.

✧ They may lack basic manners (like leash walking or appropriate chewing).

✧ They’re learning, growing, and doing their best—but they will need patience, structure, and compassion to succeed.

The majority of these pups have lived in the confinement of a cage or kennel run for most - if not all - of their lives. Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of crates for anything other than vehicle transport. They deserve the chance to decompress and learn what true freedom and comfort feel like.

Our amazing foster homes work hard to start these dogs on the right path, but they are rescues, not finished products. These dogs need time, consistency, and a loving home willing to meet them where they are.

Also, breed designations are our best guesses based on appearance and behavior. We can't guarantee breed, size, adult weight, or coat type.