Angel Beagle Mix Smithfield, NC

Hi everybody. My name is Angel and I am looking for someone really special. I am not your typical dog. I am not going to cuddle you, go on walks, or play with your kids or dog. Not yet. But I want to. I need someone looking to save a dog and be the amazing forever family that I deserve. I am around 5-6 years old, and look like a Beagle mix. I was a feral dog for at least 4 to 5 years, running loose, no one to trust, and having multiple litters of pups. The nice people that lived nearby left out food, but I was too scared to let them near me. A rescue and animal control tried to catch me for a year, but I was way too street smart for that. Finally, when my last litter was a week old, they caught me. I was so very scared, but was not aggressive at all. I didn’t trust humans and I was so very scared. The rescue let me raise my babies in a safe place, then they were vetted and adopted by good families. I was treated for Heart Worms and spayed. My foster mom says, now it’s my turn for a happy ever after. We have been working together for 6 months, and I have made progress. In the beginning, foster mom had to carry me outside to potty. Now, I go out on my own. Foster mom loves me and says I am the easiest foster ever. I sleep on the human bed, I am house trained. I let her know when I need to go out, and when I am ready to come back in. Then back on the bed. I don’t destroy things so I am allowed free reign of the house, but I pretty much just stay on the bed. I have started playing a little with the dogs in my foster home. Mom is so excited watching me come out of my shell! So, what’s the problem? I can be petted, but I am still so nervous, so will back away if you get to close. Leash work is a work in progress. I just freeze, whenever I am put on a leash. I know I can do it, with patience, time, and consistency. Are there any special families out there that would be willing to work with me, love me, and help me? I promise, I am so worth it. Things I need in my new family include a secure fenced yard, stable home, and other cats and dogs (I love cats) to help me feel safe forever. Remember I was a savvy street pup but now I am learning the ropes of what it is like to be a pampered indoor dog and I am loving it! I can't wait to have a family to call my very own!

Are you interested in adopting Angel or another JCAPL pet you have seen? You'll need to start by completing an adoption application, available online at our website: www.jcapl.org. There is no obligation to adopt by completing an application, however, we do recommend submitting an application as soon as you find an animal you are interested in. We review applications in the order they are received.

Completed applications can be sent via email to adopt@jcapl.org , faxed to 919-300-5524 or delivered in person by visiting us at one of our adoption events on Saturdays at PetSmart in Garner (White Oak Shopping Center).

We will contact you as soon as possible once we receive your application.

Thanks for thinking adoption!