Athena American Bully Tracy, CA

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Athena had been brought in to Lodi Animal Services as a stray with her boyfriend. Her owners were made aware that they were in the shelter but refused to take Athena back. Her previous owner had bred her many, many times and sold all of her puppies for profit. He refused to pick her up when he picked up the other dog because she is now too old (at 4 years young). Over the course of four years Athena was neglected and used as an incubator for her previous owner's pocket. She was past her prime and all used up.

While in foster care, Athena has begun to learn what real love is. She now lives inside in a nice warm house, she is receiving the proper nutrition (when dropped off at Animal Services she was notably skinny with all her ribs showing), and being socialized through close proximity to other dogs, or seeing them on nice long walks. Athena has also benefited by work with her foster mom as she is a dog trainer for fearful dogs. She loves to cuddle and spend time on the couch. Athena has the cutest motorcycle bark that sounds like a motorcycle engine flooding. She truly is such a sweet girl once you build even a little trust with kindness and treats.

Athena has now been spayed and is ready to go home. She is looking for her forever home with a family that will love her for her. Athena is now crate trained, knows basic commands, and walks well on a leash but is very excited (likely she was never been walked in her previous living situation). She is otherwise a chill couch potato who does is looking for a loving home to finally relax in.