BOOTS - sweet, shy girl! Anatolian Shepherd Falmouth, ME

Please let us introduce Boots. If this gorgeous girl could talk, what a sad story she would tell! She and her siblings spent the first few months of their lives struggling to survive. They were born to a mom and dad who were sadly neglected by their owners and basically left to fend for themselves. The canine family was kept in a fenced yard with little food or water and would escape to desperately search through the neighbors’ trash. Ultimately, two of the puppies were shot and the dad was poisoned…hard to imagine, but true. Thankfully, one of our rescue heroes learned of their plight and managed to get Boots and her two other siblings to the safety of his home where they have been in foster care and are receiving the TLC that every pup deserves.

Boots is about 11 months old and weighs in at approximately 85 lbs. She is an Anatolian Shepherd - a real beauty! When she first came to her foster home, she cowered from all people, but she’s made good progress since learning that there can be kindness in human touch and has gained trust in her foster parents. She will now happily take treats and even become playful when her foster dad walks into the yard, but she remains quite shy of strangers and will need a patient understanding and experienced home to continue helping her to gain confidence.

These pups have gradually overcome their reluctance to spend time inside and are working on house, crate and leash training, but it will take time for Boots to become the dog she’s meant to be. She gets along well with other dogs and we would like her to have a canine buddy in her home to help with her confidence and adjustment. She didn’t pay much attention when she met a dog savvy cat in her foster home, but a feline free home would likely be best for a pup of her size. Boots has a sweet temperament and would not harm anyone, but we think it best for a timid dog with such a rough start in life to have a quiet, calm home with adults only.

Boots has been spayed and is up to date with vaccinations. She’s also micro-chipped and on monthly flea/tick and heart worm preventative. This darling girl is not a match for just any home; however, with the right person or people who are experienced and willing to give her the time, patience and love that she so deserves, she’ll blossom into your devoted companion for life! For an application, email Nancy at campellones58@gmail.com. Please include info about your experience with dogs. Her adoption fee is $400.

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