Kara

SUNDERLAND, ON - Some dogs arrive in rescue carrying emotional baggage. Kara arrived carrying hope.<br/><br/>For the first four years of her life (well, we think she is four), Kara lived as a commercial breeding dog. The world outside the puppy farm was almost completely unknown to her. A car ride, a family home, soft furniture, kind hands, a warm bath, toys and the simple freedom to make choices were all brand-new experiences. Despite that, Kara has embraced her new life with a joy that is impossible not to smile at. Her whole body wiggles when she wags her tail, she gently nudges her foster family for affection and she's happiest when she's close to her people. She wants so badly to trust and every day she grows a little braver.<br/><br/>One of the biggest surprises came on her very first night. Although everything around her was unfamiliar, Kara let her foster family know she needed to go outside rather than having an accident in the house. It was an incredible glimpse into just how smart and eager she is to learn.<br/><br/>Like many former breeding dogs, Kara still has a lot to discover about life as a beloved family pet. She'll need patience, understanding and encouragement as she continues building confidence. The reward, however, is watching this sweet little girl blossom into the dog she was always meant to be.

SUNDERLAND, ON - Some dogs arrive in rescue carrying emotional baggage. Kara arrived carrying hope.

For the first four years of her life (well, we think she is four), Kara lived as a commercial breeding dog. The world outside the puppy farm was almost completely unknown to her. A car ride, a family home, soft furniture, kind hands, a warm bath, toys and the simple freedom to make choices were all brand-new experiences. Despite that, Kara has embraced her new life with a joy that is impossible not to smile at. Her whole body wiggles when she wags her tail, she gently nudges her foster family for affection and she's happiest when she's close to her people. She wants so badly to trust and every day she grows a little braver.

One of the biggest surprises came on her very first night. Although everything around her was unfamiliar, Kara let her foster family know she needed to go outside rather than having an accident in the house. It was an incredible glimpse into just how smart and eager she is to learn.

SUNDERLAND, ON - Some dogs arrive in rescue carrying emotional baggage. Kara arrived carrying hope.

For the first four years of her life (well, we think she is four), Kara lived as a commercial breeding dog. The world outside the puppy farm was almost completely unknown to her. A car ride, a family home, soft furniture, kind hands, a warm bath, toys and the simple freedom to make choices were all brand-new experiences. Despite that, Kara has embraced her new life with a joy that is impossible not to smile at. Her whole body wiggles when she wags her tail, she gently nudges her foster family for affection and she's happiest when she's close to her people. She wants so badly to trust and every day she grows a little braver.

One of the biggest surprises came on her very first night. Although everything around her was unfamiliar, Kara let her foster family know she needed to go outside rather than having an accident in the house. It was an incredible glimpse into just how smart and eager she is to learn.

Like many former breeding dogs, Kara still has a lot to discover about life as a beloved family pet. She'll need patience, understanding and encouragement as she continues building confidence. The reward, however, is watching this sweet little girl blossom into the dog she was always meant to be.