Leah Carolina Dog Palmyra, VA

DOB: Dec 2010
Arrival:  Dec 2012
History:  Leah was pulled from a high kill shelter when her time was up.
41lbs

The best things in life take time, and we are hoping the time has come for Leah to find her forever home!

Leah is a beautiful, mid-sized, senior Carolina dog with a sweet, good-natured personality. She is shy with strangers at first, but once you are in her inner circle, you are rewarded ten-fold. Gaining Leah’s trust may take a few visits, but once you have that trust, she is loving and loyal. Leah’s life took a huge turn when she was pulled from a high-kill shelter. Folks here surmise that she grew up with limited, or no, stability and as a very young girl did not get much guidance or socialization from her person. 

Leah likes to stay close to those she cares about by sitting or lying near their feet. She loves neck scratches, and if you stop, she will let you know with a gentle “boop” of her nose that your job isn’t quite done yet. Leah loves to be outside, whether it is out for a walk or laying in a sun. A fenced backyard would be ideal for her to run and sniff around outside as well as play with her toys.

Due to her reserved personality, a home with young children would not suit her. Cats, or as Leah sees them- snacks, are also a no-go for her new home. When it comes to dogs, she can sometimes be picky with her new friends, but when she meets a dog that suits her fancy, you’d never guess she wasn’t a puppy! She may take some time to adjust living in a home, so giving her time to adjust in a room of her own will help her build confidence and learn that she is safe.

If Leah was able to find a family that saw her for the gem she is, we know she would make the best companion. After all she has been through, we are hoping that someone will give her the chance she deserves to live the rest of her life in luxury.

Winter 2025 Update: Leah recently rose to the occasion to help Blaze, a dog in need. Over the years, Leah has had her fair share of doggy friends and roomies. Dogs are attracted to her welcoming energy and most certainly her unique, good looks. We could not be more pleased and we applaud her efforts in leading stray/on the lam doggy Blaze right into her enclosure. With zero chance of Blaze actually approaching us humans, Leah was the doggo to get the job done. Great job Leah. Without her, this poor guy might still be running around without a warm spot to sleep. Leah continues to be a favorite for volunteers to reach for for easy paced walks and slow, methodical journeys on our network of trails. Leah loves getting attention and at 14 yrs of age, she still loves playing with toys. Of note, she continues to be a bit of a quirky girl who will only eat treats when you're not watching her!! LOL

Fall 2024 Update: Leah continues to be quite shy when it comes to new people, and takes time to come out of her shell. For those who know her well she is quite different. When walking on leash she will often stop and sit for some pets. She then will take a nice roll in the grass and give her tummy for some rubs. She also enjoys having her ears massaged. This quiet girl rarely barks. Some people claim they have never heard her do so. When Leah comes into the kitchen at night to sleep, she keeps her area nice and tidy. Although Leah is shy, she has never shown any negative behavior towards people. Though not a social butterfly, Leah bonds very strongly with those who take the time to get to know her. She has great manners while leash walking and doesn't jump on people or demand treats. In fact Leah prefers to eat her treats in private, and if she doesn't think you are watching, she will bury her treat so she can snack on it later. This quiet reserved girl still has a lot of potential. Can you take the time to get to know this precious girl, and give a home to call her own.