Pekoe

Meet Pekoe, affectionately known as Pokey by her foster family. <br/><br/>Pekoe is around 3 years old, although she acts like a little old lady. She was bred as a Jack Russell, but with her long body and short legs, she might have some Dachshund in there too. Whatever she is, one thing is certain: she is absolutely adorable.<br/><br/>Pekoe came from a backyard breeding situation where she spent her days in an outdoor pen with no cover, dirty water, and mulch to sleep on. When she had puppies, she was put into a tiny crate to care for them. She was an amazing mama, but she had very little human interaction and never really learned that people could be trusted.<br/><br/>Because of that, Pekoe's journey has been all about learning how to be a dog instead of a breeding machine. And she is making progress every day.<br/><br/>Her foster family calls her Pokey because she moves at a snail's pace. Her decompression period has taken longer than most, and she still isn't quite ready to hop on the couch or snuggle with her humans. But don't let her slow pace fool you, because she's beginning to come out of her shell. She has started running sometimes, and watching her discover that she can actually play and have fun is pretty special. Her little booty shake is probably the cutest thing ever. <br/><br/>Pekoe is crate trained, potty trained, and does well coexisting with other dogs. She's even started interacting and playing a little with her foster siblings! She loves butt scratches and is becoming more comfortable accepting pets. Recently, she even took a treat directly from her foster mom's hand, which may sound like a tiny thing, but for Pekoe, it's a HUGE milestone.<br/><br/>She also has some pretty adorable quirks. If she hears puppies on a video, she comes running to find them. Her mama instincts are still strong. She loves squeaky toys, especially balls, and likes to collect and hoard them all in her crate. She still loves digging in the dirt and will happily lie down in it, probably because that's what she has always known.<br/><br/>But she does have one dislike: the ice maker dropping ice. Apparently, that sound is completely unacceptable.<br/><br/>Pekoe is not going to be the dog who jumps into your lap on day one. She needs patience, consistency, and a quiet environment where she can continue to decompress and learn that she is safe. But every little step she takes is incredibly rewarding.<br/><br/>She has already gone from a scared, neglected mama who knew very little about life outside a breeding pen to a sweet little dog who is beginning to run, play, accept pets, take treats from a human hand, and show off her adorable booty shake.<br/><br/>Pekoe doesn't need someone to "fix" her. She needs someone willing to give her time. And if you do, you'll get to watch her discover who she was always meant to be.

Meet Pekoe, affectionately known as Pokey by her foster family.

Pekoe is around 3 years old, although she acts like a little old lady. She was bred as a Jack Russell, but with her long body and short legs, she might have some Dachshund in there too. Whatever she is, one thing is certain: she is absolutely adorable.

Pekoe came from a backyard breeding situation where she spent her days in an outdoor pen with no cover, dirty water, and mulch to sleep on. When she had puppies, she was put into a tiny crate to care for them. She was an amazing mama, but she had very little human interaction and never really learned that people could be trusted.

Because of that, Pekoe's journey has been all about learning how to be a dog instead of a breeding machine. And she is making progress every day.

Her foster family calls her Pokey because she moves at a snail's pace. Her decompression period has taken longer than most, and she still isn't quite ready to hop on the couch or snuggle with her humans. But

Meet Pekoe, affectionately known as Pokey by her foster family.

Pekoe is around 3 years old, although she acts like a little old lady. She was bred as a Jack Russell, but with her long body and short legs, she might have some Dachshund in there too. Whatever she is, one thing is certain: she is absolutely adorable.

Pekoe came from a backyard breeding situation where she spent her days in an outdoor pen with no cover, dirty water, and mulch to sleep on. When she had puppies, she was put into a tiny crate to care for them. She was an amazing mama, but she had very little human interaction and never really learned that people could be trusted.

Because of that, Pekoe's journey has been all about learning how to be a dog instead of a breeding machine. And she is making progress every day.

Her foster family calls her Pokey because she moves at a snail's pace. Her decompression period has taken longer than most, and she still isn't quite ready to hop on the couch or snuggle with her humans. But don't let her slow pace fool you, because she's beginning to come out of her shell. She has started running sometimes, and watching her discover that she can actually play and have fun is pretty special. Her little booty shake is probably the cutest thing ever.

Pekoe is crate trained, potty trained, and does well coexisting with other dogs. She's even started interacting and playing a l