Scarlett

Hi, Im Scarlett <br/>Still learning what love feels like.<br/><br/>If youre reading this, I want to say thank you, because knowing someone is rooting for me means more than you know.<br/><br/>Im around 3 or 4 years old, and for most of my life, I didnt get to be a real dog. I was kept in a crate, rarely touched, rarely loved. The world outside my kennel was something I could only hear through metal bars. Then one day, everything changed. I was rescued along with two other dogs. One of them was too hurt to survive. The other is still too scared to let people near. But me? Somehow, I still want to believe the world can be kind.<br/><br/>At first, I didnt know what to do. Peoples hands made me flinch, especially near my neck. But then I met some humans who were patient, who let me go at my own pace. They didnt force hugs. They waited for me to ask for them. And eventually I did. Now Im a snuggle bug. I love curling up next to someone I trust. Ill roll over for belly rubs and melt into soft voices and gentle hands. Im learning what safety feels like.<br/><br/>Other dogs make me curious and excited. I really want to play. But Im still figuring out how. Ive never had dog friends before, and sometimes I get overwhelmed or scared, especially if they rush up too fast. A calm buddy would help me feel brave, but Ill need careful introductions and someone who understands that healing takes time.<br/><br/>My crate still feels like home, and thats okay for now. I find comfort in small spaces, in routine, in calm voices. Im working on building confidence, learning how to walk on a leash, and figuring out that the world is bigger than four walls. <br/><br/>Until then, Ill be soaking up the love in foster care, working on trust, and dreaming about a gentle home where Ill never be scared again.<br/><br/>Thanks for believing in dogs like me.

Hi, Im Scarlett
Still learning what love feels like.

If youre reading this, I want to say thank you, because knowing someone is rooting for me means more than you know.

Im around 3 or 4 years old, and for most of my life, I didnt get to be a real dog. I was kept in a crate, rarely touched, rarely loved. The world outside my kennel was something I could only hear through metal bars. Then one day, everything changed. I was rescued along with two other dogs. One of them was too hurt to survive. The other is still too scared to let people near. But me? Somehow, I still want to believe the world can be kind.

At first, I didnt know what to do. Peoples hands made me flinch, especially near my neck. But then I met some humans who were patient, who let me go at my own pace. They didnt force hugs. They waited for me to ask for them. And eventually I did. Now Im a snuggle bug. I love curling up next to someone I trust. Ill roll over for belly rubs and melt into soft voices and gentle hands. Im learning w

Hi, Im Scarlett
Still learning what love feels like.

If youre reading this, I want to say thank you, because knowing someone is rooting for me means more than you know.

Im around 3 or 4 years old, and for most of my life, I didnt get to be a real dog. I was kept in a crate, rarely touched, rarely loved. The world outside my kennel was something I could only hear through metal bars. Then one day, everything changed. I was rescued along with two other dogs. One of them was too hurt to survive. The other is still too scared to let people near. But me? Somehow, I still want to believe the world can be kind.

At first, I didnt know what to do. Peoples hands made me flinch, especially near my neck. But then I met some humans who were patient, who let me go at my own pace. They didnt force hugs. They waited for me to ask for them. And eventually I did. Now Im a snuggle bug. I love curling up next to someone I trust. Ill roll over for belly rubs and melt into soft voices and gentle hands. Im learning what safety feels like.

Other dogs make me curious and excited. I really want to play. But Im still figuring out how. Ive never had dog friends before, and sometimes I get overwhelmed or scared, especially if they rush up too fast. A calm buddy would help me feel brave, but Ill need careful introductions and someone who understands that healing takes time.

My crate still feels lik