Sophie

Meet Sophie: A 2–3 Year-Old Mix Looking for a Forever Home-we’re not sure the mix, but one vet thought Coonhound. We were guessing Mastiff, but she isn’t huge though. Maybe when all filled in, 80-85 lbs.<br/><br/>Sophie is a courageous and affectionate dog who recently traveled from Texas to find her.<br/><br/>Age/Breed:** 2–3 years old<br/>Location:** Bozrah, CT<br/>History:** Has undergone heartworm treatment and completed obedience training<br/>Personality:** Sweet, eager to please, and full of potential with the right guidance<br/><br/>What Sophie Needs in a Home<br/>Large-breed experienced adopter:** Understanding decompression and how to work with a rescued dog.<br/>Kids:** Good with the children in her foster home (ages 9 and 11). Note: Any new dog should have supervised introductions with kids in the home.<br/>Other dogs:** Gets along with larger dogs with proper introductions. This standard applies to every adopted dog.<br/>Cats and small dogs:** Not a match—Sophie has prey drive and may target anything that moves quickly.<br/>Intro/Decompression:** A patient, slow-introductions approach will bring out the best in Sophie.<br/><br/>Important Notes<br/>Protections and patience are key. Following a decompression plan will help Sophie settle into her new routine and become the best dog in your home.<br/><br/>How to Adopt<br/>If you’re interested in adopting Sophie, please apply here:<br/>?? https://www.trinafriendsk9rescue.org/new-page<br/><br/>Decompression Resources<br/>Decompression video:<br/>  ? https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CdVSFGsvgyyvEN42qVJSi<br/><br/>#SophieTheShepherd #AdoptDontShop #DogRescue #BozrahCT #LargeBreedAdoption #DecompressionTraining #RescueDog #HeartwormRecovery #NoCats #NoSmallDogs #DogAdoption #FosterToAdopt #TexasToConnecticut

Meet Sophie: A 2–3 Year-Old Mix Looking for a Forever Home-we’re not sure the mix, but one vet thought Coonhound. We were guessing Mastiff, but she isn’t huge though. Maybe when all filled in, 80-85 lbs.

Sophie is a courageous and affectionate dog who recently traveled from Texas to find her.

Age/Breed:** 2–3 years old
Location:** Bozrah, CT
History:** Has undergone heartworm treatment and completed obedience training
Personality:** Sweet, eager to please, and full of potential with the right guidance

What Sophie Needs in a Home
Large-breed experienced adopter:** Understanding decompression and how to work with a rescued dog.
Kids:** Good with the children in her foster home (ages 9 and 11). Note: Any new dog should have supervised introductions with kids in the home.
Other dogs:** Gets along with larger dogs with proper introductions. This standard applies to every adopted dog.
Cats and small dogs:** Not a match—Sophie has prey drive and may target anything that moves

Meet Sophie: A 2–3 Year-Old Mix Looking for a Forever Home-we’re not sure the mix, but one vet thought Coonhound. We were guessing Mastiff, but she isn’t huge though. Maybe when all filled in, 80-85 lbs.

Sophie is a courageous and affectionate dog who recently traveled from Texas to find her.

Age/Breed:** 2–3 years old
Location:** Bozrah, CT
History:** Has undergone heartworm treatment and completed obedience training
Personality:** Sweet, eager to please, and full of potential with the right guidance

What Sophie Needs in a Home
Large-breed experienced adopter:** Understanding decompression and how to work with a rescued dog.
Kids:** Good with the children in her foster home (ages 9 and 11). Note: Any new dog should have supervised introductions with kids in the home.
Other dogs:** Gets along with larger dogs with proper introductions. This standard applies to every adopted dog.
Cats and small dogs:** Not a match—Sophie has prey drive and may target anything that moves quickly.
Intro/Decompression:** A patient, slow-introductions approach will bring out the best in Sophie.

Important Notes
Protections and patience are key. Following a decompression plan will help Sophie settle into her new routine and become the best dog in your home.

How to Adopt
If you’re interested in adopting Sophie, please apply here:
?? https://www.trinafri