Vivian

Vivian, a young adult bully mix, was sitting quietly in a pound, overlooked and running out of time. She had come from a difficult past that left her extremely shy and unsure of the world around her. Sadly, she was placed on the euthanasia list.<br/><br/>Vivian came into foster care scared and shut down. She was especially timid around men and still takes time to warm up to new people, though she tends to trust women a bit faster. Despite her fear, there was always something gentle and hopeful about her. Since then, Vivian has slowly started to come out of her shell.<br/><br/>Vivi is still learning what it means to feel safe. Her kennel has become her comfort zone—a place she goes to rest when she needs quiet time. When her foster mom is away, she settles in there nicely. She's also discovered the simple joys of toys, especially stuffies, and she loves watching the world go by through the patio window.<br/><br/>Vivian is dog selective so being an only dog would be best for her. Vivian is prey driven so no cats allowed in the home. Because of Vivian's past, no children under the age of 15 should be in the home. <br/><br/>She does pull on the leash during walks, though she truly enjoys being outside. Mealtime is also a learning process; she needs a slow feeder or puzzle bowl. <br/><br/><br/>If you're interested in learning more about Vivian or giving her the home she deserves, please reach out to Nicki at dogcoordinator@last-hope.org. <br/><br/>Adoption Fee: $450 (no checks)<br/><br/>Our fosters do the best they can to provide all information about the animal's background and temperament while in foster care in their home. An adopters routine and home environment is likely going to be different than that in their foster home. Sometimes there is more that comes out about a dog's personality once they have been able to settle in a home & truly become comfortable. <br/><br/>Last Hope, Inc. is an all volunteer, foster based, no kill rescue! You can see almost all of our dogs on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 11 am - 2 pm at Apple Valley Petco (7590 150th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124)<br/>Policies: You do not have to have a fence to adopt a dog from us, but some dogs will require a fence or acres to play, or an active family who will make sure the dog gets the exercise it needs to be happy. Some dogs do not have the temperament that will do well with young children.

Vivian, a young adult bully mix, was sitting quietly in a pound, overlooked and running out of time. She had come from a difficult past that left her extremely shy and unsure of the world around her. Sadly, she was placed on the euthanasia list.

Vivian came into foster care scared and shut down. She was especially timid around men and still takes time to warm up to new people, though she tends to trust women a bit faster. Despite her fear, there was always something gentle and hopeful about her. Since then, Vivian has slowly started to come out of her shell.

Vivi is still learning what it means to feel safe. Her kennel has become her comfort zone—a place she goes to rest when she needs quiet time. When her foster mom is away, she settles in there nicely. She's also discovered the simple joys of toys, especially stuffies, and she loves watching the world go by through the patio window.

Vivian is dog selective so being an only dog would be best for her. Vivian is prey driven so no cats allowed in th

Vivian, a young adult bully mix, was sitting quietly in a pound, overlooked and running out of time. She had come from a difficult past that left her extremely shy and unsure of the world around her. Sadly, she was placed on the euthanasia list.

Vivian came into foster care scared and shut down. She was especially timid around men and still takes time to warm up to new people, though she tends to trust women a bit faster. Despite her fear, there was always something gentle and hopeful about her. Since then, Vivian has slowly started to come out of her shell.

Vivi is still learning what it means to feel safe. Her kennel has become her comfort zone—a place she goes to rest when she needs quiet time. When her foster mom is away, she settles in there nicely. She's also discovered the simple joys of toys, especially stuffies, and she loves watching the world go by through the patio window.

Vivian is dog selective so being an only dog would be best for her. Vivian is prey driven so no cats allowed in the home. Because of Vivian's past, no children under the age of 15 should be in the home.

She does pull on the leash during walks, though she truly enjoys being outside. Mealtime is also a learning process; she needs a slow feeder or puzzle bowl.


If you're interested in learning more about Vivian or giving her the home she deserves, please reach out to Nicki at dogcoordinat