PEACHES - HOUND (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Hound (short coat). Meet Peaches, a sweet and resilient 53-lb hound who has weathered more hardship than any dog should — yet her spirit remains gentle, hopeful, and full of love. We believe she’s a middle-aged girl who has known many litters and very little comfort, but despite everything, she’s ready to embrace a future where she can finally be cherished. Peaches was abandoned in Kentucky and left to survive outdoors, doing her best with only occasional human interaction. Because of that, many ordinary “house dog” skills are new to her — not because she’s unwilling, but because no one ever had the chance to teach her what it feels like to truly belong. Now safe in her foster home, she’s blossoming more every day, showing us just how much she wants to bond and thrive. Peaches gets along well with other dogs, especially calm, friendly ones, but she would do best in a home without small children — not out of aggression, but simply because she’s still learning healthy boundaries after a lifetime of uncertainty. She also feels safest pottying in a fenced yard rather than on walks, something common in dogs who haven’t lived indoors before. A secure yard allows her to settle in at her own pace. And when her humans leave, Peaches actually loves having a comfy crate of her own — it helps her feel protected and grounded as she builds trust that her people will always come back. Once in NJ, Peaches learned she needed treatment for heartworm, Lyme, and surgery for her ureter. Through it all, she remained so loving and brave, charming everyone at the vet with her quiet gratitude. Thankfully now she is healthy – a testament to her resilience. Peaches’ ideal adopters will be patient, gentle, and preferably experienced dog owners — people who understand that healing takes time and who find joy in helping a once-forgotten dog learn what it means to be safe and loved. If you feel a call to help a deserving soul finally experience security, compassion, and a true forever home, Peaches may be the perfect match for you. Please consider applying to adopt her at peace4paws/adoption-application. Peaches is so ready for her second chance — and she has so much love to give. If you are not in a position to adopt, consider donating so we can continue to provide medical care for dogs like Peaches that desperately need it. If you have specific adoption or foster questions, please email: judy.atchisonyahoo THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN RESCUING A DOG! U.S. shelter and adoption estimates 2012 3,500—Number of animal shelters • 6-8 million—Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year 25 percent—Percentage of purebred dogs in shelters • 3-4 million—Number cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year 2.7 million—Number of adoptable cats and dogs euthanized in shelters each year 25% of dogs in shelters are pure bred - that's 1 in 4!

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Owner Experience Required:	None

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations