Delaney

When they were brought into the shelter, they were separated. Devon was put in a kennel with males and Delaney put in a kennel with females. That is standard policy. They were scanned for microchips and the owners were sent a notification, but no one ever showed up for them. After spending the requisite amount of time in the shelter, Devon was scheduled to be euthanized. His crime? He was scared. If a dog is too frightened, they automatically fail their assessment test.

Meanwhile, just kennels away, sat his Rock of Gibraltor, Delaney. Delaney had no problem with her assessment test and was safe.

We met Devon first. The most obvious thing at that time was how underweight he was, and then frightened. His entire body trembled as he stood there. He did not protest, however, when he was shown affection. His world lit up when Delaney was brought in. For every insecurity that Devon showed, Delaney was the opposite. She bounced in with all of the confidence of Miss America after winning the pageant. They were reunited after a long week. They sniffed and rubbed noses and started to play. They saw the dogs in the yard beside them and sniffed noses with them too and began the ritual of bowing to invite play from the ones who would be traveling home with them. They traveled the long ride home in a crate that must have been built for two because they were the perfect fit and they have been together since.

They have both been recouperating together since their rescue. They were so malnourished and their immune so low that any longer in the shelter would have guaranteed a full-blown case of pneumonia. As it were, it was caught in time and they are both making a full recovery.

They are ready for their forever home now and would love for that home to have a place for two.

Update from Delaney's Foster mom 2/25/2009
Now that we’ve had Delaney for two weeks, we can confidently say that she is a great dog. Housebroken, affectionate, playful with our 9 month old GSD, walks well on a leash, a good sleeper, and already has some basic training (it's just getting her to remember it) - so far she's got “sit” down pat and we're working on “stay” and “lay down”...she knows them, but she has to think about it. She knows not to get up on the furniture and is a big fan of belly rubs.

Personality and temperment wise, she's a great dog. She acts her age – no longer got that crazy puppy energy, and generally just wants to hang out, be with her people, and is very mellow.

If you are interested in meeting me, please contact Teresa via email at baltao@sbcglobal.net. Don't forget to fill out our online application.

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