Here’s how it started: Our staffer Gina was walking Swiffer when a dog started following them. The dog was skittish and wanted nothing to do with the human, but clearly wanted to be near Swiffer. The trio made it all the way to the easement by the shelter, and Gina alerted other staff members about the loose dog. Was she lost? Abandoned? Did she have a microchip?
We tried approaching the stray dog with a slip lead, but she was fast. She didn’t trust anyone and hid in the nearby bushes (later, that action would seal her name: Heidi).
Our team moved to Plan B: they brought out a large crate with yummy food inside. It didn’t take long for Heidi to get inside. The doors closed behind her, and she was carried safely inside the shelter.
Once inside, we gave her some time to decompress. She was clearly stressed—panting and unsure of her new environment. But she appreciated treats and slowly took her first cautious steps out of the crate. Then, a switch flipped: Heidi was out of the crate, wagging her tail, enjoying pets, and making friends with anyone who entered the room.
As you might guess, there was no microchip, and she wasn’t spayed, which made us believe she didn’t have a home. But, aside from some superficial scratches, Heidi was healthy and in good body condition! She’s now awaiting her spay surgery, but you can already apply to adopt her. Not ready to commit? Heidi would love a foster home.
Heidi is young—probably just over a year old. She absolutely enjoys the company of other dogs and could make a great companion for your dog. She’s also comfortable around kids. She has gorgeous, expressive brown eyes, and she knows it—using them to her advantage to score treats! 