Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
Hi! My name is Addi, as in Sweet Adeline. After a couple of years on the run and a few weeks in rescue, I'm ready to be adopted. Here is my story:I was abused by a group of men who are notoriously horrible to their deer dogs down around the Hot Springs area. One day when out hunting, I decided to make a break for it and I never went back. At the time, I felt it was a good idea ... wouldn't it be a better life if I could get away from that horrible existence? Well, for the next two years, I survived on my own, living in the woods and scrounging for food wherever I could find it. I also had no permanent shelter and just did the best I could, sleeping under sheds when the weather was cold or rainy and sleeping As luck would have it, this past October, I became pregnant and gave birth to a litter of little hound puppies. I was in such bad shape physically, basically starving, only one puppy survived. Then, a ray of sunshine came along. A kind man came to me and picked up my puppy. I was hopeful he would love her as much as I did. I was frightened for my baby, but there was nothing I could do. Later that day he came back with a big bowl of food for me, and the next day, more food, and the next day, even more food! Although I have always been afraid of humans thanks to the situation I was in from my birth, where I was treated like a piece of property, definitely not a pet, I began trusting him. He was kind, had food and spoke softly and gently to me. I wasn't sure if it was a good idea or not, but I gave in and let him catch me. He took me home and there was my baby! Safe and happy. (Her name is Abbi and she is up for adoption too!)I, however, was a wreck. Besides being extremely thin, I had mastitis and had to get to the dogtor immediately. So my new friend loaded me up and off we went. I'm over that hurdle. My next hurdle was having surgery to make certain I can have no more babies! It is so heartbreaking to watch your babies, one by one, die because you cannot give them what they need. So, I was all for that plan! Now spayed, microchipped and given my rabies shot, I am completely vetted and I'm gaining weight and my energy is coming back.The nice people I live with are working with me to help me trust again ... it's hard ... but I am going to do it! I want to live in a home with loving people. My perfect home would be one with one person or a couple. It needs to be a calm home. Another dog would be great as I could learn how to act more like a normal dog. At some point, I may be okay with kids, but at the present time, my caretakers believe that would not be a good idea and it would be frightening for me. In my foster home, I've learned house manners, crate training and leash trained. I'm not great riding in the car yet, but hopefully I will become a champ at that. It does make me sick right now. :(I am the perfect size, 40 pounds, and everyone tells me I'm beautiful. I must have soft toys at my new home. I love to gather them all around me and snuggle with them, pretending they are my babies. A fenced yard is necessary to keep me safe. I hope there is a home out there that will give me a chance. Maybe it's yours ...To apply to adopt Addi, please click the link below. It will take you to our Adoption Application.To make the best possible match for you and the pet, please click below to complete the Adoption Application. Once your application has been processed, we'll be in contact. We cannot schedule a meet and greet without a completed application. If you are viewing this page through PetFinder, Adopt-a-Pet, etc., please go to http://ootwrescue.org/adoption.html to fill out an application or review our Adoption Process.
