For some dogs, the passage from rescue to recovery is smooth, an obvious and welcomed transition from the horrors of abuse or neglect. But for Belle, a young Shepherd mix, the process was a struggle that took months. Belle’s journey began in an overcrowded shelter in Lawrence County, Alabama, where she and 300 other animals living in deplorable conditions were rescued by the ASPCA and the Moulton Police Department last summer. Following a month-long stay in a temporary shelter, Belle and more than 200 other animals found homes during a two-day, community wide adoption event. Sadly, Belle’s adopters had no choice but to return her to two days later. She was fearful and unable to acclimate to her new home. The ASPCA made arrangements to transfer
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She’s now one of more than 200 dogs who have been through the Rehab Center. “The dogs in our program have to be able to develop social relationships with people and tolerate leashing and handling by unfamiliar people,” explains Kristen.“From Rescue to Rehab: Belles Story.” ASPCA, ASPCA, 27 July 2016, www.aspca.org/news/rescue-rehab-belles-story. “Once Belle had that under her belt, we felt pretty confident she could cope with another change in environment.” Belle’s next stop: Sammy’s Hope, an animal welfare and adoption center in Sayreville, New …show more content…
“It was a struggle to get her out of the house,” recalls Cassandra. “But one day she turned the corner, imitating Jackson and following him outside, where she really came out of her shell.” Today, Belle is a “pro” at fetch, and is so fond of snow that she plunges into it head first. Indoors, she nuzzles and a cuddles, and Jackson, 105 lbs. to Belle’s 45, lets her sit on him. “They’re BFF’s, really good together,” says Cassandra“From Rescue to Rehab: Belles Story.” ASPCA, ASPCA, 27 July 2016, www.aspca.org/news/rescue-rehab-belles-story. .
“Belle has come a long way, literally and figuratively, from her life in Alabama,” adds Jessica Rushin, ASPCA Partnerships Senior Manager“From Rescue to Rehab: Belles Story.” ASPCA, ASPCA, 27 July 2016, www.aspca.org/news/rescue-rehab-belles-story., who helped coordinate Belle’s transport from Alabama.
“There was a sweet dog in there for sure,” says Kristen.(“From Rescue to Rehab: Belles Story.” ASPCA, ASPCA, 27 July 2016, www.aspca.org/news/rescue-rehab-belles-story.) “It’s been wonderful to see her
She’s now one of more than 200 dogs who have been through the Rehab Center. “The dogs in our program have to be able to develop social relationships with people and tolerate leashing and handling by unfamiliar people,” explains Kristen.“From Rescue to Rehab: Belles Story.” ASPCA, ASPCA, 27 July 2016, www.aspca.org/news/rescue-rehab-belles-story. “Once Belle had that under her belt, we felt pretty confident she could cope with another change in environment.” Belle’s next stop: Sammy’s Hope, an animal welfare and adoption center in Sayreville, New …show more content…
“It was a struggle to get her out of the house,” recalls Cassandra. “But one day she turned the corner, imitating Jackson and following him outside, where she really came out of her shell.” Today, Belle is a “pro” at fetch, and is so fond of snow that she plunges into it head first. Indoors, she nuzzles and a cuddles, and Jackson, 105 lbs. to Belle’s 45, lets her sit on him. “They’re BFF’s, really good together,” says Cassandra“From Rescue to Rehab: Belles Story.” ASPCA, ASPCA, 27 July 2016, www.aspca.org/news/rescue-rehab-belles-story. .
“Belle has come a long way, literally and figuratively, from her life in Alabama,” adds Jessica Rushin, ASPCA Partnerships Senior Manager“From Rescue to Rehab: Belles Story.” ASPCA, ASPCA, 27 July 2016, www.aspca.org/news/rescue-rehab-belles-story., who helped coordinate Belle’s transport from Alabama.
“There was a sweet dog in there for sure,” says Kristen.(“From Rescue to Rehab: Belles Story.” ASPCA, ASPCA, 27 July 2016, www.aspca.org/news/rescue-rehab-belles-story.) “It’s been wonderful to see her