It’s the holidays! The time of year for families to gather together to celebrate traditions, share old memories, and make new ones. This year, as you surround yourself with family and friends, both two-legged and four-legged alike, remember there are millions of dogs in shelters, patiently waiting for a family of their own.
For some, this won’t be their first, second, or even their third Christmas behind bars.
It’s our Christmas wish that every __dog in rescue would find a home for the holidays, so we’ve selected 12 special dogs from around the country that have been overlooked time and time again. Some are senior dogs, some have special needs, and some are passed over for reasons we simply can’t understand – but, they all deserve to spend the holidays with a family of their own.
We’re calling this the 12 Dogs of Christmas. The Dogington Post along with our friends at Wellness Natural Pet Food have joined forces to introduce you to 12 needy dogs in hopes that they’ll finally get noticed…and maybe get a home for the holidays!
Meet Confetti!
Name of Shelter or Rescue Organization: Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Inc., Oakland, New Jersey
Age: 21 months
How long at shelter/rescue: 15 months
Type/Size/Sex: Boxer/Pit Mix, 60-pounds, Female
Likes: Playing ball, hiking, rope toy, cuddling with her people.
Dislikes: New, scary things.
Confetti’s Story:
First, Confetti has a few words to say:
“I’ve been really busy the past few months finally learning all about the world away from the shelter.
It has been really hard on me growing up here, and to be honest it left me with some fear and trust issues.
I’ve come a long way from the girl who was afraid of almost everything. Now I can walk with my friend through the park and not chase after bicycles. I usually just ignore other people, and even dogs that bark at me. I’m no longer terrified of motorcycles! And I’ve learned to behave nicely in the car. But new things can still scare me. Yesterday I saw a sign blowing in the wind and I barked and barked at it until I got to check it out
A few weeks ago I got invited to visit with some friends at their home. Everybody wondered if I could be a good __dog in a house since I’ve been in the shelter for so long. But I did great and my friends invited me back for a sleepover!
Afterwards they said that I was the perfect houseguest. I showed I am housebroken, obeyed the boundaries of the doggie gates, and was not destructive in any way. I even got to sleep in a bed. I was so relaxed that my friends had to wake me in the morning.
They told me that I am the most affectionate dog that they have ever had stay over, and they have had so many over the years. So please, consider giving me a chance to show my love and loyalty to you.
Love, Confetti”
Confetti’s History
Confetti was found as a stray when she was a young puppy. She was malnourished and under socialized. After a short time she was adopted but the home turned out to be inappropriate and she was returned after a few months.
She then languished in the shelter, getting more frustrated and unhappy by the day. Confetti was still a puppy, subjected to all the stress of a shelter, with not nearly enough of the socialization and enrichment that she needed. Her behavior deteriorated. She didn’t “show well”. This caused her to be further isolated, which only made her behavior worse. She was caught in a downward spiral.
Three months ago we started working with Confetti for a few hours each day, taking her out into the world, introducing her to everyday situations and helping her get over her fears. Confetti has made lots of friends at the shelter but is still looking for that special person that will give her a forever home.
Special considerations:
Confetti is a very active dog requiring plenty of exercise. A fenced yard is a must as playing ball is a favorite activity for her (she is great at fielding line drives, ground balls and even pop flies). She loves splashing in a wading pool or lake in the warm weather.
Confetti loves hiking and has an amazing sense of direction.
Away from the shelter environment, Confetti has learned to pretty much mind her own business. She is generally not reactive to other dogs or people. She will chase chipmunks, squirrels, etc. and track deer through the woods.
Confetti has enjoyed and benefited from walking and hiking with other dogs. However she has not done well in free-play situations with other dogs at the shelter so she should probably be an only dog. No cats.
Confetti remains wary of meeting strangers. It takes a couple of meetings to gain her trust, loyalty and love. She has come a very long way but needs your help to continue to build upon her progress.
Confetti’s perfect family or home:
The perfect situation for Confetti would be a calm home and big yard with patient, active and experienced owners who are willing to make a small investment in time for a big return of love and loyalty. No children.
Does Confetti sound like a perfect fit? Here’s how to begin the adoption process:
Petfinder Link – https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/33258093
Email – [email protected]
Phone – 201-337-5180
Confetti’s adoption Fee is waived for her future family!
Confetti would do best with a home visit or two in order to get comfortable with a new environment.
Will Confetti finally find her forever with you?
The great folks at Wellness Natural Pet Food have a mission to help you provide your pet a healthy, happy, long life through the power of natural nutrition. With that goal in mind, they’re making a generous donation of premium pet food to each rescue that’s cared for these amazing dogs for so long. And, if you adopt one of our “12 Dogs of Christmas,” they’ll send you 3 months worth of food for your newest furry family member, too!
About Wellness:
At Wellness®, we do whatever it takes to create the healthiest foods for the pets that depend on us. Food feeds their souls, sustains their lives and protects their bodies. That’s why our diverse team of animal lovers, nutritionists and vets has only one mission: To help you provide your pet a healthy, happy, long life through the power of natural nutrition. For each of our recipes we never compromise—selecting nature’s finest ingredients and combining them in exact proportions to help support your pet’s health and wellbeing. Because we’re passionately picky from the first step to the last, we guarantee our products will deliver the Wellness Promise.
