Emma had a rough start, like many of the dogs that end up needing homes. But what is always amazing to me- is how sweet and loving she is. No matter what, she just wants praise and a pat from people. It seems like a 'good girl Emma!' can make her forget ever being hungry or cold.
Emma was originally found tied to a roof top in NYC. She was starving, only 17 lbs (she is now a healthy strong 30 lbs). A rescue in VA, a few hours from DC took her in. Unfortunately, this rescue became over run. Too many people tied dogs up to the fence- just dropping them off on the property. What was supposed to be only 20-30 dogs ended up at over 225 dogs. One of those was Emma. She was kept in an outdoor kennel, there just wasn't enough indoor or heated kennels. Because this smart girl learned how to climb chainlink, she was in a kennel with a top to it so she couldn't get out! This kennel was smaller, so there was only room for one pup.
Homeward Trails has been pulling as many of these pups in foster homes as possible, and will continue! Emma is just another one of those lucky pups waiting for a FOREVER home.
Above are some before and after pictures of the little girl. Her exact breed is somewhat of a mystery. She has the body of a beagle (and it seems the nose!) but a georgeous brindle coat- velvety soft. She is likely a mix of beagle, boston terrier (making her a 'designer dog' - a Boggle!)- Staffie bull terrier, boxer? Emma was probably at some point a house dog. She had one accident in the house- but now waits to go out. She knows how to sit, down, stay, and dance (although needs to brush up on those a bit). She also knows 'get in your crate' for dinner or when we leave.
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