Rehabilitation
Because Speranza Animal Rescue is a no-kill rescue, meaning that we never euthanize an animal due to lack of space, we have several dogs that are not currently adoptable but are in rehabilitation. Dogs can be in rehab for medical or behavioral issues and each case requires a different approach and plan. The following dogs are currently in rehab at Speranza:
Gretchen
Gretchen was found as a stray in a local state park. She was spotted for about a week before she was able to be secured. Then she made her way to Speranza.
Only a few people handle Gretchen as she can be reactive to dogs, farm animals, and people. Gretchen looks forward to her daily walks and play time with “her people”!
Rockette
Rescue date: mid-January 2022 from Harrisburg, PA
We were told someone witnessed Rockette being dumped. She was acting out and wouldn’t let anyone near her all day. We do not know who dumped her, but she was microchipped. We contacted the owner, and they informed us she got loose, and they would be picking her up…but that never happened.
Rockette has what we call “stranger danger”. She is very sweet with her handlers, but she doesn’t like being approached by people she does not know. She is also picky who she allows to handle her. We are working on getting her more socialized and feeling more comfortable. We are hopeful that Rockette will be available for adoption in time. For now, she enjoys playtime in the play yard, toys, and snuggles from her friends.
Barry
This blue-eyed heartbreaker was brought us as a stray by our favorite dog warden - Barry. Barry has trust issues and can be a tad moody however once he loves you, he loves you hard! Barry is a very social dog when it comes to other dogs and loves to play with other dogs through the fences at Speranza. He is always smiling and making the volunteers laugh. Barry is not graceful, but he is very lovable!
Charming
Rescue date: May 2020
Janine was shown a post about a dog who needed help. Two people were killed inside the home and the dog was left abandoned outside for almost two weeks. Concerned neighbors were trying to get him help before he made his way to us.
Charming is a tough one. We want him to be able to be adopted, but he is terrible with meeting new people. He’s very nervous and protective of the person who has him. We’ve tried a few meets, and they did not go well.
Charming has come to love life with us. He literally melts into his people. We are hoping that over time, he will learn to trust others, and we can introduce him to people safely. Until then, we will snuggle him and love him and give him all the stuffies he wants.
