Little Edie

​By Brittany Curtzwiler
Event & Volunteer Coordinator

Every once in a while, a dog comes into the shelter that chooses to trust you the most; Little Edie chose me. I can’t tell you why she chose me, but I can tell you about my first interaction with her and all the great things I have learned about her since.
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I was told about a scared, unsure dog who needed to be taken to our Spay and Neuter Clinic, so I made my way through the kennels in search of the one who had been named Little Edie. When I approached her kennel, she stood up on her trembling legs and looked up at me with a fear in her eyes that made my heart hurt. I slowly leashed her and took her to the clinic not knowing what an impact I had made on this little dog simply by showing her a gentle touch and being patient. After she returned from the clinic, I felt connected to this little dog so I began working with her on a regular basis.

One of the things I have learned about Little Edie is that she bonds closely with the person that she chooses. Each morning, upon arriving to work, I great her with a “Little Edie, Little Edie!” in a sing-song, baby voice which she loves; her whole face lights up and she gets the wiggly-butt until I walk over to give her some morning affection. She loves this routine and I think it is part of why we are such good friends. I’ve also learned that Little Edie is a smart girl; she learned to sit in a matter of minutes so just imagine what else she can learn in a home! If you want a dog that isn’t too big and isn’t too small, then Little Edie may be exactly what you have been searching for---she is a petite 30 lbs or so and would love to live indoors with you. She is playful, affectionate, and so much more. However, despite all of these awesome qualities, there is a factor that is hindering Little Edie’s search for a new home.
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With some patience and treats, I believe that she would open up to someone else the way she has with me, but she hasn’t found that special someone yet. 

After being here for quite a while, it became clear that Little Edie was not great at making friends with strangers, which unfortunately, isn’t a good problem to have when every potential adopter is going to be a stranger. With some patience and treats, I believe that she would open up to someone else the way she has with me, but she hasn’t found that special someone yet. Little Edie is also suffering from ringworm, a fungus that is contagious to people and other pets, but easily treatable.

Little Edie’s adoption fee has been fully sponsored, which means you can adopt her at no charge once your application is approved. She is already spayed, microchipped, and has tested negative for heartworms so she can began settling into her new home the very same day as adoption!

Little Edie is one of the dogs featured in this weekend's Gold Medal Adoption Event, and we would LOVE for you to come down and meet her! Will you be Little Edie's chance at a new start? ​​