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Bao and her siblings first came into our care as tiny puppies, born to Triana (who has now found a loving home of her own) who was brought into the pound as a stray.
She was a great mum to her babies during very difficult times, and as soon as we could we moved the family to a rescue site.
We had hoped the puppies would quickly find their forever homes, but sadly after 2 whole years, Bao and her brothers Latte and Kibble are still waiting.
They have grown up in a rescue site, safe from the dangers of a pound environment, and thanks to the volunteer who has cared for them for the last two years, they have the opportunity to run and play outdoors - which would never have been possible if they had stayed in pound kennels. However, their time in such a rural environment has meant they are fearful of new people and new situations.
They've missed out on lots of the socialisation and new experiences most puppies would get in a home, and this means they can be wary on first meetings. They need time to build trust and confidence around people.
Bao needs an experienced home, who really understands the commitment and patience needed to bring on a nervous adolescent dog, who has lived a very isolated life so far. She is far too young to spend any more time in kennels. A loving family is what this lovely girls needs to help her blossom into a happy, confident companion.
Bao would love a resident companion, to show her the ropes once she's in a new home. She has never lived without doggy company, so we feel this would help her settle in. She has not been tested around cats, and we recommend a family with no children due to her nervous nature.
Bao would benefit from a secure garden to run and play in, particularly as she may unsure of walks at first. She doesn't know how to walk on a lead, and she hasn't had any housetraining so far. Everything about life in a home will be new to Bao, so she will need her family to go at her pace, letting her settle and approach when she feels ready.
We know a case like Bao's is not easy, and she does need a home willing to work with her to slowly build his confidence and to show her how fun the world can be. But we're sure that, with time and in the right environment, it will be a joy to watch beautiful Bao learn to enjoy attention, walks and playtime as a dog her age should.
If you think you can offer Bao what she needs, we would love to hear from you. She can be homed to England and Wales (not Scotland). She will be tested for Mediterranean diseases, will be microchipped, vaccinated, spayed, de-fleaed and de-wormed and she will travel via pet transport with her own passport.
