None Left Behind

The perfect companion for you may be one that, at first glance, you might be tempted to overlook.  Our unique None Left Behind program encourages you to take a closer look – you may be surprised by what you find!

Some people may have concerns about adopting a special-needs pet – one with a chronic medical condition requiring ongoing veterinary attention, one challenged by a behavioral, psychological or functional issue requiring special care, or a “young at heart” senior pet.

None Left Behind benefits:

• No concerns over the cost of veterinary care for special needs
• Provisions for necessary medications, special diets, ongoing treatments or other special care requirements*

*This program does NOT include future veterinary treatment for conditions unrelated to the animal’s inclusion in None Left Behind, nor does it cover routine veterinary care such as exams, shots, dental cleanings or extractions, nail trimmings, grooming, standard flea/tick and heartworm preventatives, non-prescription foods, crates or cages, training pads or similar supplies, leashes, collars and the like. These are considered normal requirements of responsible pet parenting.

Malawi

When you meet Malawi, you’ll fall in love with her funny, social, slightly mischievous character (and, of course, her beauty!). She’s probably the smartest dog we know, and excels at puzzles, mind games, and training. She is a volunteer favorite and bonds tightly with the people she trusts.

But like a lot of huskies, Malawi combines her incredible smarts with a touch of anxiety – and that combo manifests as complex resource guarding in the home. Malawi may guard spaces (the house itself; a couch or bed; her crate); she may guard high-value toys or treats; and she may guard her favorite people.

 The key to unlocking Malawi’s good-girl behavior? Earn her trust.

When this girl trusts you, she’s yours. She communicates clearly when she’s feeling anxious, and looks to her person for guidance – so those moments when she feels triggered become a lot easier to diffuse, and lessen with a sense of safety. Malawi just needs that person – a confident, patient, gentle human who gives her the space and understanding when her anxiety spikes. And a savvy dog lover who can give her a consistent, clear routine and boundaries, and who can keep up the training that helps her understand those guideposts to mitigate those anxious spikes in the first place.  

Because when Malawi feels safe and loved and understands her routine and her people, she is a playful, funny, sweet, snuggly girl with a fierce bond with the people she loves.   

Though Malawi does well with other dogs at the shelter, and is playful and sweet with kids at the shelter, given her propensity to resource guard, a home without other pets or children is preferred.

As a None Left Behind pup, Malawi's post-adoption life comes with tailored in-home training for up to a year with our Enrichment Coordinator to help her succeed and learn to feel safe with her new family. 

Boss

Boss was going to be euthanized in an overcrowded shelter in South Carolina when we took him in. We knew he had some grumbly behavior in his kennel, so we were ready for a challenge.

But Boss just has some pretty boring old stranger danger! When he doesn’t know you, he gives you the rough-and-tough-street-dog treatment – a low grumble, eye contact meant to scare you. But it’s actually Boss who’s scared, and that tough guy routine melts away when he’s met you a few times. Then you’ll find out, Boss isn’t a tough guy – he’s a silly, snuggly marshmallow who just wants a best friend.

Boss’ stranger danger will have to be managed in the home – slow, repeated intros to new people who will be part of his pack; and muzzles, crates, or room isolation for one-time visitors he doesn’t need to learn to trust. But day-to-day in the home, you’ll find Boss is an easy dog to love and live with.

As a None Left Behind dog, his adoption fee; and any post-adoption assistance in the first year after adoption from our dog team is covered!