SophieAnn Grace

My story

Meet SophieAnn Grace, a 4 year 10 month old, 13-pound Poodle mix with a gentle soul and a lifetime of survival behind her. SophieAnn was found living as a 100% feral dog on the streets, terrified of people and fending for herself completely. Her past has made her extremely wary of human contact, and she’s still very much in the early stages of learning to trust. Sudden movements, unfamiliar people, or feeling cornered can trigger her fear response — and if she feels unsafe or threatened, she will try to bite as a form of self-protection. This is not aggression, but fear-based behavior, and it’s crucial that her future family understands and respects her boundaries. She will occasionally allow you to leash her if gently guided into a corner, at which point she becomes docile and may accept soft pets. Being picked up, however, is still far too overwhelming for her at this time. Despite her fear of people, SophieAnn does incredibly well with other calm, well-mannered dogs, and she truly needs another dog in the home. A canine companion will help guide her, show her the joys of being a dog, and help her slowly understand that humans can be safe and kind. She enjoys running around outside on the grass, although she hasn’t yet discovered the fun of toys. She’s also very food motivated and has a special love for raw carrots and peanut butter! Grooming is one of the few areas where she does well—our groomer is able to work with her without issue, proving she can tolerate handling when approached calmly and respectfully. SophieAnn is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative. SophieAnn Grace needs a special, very patient and experienced home—one that understands feral dog behavior and is committed to giving her the time and space she needs to decompress and grow. She may never be a snuggly lap dog, but with the right environment, she can learn to feel safe, secure, and maybe even loved. If you have a calm dog, a quiet home, and the heart to help a truly special dog learn what kindness feels like, SophieAnn Grace may be the perfect addition to your pack. Adoption fee is: waived to the right family ALL adoptions require a completed application, vet check, home check and final contract. The application to adopt can be found at www.camorescue.com. Adoption fees are variable. Up to date vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter are included in the fee. Once your application has been approved, we will put you in touch with a CAMO representative to set up a meet and greet. We select the best applicant for each dog, based on the dog's needs. For the safety of our small breed dogs and based on our past experiences, we will not place our dogs in homes with large breed dogs. EIN # 46-5486022

If you have any questions or would like to adopt SophieAnn Grace, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.