Chance (20260611-06)

My story

Chance was found wandering along with a snare trap tightly embedded around his body. Once abandoned by the family he trusted, he quietly watched people and dogs pass by, never following, never asking. At some point during his lonely time on the streets, he became caught in a snare, which slowly cut into his body, causing severe pain and tissue damage. By the time Chance was rescued in Gimcheon, his injuries had already worsened, but he endured everything in silence. WEACT gave him the name Chance, a promise that he would never be left behind again. Though his past was filled with fear and pain, Chance is now learning that life can be gentle and that love can be something he no longer has to be afraid of. Overall, Chance is a sweet, resilient boy who enjoys people and builds strong bonds with those he trusts. He has made wonderful progress in gaining confidence and navigating new experiences. While he may seem a little timid at first, he is simply thoughtful and cautious, preferring to take his time before deciding that a new person or situation is safe. Once comfortable, he happily shows his affectionate side with tail wags and warm greetings. The type of homewhether an apartment or a housedoes not matter to Chance. When Chance feels anxious, he may try to hide, so it is important that the home provides safe spaces where he cannot get trapped or attempts to escape. As he is capable of jumping up to about 1.5 meters, any yard, balcony, or potential exit should be securely managed with proper safety measures to prevent accidents. Chance gets along well with other dogs, but rather than seeking constant play, he is content spending time on his own. For this reason, having another dog in the home is not a must. Once living in the shadows of fear toward people, Chance is now taking steady steps into the warmth of love. Though his progress may not be fast, he never stops moving forward. His consistent growth and strong inner resilience make him a truly wonderful companion. Chance is patiently waiting for his forever familyone that is ready to build deep trust and lasting love with him, step by step. Medical Notes: Treated for heartworm Good with women: Yes, Chance is good with women Good with men: Yes, Chance is good with men Good with kids: Yes, older children recommended as his interactions with kids has been limited Good with other dogs: Yes, Chance gets along very well with other dogs and has excellent canine manners. He is friendly, respectful, and easygoing, and he avoids conflict even when other dogs behave rudely. While he enjoys playing with compatible friends, he is generally calm and independent, often content to do his own thing. Good with cats: Possibly, Chance has shown no prey drive or reactivity toward cats outdoors. However, he has never been tested in proximity or in a shared home environment. House trained: Yes, Chance is fully house trained and prefers outdoor potty Crate trained: Yes, Chance is crate trained and enjoys spending time in his crate. He settles well on his own and has not shown signs of separation anxiety. Energy level: Low to medium - Chance has a low-to-moderate energy level. Daily walks are important for helping him to continue adapting to and desensitizing to the outside world, but he does not require heavy exercise. Can be handled/touched: Yes Barker: No Flight Risk: No, but it is always recommended to double leash at the beginning to be safe Food aggressive: No Current food: kibble Walks on leash: Yes, Chance is currently practicing leash walks. He may occasionally feel unsure in unfamiliar environments. Leash reactive to people or dogs: No Rides well in cars: Yes, Chance rides calmly in the car and generally does well during travel. On longer trips of over an hour, he may occasionally experience motion sickness, so periodic breaks can help keep him comfortable. Destructive: No Needs a home with a yard: Preferred Needs a home with another dog: Not necessarily Can live in an apartment: Yes Please visit our website niagaradogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.

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