We went to see a dog that is up for adoption (she has been abused for a long time) [View all]

[Omaha Steve]

It was on our way home from visiting Wall Cemetery yesterday: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027929723

I couldn't even go in to see her because she is terrified of MEN! Her only friend in the world was a Rat Terrier. It was adopted out, she is even more in the dumps from that. She is used to the attendant. But seeing Marta she started to shake uncontrollably in fear. She needs a lot of love. It is a no kill shelter that will keep her forever if need be.

The story doesn't go into her past. How somebody could do things that put so much fear in her...

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http://www.nonpareilonline.com/news/local/pottawattamie-county-animal-shelter-down-to-one-adoptable-dog/article_0b9fee08-168e-55e6-bb91-a7b6d6eb029b.html

Pottawattamie County Animal Shelter down to one adoptable dog



Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2016 12:00 am
By Sheila McKern
Pottawattamie County Animal Shelter | 0 comments

Little McKenzie has been adopted! She will have a pet sibling, too, which she is thrilled about. We are so happy that she is getting a second chance to have a loving family.

The name Bella means “beautiful” in Italian. The name couldn’t be more perfect for her. To look at this mastiff’s angelic face will make you fall in love with her. To spend time with her only makes one love her even more.

While she is a large dog, she is as gentle as can be. She is quiet, watchful. She enjoys the company of other dogs and children. A treat of peanut butter is her favorite thing, but, as you can see from her picture, she also likes toys.

It is such a wonderful thing to just sit with her and pet her. She enjoys being touched, and if you are really lucky, you might get a little kiss from her. Staff and volunteers continue to leave her kennel door open as much as possible, so she knows it is safe for her to come out on her own. She will venture out to see what the humans are doing, so we know she isn’t afraid of people, just unsure about what she should do.

FULL story at link.