Kozanna came from a puppy mill near Bristol, Tennessee. She is 9 months old and had spent her whole life in a little wire cage. She was rescued 10 days before I got her and I've had her a week and a half. She had no socialization and is afraid of people. She trembles, and spreads her legs out like she thinks she will be dropped when you pick her up and wee-wees. I am taking it very slow with her, letting her warm up at her own pace. I have two Bichons who are very calm and kind and I hope they will help her see that living here is a good thing and I am a friend. She wants to be friendly and wiggles all over when I talk to her. She will lick my fingers and wants to come to me when I sit on the floor with her, but won't quite do it. She is in good shape physically, but needs some good food and exercise, which she is getting now. Right now, I'm just loving her and talking to her and letting her get used to the household. I got her a big new crate that sits in the middle of my living room for when she isn't loose. I have ordered her some panties so she can be loose in the house with my Bichons. She's cute as a button and sweet. I do pick her up gently several times a day, wrap her in a blanket, and hold her for a minute or two. She quiets down and seems to like it. I have actually picked her up a few times without any wee-wee, which is progress. I know it will take some doing, but I have high hopes, lots of love, and plenty of time. |