Hi and congratulations on your new baby. We adopted Anna on May 23rd and in the short time that she's been here we have seen a tremendous change in her. She was used as a breeder for 6 years and mostly kept in a cage. When she first came here, she wouldn't let anyone but me touch her. She was growling at my husband and son. She now goes to them both. However, she still gets crazy if anyone comes to our house. She still cowers if she hears a raised voice, but she has quit pacing and circling. She likes to sit on the couch with me and hide under a blanket. But I think she's trying to hide from Barney because he wants to play all the time and sometimes she needs a break. The hair on her hind legs, ears and nose was gone. I can see little sprouts growing back in. Our groomer shaved her down to let her coat start fresh and she looks like a little puppy now. Give her time and love. I don't know if we got really lucky or what, but Anna seems like a new puppy after only a few weeks. She even plays with dog toys now. I love all of my babies, but Anna holds my heart. |