A4826550 Pelusa | Pug
Channel: United Hope for Animals
Date: 10/05/2015

A4826550 Pelusa is an eager-to-connect 1-year-old fawn-colored female Pug-Shepherd mix puppy whose owners brought her to the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center on May 5th because, they said, the landlord said she had to go. Weighing 47 lbs, Pelusa is clearly a sweet-at-heart puppy who is simply overwhelmed at having been abandoned in the noisy, impersonal shelter. At her handler’s approach, she play-bowed and acted silly, but then she didn’t want to come out. Once the handler was in the kennel with and accepted by Pelusa, she ventured out and warmed up—but never did she entirely abandon her apprehension. She was nervous to spend time with her handler, but eventually she wanted to be right near her for comfort (even sneaking in a few kisses!). Pelusa’s previous owners said she was not yet house trained; we found that she walks fine on leash although she is not a fan of it at first sight; and we have a feeling she wasn’t all that well socialized with humans or dogs (she ignored all dogs she encountered during her photo shoot). She will thus benefit greatly from a forever home’s love and from training, both of which will build her confidence and allow her to blossom into an adult with self-assurance. One more thing: Pelusa is really a beaut! She has a unique, mixed-breed look (something like a supersized Pug). Her fawn-colored hair contrasts beautifully with her heavy black eyeliner and mask; and her special, smile-shaped mouth has a way of scrunching up when she eats treats that can look scary but has nothing to do with aggression. Pelusa is simply a sweet dog whose first family gave up on her, and now she needs a new start. We think she will be a rewarding indoor pet for any individual or family who will enjoy taking her on the journey from confused pound puppy to self-confident gal pal!