A Halloween Angel

A Halloween miracle occurred at Kindness Ranch last night. After six years in teaching and research, Angel, a 20 pound whippet mix, was boarded on two planes to make the long journey from the East coast to Kindness Ranch and a new life.

For the first six years of her life, Angel lived in a kennel environment with no exposure to family or home life. Angel was born in a large facility that breeds dogs for research. She was then sold to a major university on the East coast. She was first used for breeding and later in teaching and research.

Unlike many research facilities, this institution has an active adoption program. Four months ago, Angel was placed into a caring family home. Unfortunately, her timidity, fearful behavior, and housebreaking problems made the family soon feel they were in over their heads. A fearful dog with housebreaking problems has few chances for adoption. Worried, the family and head the adoption program at the university turned to Kindness Ranch.

Angel’s challenges are not uncommon for animals that have spent significant time in research. At Kindness Ranch, we work hard to help animals overcome fear and adjustment issues. After her long journey, we settled Angel into her new home. Angel immediately checked out her soft bed, treats, and the couch with its big pillows. She curled up next to Karen, Co-Director of the ranch, for cuddles. The next morning, she showed interest in her walk around the ranch grounds, sniffing all the way and pausing now and then for reassuring pats.

For Angel, these new smells and sights are just the beginning of her rehabilitation process. We are confident that Angel can learn to be housebroken, and then she will be a good candidate for a loving family. Until then, she will enjoy daily love, companionship, and adventures at Kindness Ranch.

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