Every dog merits a home, yet, regrettably, for certain dogs, it takes a long duration to discover one.
Mia, a Dutch Shepherd, was taken to the RSPCA after being rescued from dreadful living conditions at merely nine days old.
The shelter anticipated finding her a permanent home once she matured enough to be adopted, but after four years, Mia is still awaiting at the shelter.
Mia Merits A Chance
For the initial six months of her existence, Mia lived in a foster environment with a young couple. Everything was pleasant until her bond with the couple’s elder dog deteriorated, leading to her return to the shelter.
Since that moment, Mia has been anticipating her everlasting home.
“Sadly, since Mia was just a young pup when she arrived, she’s spent nearly her entire life in kennels,” stated Claire Hoffman, Mia’s caretaker at RSPCA, to Dogs Today Magazine.
Mia has witnessed over 1,596 animals find homes and has endured more than 4 years in the kennel. For perspective, that equates to over 32 years in dog years, which is utterly heartbreaking.
Since she was a little pup, Mia has been collaborating with staff on a training regimen and has acquired several tricks. However, no one has given her an opportunity to showcase her lovely nature.
“She had such a difficult beginning in life and, despite her initial exposure to terrible living conditions, we’ve provided her with as much love as possible, and she’s developed into a truly wonderful dog. However, residing in kennels for such an extended period is no life for a dog like her, and we fear she might, regrettably, be the RSPCA’s longest-term resident,” Claire added.
The shelter describes Mia as a quintessential Dutch Shepherd. She is quite clever, spirited, and lively, yet also possesses a caring and affectionate aspect to her personality.
She simply requires someone who is prepared to offer her an opportunity – a person who can invest time in her and demonstrate what genuine love feels like.
Regrettably, no one has shown interest in little Mia for an extended period, leaving the shelter staff with broken hearts.
In Search of A Home
While the RSPCA team is working tirelessly to provide Mia with a fulfilling life at the shelter, they are still eager to locate her a nurturing forever home.
“What she genuinely needs at this moment is an owner willing to spend one-on-one time and attention with her, aiding her in acclimating to life in a home,” Claire mentioned.
What constitutes the ideal environment for Mia?
Well, this vivacious little girl requires an adult-only home, preferably devoid of children and other pets. It would be advantageous if her new residence had a yard where she could play and enjoy exploring.
Mia might feel a little hesitant around unfamiliar individuals, but she becomes incredibly affectionate once she feels secure with ‘her people.’
A prospective adopter will need to visit the shelter a few times to establish a connection with Mia and determine if they are suitable for one another.
“She’s such a pretty, amiable dog with so much affection to offer; I cannot comprehend why no one is showing interest in her. We’ve had no inquiries about her for well over a year,” Claire remarked.
If you believe Mia could be the ideal companion for you, please reach out to the RSPCA for more details on the adoption process.