Pepper

Pepper had no idea what he did, that was so terrible for his owner to dump him at the shelter.  Based on his behaviour and the intake information, he was deemed “rescue only”.  Forever Homes Rescue stepped up and committed to him.  When their volunteer finally coaxed him out of the shelter, he relaxed a little but he was still untrusting and very unsure.  They took him to the vet for entropion surgery and the removal of an extra dew claw.  They did all they could to help this boy, including contacting a breed specific rescue. For that, we are thankful, and particularly thank Sara Saintbury.  Dawn met Pepper several times and understood the little ques he gave that told her he was a good boy. Sara believed in him too, but just couldn’t crack his tough shell.  Everyone agreed, his best option was with Dawn, so we accepted him into our rescue program. His report said, “not good with other dogs” and he was heading to a house where he would have to cope with three, including Diesel. Diesel was a big tough male who went a little crazy at the sight of another dog. Dawn’s been working diligently with him but bringing another male in the house might be too much. Too much fun that is!  Diesel surprised everyone when he instantly made a new friend!  Raisin and Peach didn’t mind having another handsome boy to boss around either. Not only did Pepper crack the pack, he made it better. He comforts the dogs if he thinks they’re in distress, he brings Diesel’s energy down instead of up in uncertain situations and after Peach’s passing, has made his way into Dawn’s heart to help it heal with a little less pain.  He’s a completely different dog now than when he first came into rescue. He’s not perfect, but he’s perfectly loved.