Sox spent the first years of her life on a farm, as a pig-hunting dog. When the three-year-old German wirehaired pointer cross didn't perform as expected, she was cast aside and sent to the local pound.
Luckily, she was transferred to Lort Smith, and her journey from fear to freedom began.
Starting over
Our team desexed, vaccinated and microchipped Sox, and treated a skin condition linked to her anxiety. But she also needed to learn the basics of life as a family dog, including socialising and toilet training.
So Sox went into foster care with volunteer Kaitlyn. Day by day, her confidence grew. She even made friends with Kaitlyn's 12-year-old tabby, Pippa. Before long, Kaitlyn knew Sox was the dog for her, and adopted her.
Patience pays off
Sox went to obedience classes, where positive, reward-based training helped her master sit and stay. Toilet training, especially around men, took longer, but Kaitlyn worked patiently with her, and Sox got there.
We'll never know exactly what happened to Sox before she came to us. But we know that with Kaitlyn, she'll have the love and care she deserves for the rest of her life.