My name is Kali!

Meet Kali – A Gentle, Loyal Girl Who Just Needs a Soft Place to Land

Kali’s story began in heartbreak. Found abandoned near the river, she survived on her own after suffering significant neglect and likely abuse. Despite everything she’s endured, Kali has remained one of the sweetest, funniest, most dog-friendly girls you will ever meet. She’s incredibly loving — she just needs the right people who understand that healing takes time.

Health & Vetting
Spayed
Heartworm negative
Fully vetted & on preventatives
Will travel with trazodone to help keep her calm during transport

Personality & Temperament
Kali is truly the best dog — playful, goofy, gentle, and wonderful with other dogs. She loves to run, play, and be part of the pack. Her joy shines when she feels safe and understood.

But Kali is also a sensitive soul.

Because of her past, transitions and new situations make her very nervous, and she needs slow, patient introductions to new people. She does not love sudden change — it overwhelms her — and when she feels scared or trapped, she may communicate with a fear-based nip. This happened recently during a transport when she panicked with a stranger handling her.

This does NOT mean she’s aggressive.
It means she’s been hurt before and is trying to protect herself.

With gentleness and consistency, she warms up beautifully. It took her a couple of months to trust my husband, but now she adores him — because he greeted her with treats, respected her space, and let her build confidence at her own pace.

Even after months with me (since January 2025), loud noises still frighten her, so when we’re doing anything noisy outside, we simply crate her (she is incredibly clean in her crate and that’s become a safe place for her) or let her rest somewhere she feels safe. She’s not broken — she’s just healing.

‍ Trazodone Support
For her transport, Kali will be given trazodone to help take the edge off and keep her calm. Her vet also recommends that her new family consider using it for the first few days in her new home. It’s very gentle and helps her relax during big transitions so she can settle in smoothly.

Great With…
Dogs — she LOVES playing and running with them
Cats
Respectful, calmer children
Gentle, patient adults

Men can be intimidating for her at first, because she was likely abused by a male figure…but with routine, kindness, and slow introductions, she adjusts wonderfully.  We used lots of treats to earn her trust and it happened quickly.

Kali’s Perfect Home
Kali thrives in a home full of patience, love, structure, and understanding — somewhere she won’t be rushed or overwhelmed. She would do amazing with someone who:
    •    Gives her time to settle
    •    Introduces new people slowly
    •    Understands fear-based behaviors
    •    Can offer a quiet, stable environment
    •    Celebrates small victories
    •    Wants a loyal, devoted companion

Once she trusts you, she will be your shadow, your best friend, and your sweetest little soul. Her personality is full of warmth, playfulness, and gentle humor — she truly is a gem of a dog.

If you’re someone who believes in second chances and has room in your heart for a dog who needs a soft, steady place to land, Kali is waiting for you. She will repay your patience with devotion and a love deeper than you can imagine.

Her adoption fee is $400.00 which is applied toward her medical care up to adoption, microchip, foster care and transportation to New York.   We are hopeful that someone will give Kali her forever home....she is so deserving and waiting for you!