Meet Purdy – A Smart, Loving Girl Looking for Her Second Chance
Purdy’s story nearly ended far too soon. We met her on the euthanasia list at an overcrowded shelter, and it was clear from the moment we saw her that she deserved better. She’s now safe in a foster home and making amazing progress every day.
Purdy is likely around 2 years old, and while her past may not have included much socialization, she’s proving to be incredibly smart and eager to learn. She’s already house-trained and knows how to sit and shake! She takes treats gently, walks well on a leash, and is soaking up everything her foster is teaching her.
Purdy absolutely adores people and forms strong bonds quickly. With that attachment, however, she can be a little possessive of her favorite humans and may be selective with other dogs. She has shown some resource guarding, particularly around food and attention, which is understandable given how underweight she was when we first rescued her. Her foster is actively working with her on this. She does allow people to handle her food without issue, she just really wants to be the center of someone’s world.
Purdy has met her foster’s cat and, after a little curiosity, has been respectful of boundaries. With a confident, dog-savvy cat, she may do just fine.
We may not know Purdy’s full past, but we do know she has incredible potential. She’s looking for a patient, dog-savvy adopter who can provide her with the structure and love she needs to continue blossoming. Watching her grow and build trust is truly heartwarming and we believe the right person will be rewarded with a loyal, loving companion.
If you’re ready to help Purdy shine, she’s more than ready to meet you.
**We are unable to respond to inquiries on Adopt-A-Pet.
If you are interested in adopting Purdy, please fill out the adoption application at phpdr.org/adopt and email it to dogs@peoplehelpingpaws.org
Meet Purdy – A Smart, Loving Girl Looking for Her Second Chance
Purdy’s story nearly ended far too soon. We met her on the euthanasia list at an overcrowded shelter, and it was clear from the moment we saw her that she deserved better. She’s now safe in a foster home and making amazing progress every day.
Purdy is likely around 2 years old, and while her past may not have included much socialization, she’s proving to be incredibly smart and eager to learn. She’s already house-trained and knows how to sit and shake! She takes treats gently, walks well on a leash, and is soaking up everything her foster is teaching her.
Purdy absolutely adores people and forms strong bonds quickly. With that attachment, however, she can be a little possessive of her favorite humans and may be selective with other dogs. She has shown some resource guarding, particularly around food and attention, which is understandable given how underweight she was when we first rescued her. Her foster is actively working with her on this. She does allow people to handle her food without issue, she just really wants to be the center of someone’s world.
Purdy has met her foster’s cat and, after a little curiosity, has been respectful of boundaries. With a confident, dog-savvy cat, she may do just fine.
We may not know Purdy’s full past, but we do know she has incredible potential. She’s looking for a patient, dog-savvy adopter who can provide her with the structure and love she needs to continue blossoming. Watching her grow and build trust is truly heartwarming and we believe the right person will be rewarded with a loyal, loving companion.
If you’re ready to help Purdy shine, she’s more than ready to meet you.
**We are unable to respond to inquiries on Adopt-A-Pet.
If you are interested in adopting Purdy, please fill out the adoption application at phpdr.org/adopt and email it to dogs@peoplehelpingpaws.org
Visit www.phpdr.org/adopt to learn more about our adoption process and complete your application.
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Home Check
We complete a veterinary reference/rescue reference (if applicable) and home check for each of the dogs adopted through our organization.
Additional adoption info
At the time of adoption, all of our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and heartworm tested as appropriate for age, given flea/tick and heartworm preventative treatment and micro-chipped.
You must be 18+ to adopt and a Missouri resident.
Check your HOA or lease for pet permissions.
We do not adopt out dogs that will be living outside on a chain, in a fenced yard or in an outdoor kennel--that's why our foster volunteers work hard to crate and potty train our dogs so they can live inside as a part of your family!
At the time of adoption, all of our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and heartworm tested as appropriate for age, given flea/tick and heartworm preventative treatment and micro-chipped.
You must be 18+ to adopt and a Missouri resident.
Check your HOA or lease for pet permissions.
We do not adopt out dogs that will be living outside on a chain, in a fenced yard or in an outdoor kennel--that's why our foster volunteers work hard to crate and potty train our dogs so they can live inside as a part of your family!
Our dogs are in foster homes while awaiting their forever homes. If you are interested in meeting one of our adoptable dogs, please fill out our application online. We are continuously reviewing applications and will be in touch within 7 days if your application is a good fit! Keep an eye on your email inbox and spam folder, as we will email you to set up a meet and greet with the dog you've applied for.
Our dogs are in foster homes while awaiting their forever homes. If you are interested in meeting one of our adoptable dogs, please fill out our application online. We are continuously reviewing applications and will be in touch within 7 days if your application is a good fit! Keep an eye on your email inbox and spam folder, as we will email you to set up a meet and greet with the dog you've applied for.
More about this rescue
People Helping Paws Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is fully volunteer-run and operated. We specialize in pulling pit bulls and bully breeds from kill shelters in our area. We save the most at-risk dogs that have medical or other issues which prevent them from being adopted. Our team works to rehabilitate these pups and give them a proper chance at life! Since our formation, PHPDR has saved over a thousand pets from euthanasia and, with your support, we continue to grow in the number of lives we save!
In addition to our foster/adoption program, we want to help keep pets in loving homes. To do this, we provide spay/neutering, medical services and dog food to families in need in our community.
People Helping Paws Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is fully volunteer-run and operated. We specialize in pulling pit bulls and bully breeds from kill shelters in our area. We save the most at-risk dogs that have medical or other issues which prevent them from being adopted. Our team works to rehabilitate these pups and give them a proper chance at life! Since our formation, PHPDR has saved over a thousand pets from euthanasia and, with your support, we continue to grow in the number of lives we save!
In addition to our foster/adoption program, we want to help keep pets in loving homes. To do this, we provide spay/neutering, medical services and dog food to families in need in our community.
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