My name is Autumn!

Autumn is a gentle, soulful Cocker Spaniel who is experiencing the world for the very first time. After spending most of her life in a puppy mill having litter after litter, she is finally getting the chance to learn what it means to be safe, loved, and part of a family.

She is a quiet, tender girl who finds comfort in the presence of other dogs. Autumn absolutely lights up around them—she follows their lead, copies their routines, and even chooses to nap right on top of the dog beds so she can be close. Having one (or more!) doggy friends gives her confidence and helps her understand this new life.

Autumn is still learning how to trust people. She is shy and unsure at first and may try to keep her distance, but with time and gentle patience, she slowly begins to show her soft, sweet personality. She has even discovered the joy of climbing onto the couch to curl up and nap—something she never had the chance to do before.

Because she is still new to the concept of potty training and leash walking, Autumn does best with a physically fenced yard. She feels safer going potty off leash and is far more successful when she can explore the yard at her own pace. A fenced yard also gives her a secure place to practice her leash skills without pressure or fear.

Autumn settles best in a larger crate and may howl a little at first, but she adjusts and relaxes. Most things in a normal home are brand new to her—sounds, routines, affection, freedom—and she takes them in gently and carefully. For her safety, letting her drag a leash indoors makes it easier to guide or pick her up without scaring her.

What makes Autumn so special is the quiet courage she shows every day. Despite everything she’s been through, she is trying. She is curious. She is learning. And she is finally beginning to feel what safety and comfort are supposed to be.

Autumn is looking for a calm, patient, low-key household with another confident dog and a fenced yard—a place where she can continue to decompress, build trust at her own pace, and blossom into the dog she was always meant to be.

If you’re someone who believes in second chances and finds beauty in watching a dog bloom, Autumn will steal your heart.

Autumn is currently being fostered in the Cincinnati, OH area. Her adoption fee is $300.00.

To adopt this animal, please visit https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt

All of our animals come spayed or neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, are microchipped, heartworm negative, current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention, dewormed, and treated for any ailments found upon veterinary examination. The adoption fee covers a portion of these services, and makes it possible for us to continue rescuing animals.

For more information on the adoption fees and the adoption process, please complete our adoption application here: https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt - an application allows us to get to know your family better so we can assess whether the animal you are interested in is a good match for your home. An application does not obligate you to adopt. Please understand that due to the volume of applications some animals receive, we are unable to contact all applicants. If your application is considered a good fit for the animal you are interested in, or even a different pet, a volunteer will give you a call as soon as possible.

We are a foster based rescue and do not have a shelter location where animals can be seen during the week. Please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LouiesLegacy for our weekly adoption album if you are interested in meeting an animal in person. Not all animals attend every adoption event, please check our Facebook page for animal event times and locations before you make a trip to meet a specific animal.