Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
6/24/26: My name is Venus; I’m probably about 4-years-old. I was Cora when I was at Char Wills but there was already a Cora in the house when I came to stay with Zia. Before that I didn’t have a name.
I lived in a small crate, giving birth over and over and then having my puppies taken away before I was ready to say goodbye. It was even more horrible than you think it was.
When my body finally quit allowing me to make babies they dumped me at the rescue where I was overwhelmed and got a little spicy with well-meaning people thinking about taking me home. That’s when I was sent to foster & train.
It took a little bit of time but I learned what it was like to live in a house, have a bed, enough food and clean water everyday, made friends, accepted that people can be kind and my broken heart began to heal.
Montana has helped me finally get to be the Mom they never let me be, Annie Autumn taught me to stand up for myself, Gigi showed me the glory of being grumpy, Barkley helps me play like I should have been able to my whole life and I finally understand why other dogs love their people so, so much.
I’m easy to get along with. I don’t take up too much space, I like a stroll around the block and I love lying in the sun. I will probably graduate this Sunday and the best gift I can imagine is a home and a family of my own.
If you already have an approved adoption application submitted with us, please let us know if you would like to meet this beautiful girl! We will forward your information to the trainer to set up an appointment to meet at her location in the Harrisburg area.
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5/13/26: Meet Cora 🐾
Cora came to us after spending much of her life as a puppy mill momma. That chapter is finally behind her, and now she’s getting the chance to discover what it truly means to just be a dog... safe, cared for, and loved for who she is.
Cora is a high-energy girl with a zest for life that’s impossible to miss. She’s curious, active, and eager to explore the world around her. Everything still feels new to her, and watching her experience simple joys for the first time has been incredibly special. ✨
She’s very much in her “learning how to dog” era right now, soaking in new experiences and figuring things out one step at a time. Because of her background, Cora will need a patient home willing to guide her as she continues building confidence and learning routines.
Cora would do best with an active family or person who can give her both physical exercise and mental enrichment. Dogs like her often flourish when given structure, consistency, and reassurance... and once they realize they’re finally safe, their personalities begin to bloom like fireworks in slow motion. 🎆
If you’re looking for an active companion and are ready to help a deserving girl grow into her best self, Cora may be the perfect addition to your home. 🐾
