Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
GRRAND was contacted about Hattie in Nov 2024, a courageous dog from Columbia, KY, in Adair County. Hattie was found on an abandoned property with approximately 15 other dogs living in dire conditions. The animals sought shelter wherever they could—inside the abandoned house, a barn, or even the remains of a human residence. Hattie’s health was among the worst, requiring immediate intervention.
UPDATE March 2025: "Hattie had her first walk in a park today, and she is getting FLUFFY! She did great! We walked 2 1/3 miles in Broad Run Park. She wasn’t a fan of a group of cyclists heading toward her and wanted to bolt, but once they passed she settled into a good walk. And would you look at her beautiful coat growing back in? Hattie also conquered Turkey Run Park! We walked the Loop, the Hickory, PawPaw and Sky Meadow trails. She did great. She is also now jumping right into the crate in my van."
Latest update Feb 2025: "We are happy to report Hattie is no longer under vet care but in a foster home where she is now close to a good weight and has grown back a lot her fur. She is wagging her tail, pouncing and bouncing around like a puppy and is up for 3 mile walks. She is a good walker who doesn’t pull unless she gets spooked. But she is getting used to seeing other people, cars and bicycles. Hattie is still very timid around strangers, but she really wants to love and be loved. She is house trained and goes outside, does her business and immediately wants to come back inside. Inside is where she feels safe. Hattie is not a barker. She is a very quiet, low maintenance girl. I cannot tell you how sweet she is! People failed her and now she needs people to allow her to be the great dog she was always meant to be! Hattie also LOVES the company of other dogs, and would love to have a doggie playmate in her new forever home!"
Hattie was battling a host of severe health challenges, including anemia, parasitic infections (tapeworms, hookworms, and giardia), three tickborne diseases, and sarcoptic mange that she overcame. At just 18% blood levels, she underwent a life-saving transfusion and was under constant care. Her delicate condition meant she could nothave a bath, as her fragile skin is covered in scab-like layers. Despite her struggles, Hattie showed signs of resilience and with lots of love and TLC from her foster mom, this girl is on her way to a fabulous life!
"Hattie is eating and drinking well and reliably. She weighed 61 lbs when she got spayed and obviously still needs to gain weight and particularly needs to gain muscle mass. She was terrified of being on a leash but is tolerating a collar just fine and is doing great. She never makes a sound. Her safe spot is her bed. It is a testament to her temperament that she shows zero fear or aggression. Hattie is on her way to being a normal dog, and she has that opportunity now thanks to everyone involved in her rescue, her care and treatment and to GRRAND for agreeing to take her. Instead of weeks if not days away from death, she now has the opportunity to become the dog she was always meant to be."
Efforts to rescue other dogs from the property are ongoing, with three more in critical condition expected to join Hattie soon. While their stories are heartbreaking, they are not without hope. With the continued support of the GRRAND community, Hattie and her companions will receive the care they desperately need. Thank you for being a part of their journey to healing.
And for more info on Hattie, please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
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