Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Corretta! Despite how she looks on the outside, this girl is full of love and absolutely thriving. She is gentle, affectionate, and overflowing with love, as if her past never taught her to harden her heart.
Corretta was surrendered to a shelter on January 14th and set to be euthanized due to her condition. Her owner said the cost and complexity of her care had grown beyond what they could manage. Her skin told the story first:severe, chronic dermatitis had overtaken her body, her face and head bore wounds that, untreated, gave way to infection and discharge. Her eyes were clouded with cataracts and framed by conjunctivitis, wet and stinging, making it hard for her to see. Only a single tooth remained.
But here's the thing - since arriving at Miri's, Corretta has been positively joyful. Her foster mom expected the slow shuffle of recovery...instead she got a full sprint around the yard, followed by a triumphant return indoors and several enthusiastic laps up and down the stairs. It was breathtaking to see - a full-fledged celebration of joy and light triumphing over darkness.
At the very top of Corretta's résumé: potty trained queen. Corretta does not play about cleanliness. She refuses pee pads on principle, stands politely by the back door when she needs to go out, and will wake her foster mom in the middle of the night rather than have an accident - though she normally sleeps through the night. She does well with children and coexists peacefully with the other dogs in her foster home, though she's not into playing and will ask for her space if needed.
Corretta is stlil learning leash-walking, but she's a great passenger in the car and doesn't mind staying home alone while her people are out. While she's not big on snuggling yet, we're hopeful this might change with time and trust. She has already come to LOVE being pet, and recently requested to join her foster mom and foster dog siblings in bed for the first time!
Corretta throws the most joyful, over-the-top party when her people come home, complete with stair zoomies and a celebratory tippy tap dance. Otherwise, she spends most of her days snoozing peacefully ~ safe, warm, and deeply loved. She's looking for a home that is generally calm and quiet so she can continue said snoozes.
Corretta is living proof that resilience is real, kindness is powerful, and a beautiful heart can shine no matter where it came from. Apply today to meet her!
Coretta is approximately 9 years old and 9 lbs.
Fostered in Woodbridge, VA
Please apply at MirisHaven.org
