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Quill

Available for Adoption

Description

Name: Quill
ID # RT20240905-1
Estimated Age: 1 year
Sex: Female
Estimated Breed: Heeler/American Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Weight: 40lbs
Good with Dogs: Slow and proper introductions
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Older children
Special/Medical Needs:
Estimated Energy Level: Medium
Current Location: Strathmore, AB.
Adoption Fee: $650

Quill 🪶 (Quilly)

This girl will steal your heart with one soulful look. She was rescued in Red Deer and found with a face and neck full of porcupine quills…which is how she got her name.

Quilly arrived traumatized and then continued to decline at the shelter. Weeks turned to months with no foster available, and she became fear reactive. So much so she needed meds and to be separated as best as possible from seeing other dogs.

When a foster home finally opened up for her the change was drastic and immediate in all the best ways for dear Quill. The shelter environment clearly wasn’t for her, and within hours of being in a home she began to relax. Her physical wounds had all healed, but it’s been a long time since she’d felt safe.

Day two in foster care she started smiling, offering a paw, and having zoomies. She sleeps deep now, knowing her foster mom has her back. She’s no longer stressed out by other dogs (her major issue at the shelter). She shows interest in play and wanting to make friends. During walks she wags her tail as we pass other dogs of all sizes. She’s easy to redirect and in general has very good leash manners.

She shows her appreciation with face washes, tippy tappy toes and surprise snuggles. Her newfound joy is enough to bring a tear to your eye. She used to be so scared. Now she feels safe. It’s amazing how quick her turn around was!

Quill will require structure and a confident leader. She struggles with anxiety but seems to relax knowing someone else is in charge. She’s a lover of most people, though she does start off quite shy.

Quill would be best in a home with older children who understand going slow with her. With slow intros and lots of patience she could excel in a home with fur siblings. She wants to be social; she just needs it to be gradual until she finds her brave.

Please consider being this girl’s hero. She has so much love to give.

If you are interested in meeting this dog, please fill out an application.

Adopt Me!

Adoption costs: $650.00