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This little girl has had a tough start, and we’re trying to give her every reasonable chance to show us who she can be in the right environment. ❤️We need a very special, experienced foster for Minnie. Please share--you may know exactly the person she needs.🐾 Remember the pup we found near the dumpster? Meet Minnie. ❤️
Minnie came to us under circumstances no dog should experience. Since then, our team has spent a lot of time getting to know her, caring for her and figuring out exactly what she needs to be successful.
We’ve learned that Minnie is a special-needs pup who needs an experienced, understanding person willing to give her structure, patience and time. We’ve worked with a professional behaviorist to better understand Minnie and develop a plan that sets both her and her future family up for success.
Now, we’re ready for an important next step: finding Minnie the right foster home.
The shelter can be a stressful place, especially for a dog who can become anxious and overstimulated. A foster home will give Minnie a chance to decompress, settle into a routine and show us more about who she is outside of the shelter.
Minnie’s ideal foster would have:
❤️ Household members age 16+
🐾 An experienced dog owner/handler
🏡 A calm, predictable home
🌳 A fenced yard strongly preferred
🐶 No dog parks, daycare or uncontrolled dog interactions
💛 A willingness to follow the plan developed for Minnie and work closely with our team
Minnie isn’t going to be the right dog for every home. She needs someone willing to understand her needs, respect her boundaries and help her continue the progress she has already made.
For now, we aren’t asking someone to promise Minnie forever. We’re asking for someone special to give her the chance to experience life in a home while our team continues learning what her perfect future looks like.
Could that be you? ❤️
If you have experience with dogs and think you may be a good fit for Minnie, please fill out a Dog Foster Application and specify that you would like to foster "Minnie".
And if you can’t foster, please share. Sometimes finding the right person starts with one share. 🐾 ...
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💧 A big thank-you to the Delaware Public Health District! ❤️
We’re excited to have a new water bottle filling station at HSDC for our staff and volunteers! This generous donation will make it a little easier for the people caring for our animals every day to stay hydrated while they’re hard at work.
A special thank-you to Garrett Guillozet and Jennie McAdams, who helped facilitate the installation and stopped by to celebrate with us. We appreciate you helping make this happen and the Delaware Public Health District for supporting our shelter and the people who keep it running! 🐾
Thank you for thinking of HSDC! ...
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🐾 DOGGY 101: The 3-3-3 Rule
The 3-3-3 rule is a helpful guideline to keep in mind when bringing home a rescue dog — especially when it comes to managing expectations.
Every dog is different. Some adjust quickly, while others need much more time to feel comfortable and show their true personalities. There’s no set timeline for settling in.
What matters most? Patience, consistency and giving your new dog the time and space they need to adjust. ❤️
A little understanding can go a long way toward helping your new family member feel safe, confident and at home. ...
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