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Atlanta, Georgia: Abilene, 3, needs someone steady and kind.  She is trying really, really hard to be brave, but the world feels much too big to her right now.   Abilene recently came back to PAWS Atlanta after about 6 weeks in her adoptive home because her adopters felt she wasn’t bonding with them in the way they’d hoped she would.  

She came to them after being rescued along with many other dogs from the backyard of a suspected animal hoarding situation.   Because of their early experience, Abilene and the others in her group have had minimal socialization and will need extra time to feel comfortable in their new homes.

Her shelter friends know Abilene WILL bond with and love her new people, but she will need patience and a commitment that goes beyond a specific timeframe.  

She needs someone who can see her potential, but also understand what she needs right now: stability, patience, and confidence-building.

Abilene feels her best when she is with another, more confident dog.  She would do best in a home with a friendly dog who can teach her the ropes.   Abilene is gentle and sweet and smart.  

She’s also quite fearful of new people and situations.  She is still learning to walk on leash and loud noises or sudden movements may startle her.  

If you’d like to learn more about Abilene and how to help her, the PAWS adoptions team can talk to you about ways to help her transition into your home and what to expect in that process.  

Please complete an application at http://www.pawsatlanta.org/adopt/adoption-process and note you would be interested in meeting Abilene.