Minnie is a victim of human cruelty as a puppy. We believe she has been targeted with one other dog (Misty) by people who tied them up and physically harm them. We don’t know the extent of the physical harm they caused but both their tails were cut.
Minnie and Misty were captured to be neutered but unfortunately it was imposibble for us to release them afterwards, because where they live was destroyed and they couldn’t have survived there. Given their physical and mental state, we were unable to release them to somewhere they don’t know.
Minnie refrains from meeting new people and approaches every new experience with much consideration and anxiety. But once she settles down in a place and routine, she becomes a wiggly girl to her caregiver, demanding pets and licks your face.
Because she is very scared to be captured and tied, she reacts with shrieking and struggle to be leashed. As such she needs a place with a secured garden. After establishing trust, it may be easier to teach her that leash is not a bad thing but rather key to going outside, discovering new things outside the garden. We are also totally OK for her to live without ever going out on walks if necessary, as long as she can receive the love and care of having a family. Unfortunately, she is currently staying at a crowded dog hotel where she stays in a kennel alone most of the day.
Misty, who was a bit more scared and anxious dog, has been adopted in Belgium in January 2025 and her development can be illustrative of what to expect. You can find her adventures on our instagram or youtube channel, she is now going on walks with much enthisuasm.
If you want to give Minnie a chance to experience being part of family, please contact us. She needs you!
If adopted, Minnie will be delivered from Turkey by one of our own volunteers and our volunteer will be available for 1 week in Belgium or Netherlands for any assistance. We are also ready to waive adoption costs for Minnie to increase her chances of finding a good family who is ready to wrap her up in love, give her the life she deserves and invest in her training.
