Dog for Adoption - Cherry, a in Banner Elk, NC

ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center

In March 2013, the ASPCA launched the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center, a pilot program located at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey. It was the first and only facility dedicated to providing behavioral rehabilitation for severely fearful, unadoptable dogs, such as those confiscated from puppy mills and hoarding situations.Due to the success of the pilot program, which had 237 graduates over four years, the ASPCA has expanded its program and built a permanent facility in Weaverville, North Carolina. The state-of-the-art facility can house up to 65 dogs at a time. It includes a dormitory and several teaching spaces where shelter professionals can learn our behavior modification techniques, to further help behaviorally challenged dogs across the country become suitable for adoption.Homeless dogs of all ages and backgrounds are eligible for the program, as long as they are physically healthy and meet our behavioral inclusion criteria. Only dogs whose fear is so severe that it compromises their quality of life and makes adoption challenging or impossible are accepted.The Weaverville facility has individual kennels, along with "real-life rooms," designed to help dogs get used to life in home environments, outdoor play areas, and a large indoor training area where our behaviorists and trainers work with dogs in the program. On average, rehabilitation requires 13 weeks of treatment. However, that timing depends heavily on the severity of each dog's behavior problems and how responsive he or she is to treatment. Once the dogs have completed the program, the transformed graduates are placed within our network of partner shelters and rescue groups to be made available for adoption or via direct adoption.

Weaverville, NC,28787
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Website: https://www.aspca.org/brc

Cherry

| Banner Elk, NC

Age : 3 Years 5 MonthsAdultFemale

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Cherry came from a home with lots of other animals but is ready to find a home of her own. Don’t let that frosted muzzle fool you, Cherry still has plenty of energy to go on walks but is also very happy to chill on the sofa and watch a movie. She’s looking for a dedicated adopter to continue to help her learn and grow. Big fan of: Sniff walks, cozy beds and chicken! Cherry forms really strong bonds with her people and shows it by wiggling and wagging her whole body. Going for walks where she gets to sniff and explore is a great way to start bonding with her. She also loves a good lazy evening where she gets to chill on the couch and watch movies. Working on: Her confidence. Cherry can still be shy with new people, but this lovely lady is worth the wait! Going to a new home may be scary for her, so a family who’s dedicated to making her feel safe, happy and loved, especially in the first few weeks, is key! Setting up a safe space for Cherry in the form of a crate or dog bed in a quiet, low traffic area of the house can help her feel more comfortable. Adding some toys, a chew bone and some treats can also help her feel at home in her safe space. And remember- she loves chicken! Dream home: Cherry would love a home with plenty of cozy places to relax! She loves going for walks and could even make a nice hiking buddy starting with some shorter hikes to build up her stamina for nice long strolls in nature. She enjoys having toys around to chew on periodically but takes good care of her belongings! If you think this sweet lady could be your new best friend, please submit an adoption inquiry here - https://airtable.com/appu4JXVMk4vi7hbT/shr1nGkF2RcpTMHYQ Please note: Our meet-and-greets take place in Weaverville, North Carolina. If you do not receive a response from us after submitting an inquiry, please check your "Spam" folder as it may have been sent there.

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ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center
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https://www.aspca.org/brc

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