It’s always disheartening to see sweet dogs end up in shelters when their owners can no longer care for them. The situation is especially painful for the dogs, who often believe they’ve done something wrong, leading to sadness and confusion.
When Brisby’s mom surrendered him to a shelter in Texas due to her pregnancy, it marked the beginning of a tough journey. However, hope was on the horizon when Brisby met someone special.
Brisby’s New Hope
After some time in a Texas shelter, Brisby was fostered in Florida for about a month, but soon he was transferred to another foster home in Seattle due to unforeseen circumstances. This move led to problems during his adoption process as he displayed various psychological issues. Lauren shared with GeoBeats Animals: “Unfortunately, he had some behavioral issues. I think they tried to take something out of his mouth, and he snapped at them.”
Brisby’s situation was challenging as his behavioral issues posed a significant barrier to finding him a forever home. To address these issues, he was transferred to a training facility in California, where trainer Diana dedicated herself to helping him improve. They shared Brisby’s story far and wide, which led a kind woman named Lauren to notice him and decide to give him a chance.
Brisby Is In His New Home
Lauren applied for Brisby’s adoption and was quickly accepted, but since she lived in Northern Virginia, she had to travel to California to pick him up. Once Brisby was finally home, everything changed for him. Lauren said: “When we first got him, my husband and I took it really slow.” During their first play session, when they tossed a ball for him, Brisby’s delight shone through—he was simply adorable.
A notable characteristic of Brisby is his unusual paws, leading to rapid nail growth, which makes him dislike having his paws touched. As Lauren explained: “When we take him to the vet to get his nails trimmed, they have to fully sedate him to do it, which is about once a month.” Additionally, Brisby flinches when objects, even toys, are thrown his way, leaving them puzzled about the cause.
Brisby Is Making A Huge Change
Brisby generally gets along well with others, including the family’s other dogs, although Lauren has to be cautious around children to protect him. His separation anxiety has required medication, and the family is patiently working to help him adjust to being alone. Despite facing challenges, Lauren feels incredibly fortunate to have Brisby and can’t imagine life without him. As she aptly puts it: “He is a really good dog. He wants to be a good dog; we just have to work around his quirks for sure.”
