There’s no such thing as a “broken” dog, no matter how much they may try to convince you otherwise.
With a loving home and a bit of affection, true transformations are possible, and Briana is a shining example of this!
This unfortunate Pittie faced many hardships throughout her life. She spent her days on the streets, without access to safe living conditions or any shelter. She seemed hopeless until she finally encountered her perfect forever home.
Finding Her New Mom
Briana was rescued from the streets of Chicago by the dedicated volunteers at MCP Rescue & Outreach Chicago. Thanks to the compassionate rescuer, Katie, she received the life-saving opportunity she’d been waiting for.
Unfortunately, another dog who had wandered with Briana was not found, which caused her to become withdrawn and despondent.
Upon arriving at Mackenzie’s home, she was incredibly fearful and withdrawn.
She avoided eye contact and remained huddled in her small kennel, clinging to her large stuffed animal, likely a reminder of her former companion.
Mackenzie was patient and made sure to give Briana the space she needed to adjust. She didn’t pressure her or force her to engage before she was ready.
And then, one day, it happened!
While Mackenzie was refilling Briana’s water bowl, she witnessed an incredible moment: Briana rolled onto her back and requested belly rubs! Yes, belly rubs!
From that moment onward, everything changed!
This was a pivotal moment. With this newfound trust, Briana began to thrive as a new dog!
She quickly accepted Mackenzie and Ronan, her canine sibling, as her new family. In return, she finally found the loving home she had longed for!
She May Have Had Previous Owners, But Now She Has a Family
As Briana gained confidence, she quickly adopted proper “doggo manners”!
With her impressive social skills and familiarity with basic commands, it’s clear she must have been a family dog before her rough patch.
She even gets excited whenever she sees a stroller, leading Mackenzie to believe she may have previously lived with a family that had a baby.
Briana has formed a strong bond with Ronan, Mackenzie’s other dog. The remarkable thing is—despite being the younger one, she often acts like his protective mother. She is always looking out for him and providing comfort.
At just two years of age, one could say she possesses the instincts of an older dog!
However, her youth shines through during their outdoor adventures! Briana would be thrilled to join daily walks, hikes, and fun excursions. This lively American Pit Bull Terrier truly has a passion for life, and that’s what makes her the perfect companion!
Mackenzie beams with joy to see Briana grow in confidence day by day.
“She has truly blossomed into such a confident, joyful dog. It’s amazing to witness her transformation and see how much she is enjoying life now,” Mackenzie shared with GeoBeats Animals.
Every day is a new opportunity for Briana to evolve into an even more wonderful version of herself. She has never been happier and adores her home in Indiana!
There’s just one more goal that Mackenzie hopes to achieve: finding Briana’s old companion (who may have been her sister) from the streets. When the right moment comes, she hopes to welcome her into their loving home, just as she did with Briana!
Follow Briana’s adventures on her official Instagram!
