This Sweet Maltese Dog Survived the Streets & Abuse. Now She Long’s for Her Forever Home
It’s hard to digest the reality that a good number of stray dogs wandering the streets once had a place to call home. While each of these dogs may have a different story of how they went from being part of a household to being homeless, one thing is certain: the street life is anything but kind to these dogs.
One such dog was Florence, a 2-year-and-3-month-old Maltese Mix whose future not so long ago seemed completely bleak. Florence was found as a stray, and the extent of her physical state made her rescuers’ hearts sink with pity. This 9-pound pup was severely matted and had a severe burn wound on her back. While the backstory of how she sustained the wound remains unclear, Florence’s physical suffering was obvious.
Thankfully, her story was far from over because after spending just four days at the shelter that initially took her in, a volunteer with Pawfect Match Rescue intervened, kick-starting Florence’s journey from despair to healing.
A Much-Needed Fresh Start
Located in Holly Springs, N.C., Pawfect Match Rescue took in Florence, marking the beginning of her transformation. They shaved off her matted fur and began treating her for the burn wound. Luckily, the laser treatment, topical ointments, and pain medications did wonders, as Florence’s wound eventually healed.
Although the missing hair has yet to grow back, this lovely pup no longer has to endure the agonizing pain of a raw burn wound. Despite her traumatizing past, Florence has grown to trust staff at the rescue, and she’s now looking for a family that will treasure her for a lifetime.
Could You Be Florence’s Forever Person?
According to the rescue, Florence was once a family dog because she displays appropriate potty manners, is familiar with household noises, and does exceptionally well in following routines. While she enjoys going for long walks, she’d prefer her new owner to keep these walks strictly for mornings and evenings when the sun isn’t too hot, for the sake of the bald area on her back.
Staff at the rescue describe Florence as a “tremendously sweet” pup who enjoys being the centre of attention. She gets along with other dogs and would be better off in a home with other canines.
Her only weakness? Florence can get into defensive mode (read: react aggressively with a terrifying growl) when it comes to guarding her toys or if exposed to experiences that seem foreign to her. The rescue suspects this behavior stems from her unpleasant past experiences. For this reason, Florence is best suited for someone who’s willing to extend lots of patience toward her while helping her overcome her deep-seated fears.
All in all, Florence can make an incredible family pup, and she’s counting on you to give her a chance to show you this. If you’d love to offer Florence a forever home and the best possible life, kindly visit Pawfect Match Rescue’s website for more details on her adoption.
