***Affectionate Croatia needs a Hero by 12:00 pm tomorrow!*** A volunteer writes: Croatia was found abandoned with his sister, USA, in a Brooklyn apartment. He is the more reserved half of the pair and was very distraught when he first arrived. On our first walks Croatia was timid, but still very sweet. He would really perk up at the sight of other dogs and showed glimpses of being a carefree puppy - almost hopping as we strolled down the street. He seems to have some housetraining and is working on perfecting sit. When I brought him into the pen he was very wary of things in the background - people shouting, metal banging in the wind, garbage trucks passing by - but would run over to me for safety....putting his paws in my lap and seemed to take comfort in getting pet, his tail almost untucked! The next time I spent time with him, it seemed Croatia had really warmed up. He greeted me with a waggy tail, stopped to give a staff member a hug on our way out, and maintained his puppy hop throughout our walk - even giving me kisses! He loves to be pet and is very playful. He has endured more than he should have at such a young age, but is willing to trust and is so loving! Croatia is looking for a home to grow up and grow old in - it might take him a little time to feel comfortable, but he is more than worth it!!
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:59:27 +0000