Brooke
Sanctuary Arrival Date
April 2018
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Background Story:
Brooke was born in Afghanistan, living in the streets as a puppy, along with her puppy sister and mother. Thanks to a Good Samaritan, the family moved to a shelter in Pakistan to be cared for. Over the course of six months, Brooke lost both her sister and mother, leaving only survivor Brooke to eventually be transported to a foster home in the States. Brooke was passed from foster home to foster home, never quite adjusting well. Eventually, one foster home in CT contacted Our Companions in the hope of hearing Brooke’s story and understanding how to meet her needs. Brooke was a little less than two years old when she arrived to our Sanctuary in 2018.
Thankfully, at our Sanctuary, we’re able to provide Brooke a nurturing home-like environment where she can learn how to adjust to living inside a house. Over the years, we’ve been able to understand Brooke’s need to run like the wind, explore the great outdoors, and challenge her mentally through enriching activities so that she may relax and enjoy house time with her friends. It’s so rewarding when Brooke finally makes the leap to initiate contact with you, whether that’s leaning on you for pets or giving you kisses! Brooke is exceptionally smart (almost a little too smart!) and she loves excelling in a variety of our training classes. Our team has worked with Brooke to be less reactive around dogs through her training, but also by recognizing the one doggy friend she’s made at our Sanctuary, Cole. With Cole’s laidback demeanor, Brooke is able to relax and they’re able to socialize in the play yards- which is a huge step for Brooke! Though Cole has been adopted, he frequently visits our Sanctuary to reinforce his friendship with Brooke and help her understand that other dogs can be friends too!
By meeting Brooke’s needs, she’s been able to trust and bond with people who respect her boundaries and understands her personality. Brooke has thrived at our Sanctuary and we hope to find someone that can continue her journey in a home. Brooke is a strong, independent dog that makes an excellent adventure partner!
Adoption Info:
Brooke is certainly a one-of-a-kind girl! Being rescued in Afghanistan, this Sight-hound mix has found herself in the US and looking for a home to call her own! Brooke can run like the wind, is very smart, and loves adventure! At 6 years old, Brooke takes a bit of time to warm up to new people but when she does, she’ll lean into you which is her way to let you know you’re "in". Her past has left her a bit leery of new things so knowing how to "read" dog language would be much appreciated! We have asked Brooke what she would like in her very own home and she feels she would like an adult home who has big dog experience. She also requests that she be the only animal in the home- no apartments or condos. She needs a fenced in yard (no electric fences) , lots of toys to enjoy and de-stuff, her very own bed, and people who love her sensitive side! If interested in meeting this sweet and perceptive gal, please call 860-242-9999 or email [email protected].
All of the pets promoted by Our Companions Animal Rescue are located in CT. As such we wish to adopt animals into homes in the greater CT area. Pets are in various locations so we request that an appointment is made to meet with a specific pet we are advertising. Contact the person listed on the pet’s profile to find out more about our adoption process for a specific pet or e-mail [email protected] for general inquiries.