Getting a terrified puppy out of the shelter...

Meet Sponge…she was one of the sweetest and cutest puppies we’ve ever featured on #ShelterDogSaturday. When we first saw her sitting in her kennel, she looked so scared and unsure of everything around her. At only four months old, we knew she didn’t deserve to grow up inside a shelter. She needed to get out, experience the world, and most importantly, be shown what it feels like to be loved. For the first half of our day together, Sponge was incredibly shy and nervous. There were little moments when she would start to come out of her shell and get comfortable with us, but you could tell she was still scared of this big new world around her. Then we noticed something…. Every time Sponge saw another dog, she changed. She would stand a little taller, light up, and suddenly seem so much more confident. So we decided to head home and pick up our own “puppy,” Ruby. And that’s when we finally got to meet the REAL Sponge. 🥹 The second Ruby joined our Shelter Dog Saturday, Sponge came alive. She started playing, running around, and showing us the happy, goofy little puppy that had been hiding underneath all that fear. It was like Ruby gave her the confidence to finally be herself. Sponge showed us that she doesn’t need much, she just needs someone to believe in her. Whether that’s a home with another dog who can help show her the way, or a patient human willing to give her the love and reassurance she deserves, we know there’s an incredible puppy waiting to blossom. She’s only four months old, incredibly well-mannered, and has an entire lifetime of love left to give. Now we just need to find the person who will give her that chance. Please help us find Sponge her forever home, you can find her at @Greenville Humane Society !