BONDED PAIR: CHRISTIAN AND TRACY

Christian and Tracy are comrades. Survivors. We don’t usually have “bonded pairs” but these 2 have become inseparable simply due to life circumstances. Two years apart, on two separate occasions, the universe repeated the same events that led to amazing rescues. Both were rescued from the horrendous Friday Market in Kuwait. Both almost cooked to death in a hot cage. Both were rescued by an amazing team of rescuers. Both were lucky enough to draw straws to come to America with WAG. Neither had foster homes lined up and both landed themselves in a kennel upon arrival.

There they met and bonded in a very strange way. Both are extremely shy and guarded. They became instant friends and brought out the confidence in each other. They now share a kennel, sleep in the same bed, share toys, treats, playtime. Christian had no confidence at all, but when Tracy came, he stepped up his role as her big brother. She admires him, adores him. They love their caretakers and will bond to their people, but they always look for the other’s approval when doing anything at all. They give each other strength. From abandon and near death, shy and alone, these two have found comrades in each other.

Many people adopt a dog because they’re looking for the perfect family pet. Those are not the people this post is for. This post is a plea to all those who understand animals, their emotion, and have respect for the idea that animals should be allowed to come into themselves on their own terms. Allowed a safe place to adjust, learn to be more normal after trauma, and allowed to thrive in a home where love and security are paramount. These 2 are extremely affectionate and loving to their humans AFTER they trust you. AFTER they feel secure. Our human mindset that dogs should respect and obey us BEFORE they trust us is fallible and will not work here. People have tried and failed. These are not dogs that need “trained” or forced into compliance as a pet - these are dogs who need love and security.

REQUIREMENTS: A well-fenced yard, a dog door or mud room they can access at will until home feels like home, and knowledge of dogs being sentient beings with baggage and emotions. Give these two love and security and within 2 weeks you will have the most loyal companions you will ever dream of. Available to VA/MD/DC/NC areas. Currently in VA. Home visit will be done. Both good with other dogs. No small, scary children please. Ages 3 and 7 months. Positive reinforcement home only.