Terra Needs a Sponsor - Will You Help Her?

Terra Needs a Sponsor! Could It Be You? 🙏🥺

Terra is a majestic and powerful Alabai, but beneath her imposing presence lies a deeply fearful soul. She is not aggressive by nature – she is a dog who has never known love, a wounded heart hiding behind a wall of fear.

For most of her life, Terra lived with her sister in a kennel, likely without proper care, attention, or training. When their owners had to give them up, her sister quickly found a new home, but Terra was left completely alone – without family, without comfort, without trust.

We welcomed Terra into our shelter, but her adaptation has been incredibly difficult. She only trusts one person – Katya, the staff member who brought her in. With Katya, she feels safe, allowing her to walk and care for her. But to everyone else, Terra is distant, fearful, and even aggressive, lashing out when approached, even when offered food. This isn’t malice – it’s survival.

Adding to her struggles, Terra has a hearing impairment, making it even harder for her to communicate and feel secure. We don’t know what she endured in the past, but we do know that no dog raised with love reacts with fear and aggression. Terra is not a monster – she is a victim of neglect and misunderstanding. She is like a frightened child who has never been shown kindness.

Alabais are strong, independent dogs bred for guarding. They are incredibly loyal but require experienced handling. Terra embodies these traits – she trusts only one person and refuses to let others in. To truly help her, she needs a specialist – someone with experience in handling her breed and guiding her toward trust and stability.

Terra’s eyes tell a story of suffering and betrayal, but we still hold onto hope. She may never find a traditional forever home, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t deserve a life filled with dignity and care. She has a place in our shelter, and we will do everything we can to give her the peace she has never known.

This is why Terra needs a sponsor. Your support can provide her with food, medical care, and the chance to take small but meaningful steps toward trust. Together, we can give even the most misunderstood dogs a life filled with warmth and safety.

Terra reminds us that even the strongest souls need compassion. She may never be a cuddly, affectionate pet, but she still deserves to feel safe, valued, and at peace. Will you help us give Terra the life she deserves? ❤️

https://transformastreetdog.org/animals/terra/

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