AGE: 3 Months

SEX: Female

BREED: Lab Mix

Meet Maple 🍁 Maple is the smallest of a litter of 12 and comes from a very difficult start in life. She and her siblings were born into a feral situation in Texas and were humanely trapped one by one over several weeks. Because of this, Maple is naturally shy, cautious, and still learning that people and new environments are safe. Maple is very much a slow burn and will need a patient, understanding home willing to give her time—several weeks at minimum—to adjust and decompress.

She is still very fearful and will often hide under the bed or move away quickly when approached. She is not yet comfortable taking treats directly from people. If food is placed nearby, she will cautiously come forward to eat, but she will retreat if someone is too close. She absolutely loves other dogs and has been very well socialized with them, including her foster’s personal dogs. Maple gains confidence by following the lead of other dogs, and a calm, friendly canine companion in the home would be ideal to help her feel secure.

Her crate is her safe space, and she is crate trained. She may cry briefly when first crated, but she settles and recovers quickly. Maple is not yet house trained and has not learned to use the doggie door. At this time, the door needs to be left open for her. With consistency, routine, and patience, she will continue to progress at her own pace. Maple has not been around kids or cats, so a quiet, adult-only home or one with dog-savvy older teens would be best. Several of her siblings were also fearful at first but are now thriving in their adoptive homes, showing how much these pups can blossom once they feel safe. One of Maple’s sisters took about two weeks to warm up and is now a confident, happy girl.

Maple is looking for a calm, loving home with realistic expectations and a big heart for shy dogs. Watching her learn to trust will take time, but for the right adopter, the reward will be incredible. If you believe in meeting a dog where they are and celebrating small victories, Maple just might be your perfect match. 🍁🐾