Looking for a ‘Happy’ tale
Happy came into the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter as a stray, in not so great condition. He had been found by a good Samaritan who passed by as another dog was attacking Happy. People were standing-by filming it. Thankfully, the good Samaritan stepped in and took Happy away from the situation. Unable to keep the dog, and concerned for his condition, he reached out to the shelter to get Happy the medical treatment he needed.
We don’t know about Happy’s past but it is evident that he has been through a lot. The scars of numerous bite wounds cover his body. His mouth was infected from years of neglect, and this likely led to the loss of his lower jaw. Through the medical care of staff, as well as Dentistry for Animals, Happy is looking and feeling so much better!
Despite his medical struggles, Happy thrives in the home. He is housetrained, and loves to hang out on the couch. It’s his favorite spot to snuggle up and squeak around on his many toys.
Happy is also an active pup. He loves exploring with his nose, and makes a great hiking and walking partner. He would love to be a person’s adventure buddy. This guy is always ready to jump in a car and ride like the wind!
Happy is anxious about interactions with other dogs but has warmed up on walks with easy going dog pals. We suspect his anxiety is because of his many negative experiences in his past. He gets overwhelmed in areas with lots of dogs, but has made several walking friends through slow introduction and positive reinforcement. While he may not be your West Cliff warrior; once comfortable, he will “happily” join his canine companions for an offroad sniffari!
To find out more about Happy and other adoptable pets, visit www.scanimalshelter.org/.