Her life has turned upside down
Gucci is an 8-year-old Shar Pei and her past is different from many of the dogs who come to us. She was deeply loved by her family and they didn’t want to let her go. They were absolutely devastated when they brought her to us. But sadly, due to changes in their housing situation, they were left with no choice. And so, her story is just as heartbreaking.
In just a few days, we watched her world turn upside down. One moment she was a pampered family pet, sleeping in a home, surrounded by familiar people and routines. The next, she found herself in a shelter environment, trying to make sense of what happened. Gucci is not a dog who could thrive in a kennel long-term. Like many Shar Pei’s, she has sensitive skin and her breed is not particularly suited to the dusty environment. We were concerned that the longer she stays with us, the harder it would become for both her emotional wellbeing and her skin.
To us, Gucci wasn’t a difficult dog. Just one who is frightened, confused, and grieving the loss of the only home she has ever known. What Gucci needs needed was an experienced and patient home, ideally with someone familiar with the breed or willing to learn about their needs. Someone who can give her the time, understanding, and security she needs to settle back into herself. And luckily, she found just that! Gucci was adopted by wonderful people who had 25 years of experience with Sharpies and we couldn’t imagine a better home for her!
