North Carolina Dog Labeled ‘Aggressive’ Was Set To Be Euthanized Until One Woman Saw Her Heart
It’s heartbreaking how many dogs never get the chance to show who they really are. Mulan, a sweet girl from North Carolina, was one of those dogs.
She had been labeled “aggressive” because her past had made her wary of people, and that label was about to cost her life as she was now set to be euthanized.
Life hadn’t been kind to her. She built walls to protect herself and let everyone know to stay away.
Barking, growling, refusing to leave her kennel, everything she did was a response to fear and trauma.
To the busy shelter staff, it seemed like there was no choice but to let her go, and she hadn’t even left her kennel in 13 days.
Just when it seemed like all hope was gone, Martha Moore, vice president of Friends of Guilford County Animal Shelter, stepped in.
A volunteer from another shelter had reached out desperately for help, and Martha drove straight to the shelter, knowing Mulan’s time was running out.
Connecting with Mulan wasn’t easy. The young pittie was nervous and scared, but Martha didn’t rush her. With patience and gentle encouragement, Mulan slowly allowed Martha to leash her and take her home.
The first few days in her foster home were still a challenge. Mulan acted out, showing her anxiety and fear, trying to adjust to her unfamiliar surroundings.
One day, she even destroyed a room, and when Martha found her, she looked terrified, as if she expected punishment. Instead of scolding her, Martha calmly sat on the floor, offered a treat, and waited.
That small act of understanding was life-changing. For the first time, Mulan approached, gave sweet kisses to her foster mom, and finally let her guard down.
From that point on, Mulan blossomed. She learned to trust Martha and started opening her heart to new people and her foster home.
In just two weeks, she was a completely different dog. Shy at first, she began socializing, discovering that the world wasn’t all scary. Martha shared in a video:
“Mulan is a sensitive girl and needs about 15 minutes to warm up to new people. Once you give her time to get comfortable, you’ll have a friend for life.”
Behind her tough exterior was a loyal, loving dog waiting for someone to see her true self. She started enjoying belly rubs, cuddles, and even played nicely with other dogs and cats. Martha shared on Facebook:
“Mulan loves playing with other dogs, shares her toys and food/water bowls nicely, and even gets along with cats! The perfect package.”
Every little moment showed how much she had grown.
After two months of patience, love, and careful socialization, Mulan was ready for her forever home. She found a family who understood her, gave her the love, patience, and security she deserved.
Now, she’s thriving, showing her goofy, sweet personality every day, and proving that a second chance can change a life.
