North Carolina Dog Labeled ‘Aggressive’ Was Set To Be Euthanized, Until A Miracle Happened

How many amazing dogs, filled with love and potential, are sadly ignored, never getting the chance to show their true selves? 

Dogs like Mulan make us think about all the lost souls who are misunderstood and unfairly labeled as “aggressive” or “reactive,” missing out on the warmth of a loving home.

This sweet girl from North Carolina was on the brink of euthanasia, all because her traumatic past made her build a protective wall around herself.

You can’t really blame her, right? Life had been rough, and her way of dealing with it was to keep everyone away.

She was called “severely reactive,” a label that often leads to a dog’s fate being sealed in a busy shelter. She barked at everyone, sending a clear message to “stay away,” and wouldn’t let anyone come close to her kennel. 

To the stressed shelter staff, it seemed like the only choice was to let her go forever. It’s a harsh truth, and it makes you think about how many other dogs are judged for their fear and anxiety instead of being given a chance to heal.

But just when it looked like all hope was lost, a true hero appeared. Martha Moore, the vice president of Friends of Guilford County Animal Shelter, learned about Mulan’s situation. 

A volunteer from another shelter had reached out, desperately seeking help for this dog. And Martha, without thinking twice, jumped in to help, especially after hearing that Mulan hadn’t left her kennel for 13 days!

Turns out that by the end of the day, Mulan had to leave the shelter or she would be euthanized. The urgency of the situation was intense, and time was running out for Mulan.

Martha drove to the shelter and spent two hours trying to connect with Mulan. It was tough because Mulan was understandably nervous and frightened. 

However, Martha’s patience and gentle approach eventually helped Mulan feel more comfortable. Gradually, Mulan let Martha put a leash on her and take her home. It was a small win, but a huge step in Mulan’s journey.

The first few days in her new foster home were still difficult. Mulan was cautious and trying to adjust to her unfamiliar surroundings. 

She also acted out, which was a sign of her anxiety and fear. One day, she completely destroyed a room, and when Martha found her, Mulan looked scared, as if she expected to be punished. 

But Martha, being the amazing foster mom she is, did something different instead. She sat down on the floor, ignored the mess, and offered Mulan a treat.

That simple act of kindness and understanding was a big turning point for both of them.

For the first time, Mulan approached Martha and started giving her sweet kisses. It was like a wall had come down, and all the love she had inside was finally coming out. 

From that moment on, Mulan’s behavior got much better. She began to trust Martha and opened her heart to her foster family and her new home in North Carolina.

In just two weeks, this adorable pup changed into a whole new dog! At first, she was a bit shy around new people, but she quickly started to socialize much better than before. 

It seemed like she was realizing that not everyone was a danger and that there are kind people out there. As Martha shared in the 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.”

And that’s true! Beneath her tough shell, there was a loyal and loving friend just waiting for someone to look beyond her fears.

She even allowed her foster mom to give her belly rubs and hugs, just like she does with her other dogs. These little moments of affection really show how much Mulan has grown. Martha wrote 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.”

After two months filled with love, cuddles, hard work, and socializing, Mulan was a completely different girl, ready to start a new chapter. 

And guess what? She found the perfect family! A family that was ready to give her the love, understanding, and patience she had been looking for all along. 

With all that love in her new home, I’m sure she’s going to bring so much happiness to her new humans!