Louisa
Louisa
Louisa
Louisa
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ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center

In March 2013, the ASPCA launched the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center, a pilot program located at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey. It was the first and only facility dedicated to providing behavioral rehabilitation for severely fearful, unadoptable dogs, such as those confiscated from puppy mills and hoarding situations.Due to the success of the pilot program, which had 237 graduates over four years, the ASPCA has expanded its program and built a permanent facility in Weaverville, North Carolina. The state-of-the-art facility can house up to 65 dogs at a time. It includes a dormitory and several teaching spaces where shelter professionals can learn our behavior modification techniques, to further help behaviorally challenged dogs across the country become suitable for adoption.Homeless dogs of all ages and backgrounds are eligible for the program, as long as they are physically healthy and meet our behavioral inclusion criteria. Only dogs whose fear is so severe that it compromises their quality of life and makes adoption challenging or impossible are accepted.The Weaverville facility has individual kennels, along with "real-life rooms," designed to help dogs get used to life in home environments, outdoor play areas, and a large indoor training area where our behaviorists and trainers work with dogs in the program. On average, rehabilitation requires 13 weeks of treatment. However, that timing depends heavily on the severity of each dog's behavior problems and how responsive he or she is to treatment. Once the dogs have completed the program, the transformed graduates are placed within our network of partner shelters and rescue groups to be made available for adoption or via direct adoption.

Weaverville, NC,28787
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Website: https://www.aspca.org/brc

Louisa

| Asheville, NC

Age : 1 YearAdultFemale

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Meet Louisa

Meet Louisa! Louisa came to the Behavioral Rehabilitation Center feeling unsure about the outside world. But with time, support and friends by her side, she’s learned that big feelings can lead to big fun — especially when her favorite humans are involved! Despite her initial fear, Louisa enjoys meeting new people and would thrive in a home that’s social and active. She would love to work toward her dream of being everyone’s best friend! When it comes to other dogs, she prefers a slower pace. Quick movements and rough playstyles can spook her, so she’d do best with canine friends who match her mellow vibe. Leisurely strolls with calm, polite pups are more her speed. Louisa is still building confidence with new experiences, like navigating stairs, and would benefit from a patient adopter who’s ready to support her with gentle encouragement — and lots of emotional support scratches! She’s motivated by both people and other dogs, which has been a huge help in building her confidence. She has practiced spending time in both the car and her crate, though a little extra TLC in those areas will help her continue to grow. If you’re looking for a sweet, social butterfly who just needs a little time to fully step into herself, followed by plenty of belly rubs and couch cuddles, Louisa might be your paw-fect match. If you're interested in learning more about Lousia please submit an adoption inquiry here - https://airtable.com/appu4JXVMk4vi7hbT/shr1nGkF2RcpTMHY Please note: Our meet-and-greets take place in Weaverville, North Carolina. If you do not receive a response after submitting an inquiry, please check your “Spam” folder, as it may have been sent there.

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ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center
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https://www.aspca.org/brc

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