This Rescue Village resident Kenzie, a 5 year-old cattle dog mix who was rescued by the ASPCA along with over 60 other dogs from the property of an overwhelmed pet owner in Georgia. He spent time at the ASPCA’s Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC) to work on his socialization. The BRC is the first-ever permanent facility dedicated to the study and behavioral rehabilitation of homeless dogs suffering from severe fear and under-socialization, often resulting from cruelty and neglect.
Dogs who graduate from the Behavioral Rehabilitation Center are placed with shelters and rescue groups, like Rescue Village, across the country so they can be cared for and adopted. Rescue Village has been helpful in caring for and finding homes for BRC dogs.
During his time at the BRC, Kenzie learned to trust and enjoy the company of humans and gain the confidence needed to be a pet. He’s come a long way and and Rescue Village continues to work with him in the shelter and through his foster family.
Kenzie arrived at Rescue Village on September 25, 2023 and he is still looking for a kind, patient owner. His profile page states: “Kenzie is a smart, spunky, fun little pup, but it will probably take him a while to come out of his shell. Kenzie came from a hoarding case in Spring 2023. He lived in a home with many other dogs but had very little experience interacting with people. He spent some times with the ASPCA to work on his socialization. He’s come a long way and is looking for a kind, patient owner to help him learn that people don’t have to be scary! Snacks and big fluffy toys can help you win his heart. While he’s learning to trust humans, Kenzie would love opportunities to spend time with dog friends! He loves wrestling and lounging with other dogs. We think he would be more comfortable and confident with a dog sibling in his home.” Click here to adopt Kenzie!
Another one of these lucky dogs is Millie. Millie was from a large-scale suspected animal cruelty case in Nevada. Due to her extreme fear, Millie underwent specialized treatment at the BRC to help her become comfortable with common things she would experience as a pet in a home, like walking on leash, riding in a car, or even just walking through a threshold. Upon her graduation in September 2023, she was transported to Rescue Village to help her find a new family, which she did shortly after with local resident, Halle C. With Halle, Millie is now enjoying spending time outdoors, watching TV with her family, getting to know her feline siblings and “holding her head high and smiling all the time.”