Piper is blind and had somehow been managing to survive alone on the streets, an experience that left her with some behavioral issues to overcome. Pasado’s Safe Haven stepped in to help her when no other shelter was able to provide her care and we welcomed her to our sanctuary. In addition to being blind, Piper is also large and energetic. So our team created a comprehensive behavioral plan to help Piper learn how to navigate her large body and high energy without being able to see.
Piper has regular training sessions with our certificated behaviorist. We use touch, scents and sounds to help keep her interest as she makes progress. Her disability has not slowed her down! She is an excellent student who is eager to please. Her favorite cue is “pet,” where she sits and waits patiently to be patted. She even does a little dance with her paws when she knows she’s about to get some of these loving “pets”!
We are grateful we’ve been able to give Piper the dedicated care she needed, and this is just one example of why our sanctuary is so unique. Animals like Piper who have special needs are often at higher risk of euthanasia at some shelters. Many are suffering from medical issues and physical and emotional trauma, which can require more time to heal. And these animals are not always the easiest to adopt. At Pasado’s Safe Haven, we see the potential in animals like Piper. We never count them out because they are deemed “difficult”. We figure out what they need to succeed and we set about giving them the lives they deserve.
Piper will always have a safe place with us, but she is ready to find her forever home! She needs a strong handler and someone to help guide her through life. Learn more about Piper here and help us spread the word about this deserving girl!
