About Buttercup

BONDED PAIR: Chula: 26-01-26-00274 Buttercup: 26-01-26-00291 After 120 days of dodging traffic, braving the elements, and surviving on nothing but instinct and each other, their marathon is finally over. For four long months, Chula and her bonded (possible daughter) sister have been ghosts in our city-seen, but unreachable. Chula fought hard to protect her friend and be her guide - she has the battle scars to prove it! Their bond is a miracle of survival. Back in October, they were briefly separated when one was caught. But the call of her companion was too strong; she bolted back into the unknown, and against all odds, they found each other again. Since then, they have been inseparable, wandering from Willow Glen across the city, exhausted and lean, but always together. One carries the physical toll of recently having puppies (though she is believed to be spayed now, not confirmed); the other bore a limp from their life on the streets. Today, they are finally safe. They wandered into an open garage and are now warm, fed, and resting for the first time in months. But their story is far from over. While both are microchipped, the silence from the unregistered owners is deafening. They have survived on their own and now relearning what it is to simply be a dog again. We don't know if they were lost or simply left behind. What we do know is that the local shelter is at capacity, and taking them there likely means they will be separated and placed behind bars-a heartbreaking end for two dogs who fought so hard to stay together. Now it's our turn to fight for them. They have spent four months running. Now, they just need a place to stay. We are looking for a hero-someone willing to open their heart and home to these two girls, ideally together. They are sweet, playful, very lovable, and soul-tired. They have survived the streets; now they deserve a sofa. Buttercup's specific temperament is so very sweet. She would love to be cuddled all day long! She loves squeaky toys and stealing balls from her companion and pretending she did the fetching! She will often fall asleep standing with her head in your hands just to be close to you. She would make a great companion and a loyal friend to anyone. I picture her being a willing recipient of any child reading her books or a lap buddy for any senior. She loves to play with her sister (possible mother), Chula. I'm not sure she would like other dogs, but she's believed to be just about a year and a half, so she's still learning how the world works. She might make a great pack girl if given the chance to learn and adapt. She was very timid at first, and quite possibly abused as she was fearful of the leash or things coming at her quickly. She will bolt or run away if you chase her. But it only took a few short days for her to completely trust us and ask for belly rubs! She listens well to 'no' and isn't much of a 'treat' girl. She will eat half her treats and lightly bury the rest (but I think she fears not getting another one.) I believe with love and time, she'll end up being a fantastic friend and great companion to anyone. Please consider taking her companion too when considering her. She follows her everywhere. PS--- Buttercup is our nickname for her. She does not respond to the name yet. She can be named whatever your family decides! :)

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