12/10/24.  CORA is a four-year-old female shepherd who came to VGSR in October 2024.

In November, she began her fostering journey and is currently doing well, on track with her health, having gained 8 pounds and thriving with walks, hugs, and toys.

Cora’s history involves neglect and abuse, which surprises folks due to her gentle and loving nature. She is friendly with all dogs and cats and doesn’t pull too hard if she encounters a squirrel. She’s not food-focused and is more curious and eager to learn. She knows basic commands and doesn’t bark unless the doorbell rings.

While HW+, there is no detection of worms, and she is on the treatment plan, doing perfectly. She is a snuggler and follows her foster around the house! Please reach out if you’d like to add to your family. She gets along very well with other shepherds and basically all dogs!

Part of Cora's back story from before VGSR:  She was adopted from a shelter when she was a year old and immediately thrown in the backyard with her shelter collar on a chain by her new owner. She then was used as a cash cow and provided 3 litters to be sold! She never got to be a playful dog. She didn’t get to socialize with other dogs. She was a source of money. Four years later, she was seized by Animal Control. She was off the chain and had killed several cats. She arrived at the vet with the embedded collar from the shelter four years ago. It had to be surgically removed. She was emaciated. Part of her tail had to be amputated due to some sort of trauma, which exposed cartilage. While at the vet's office, the staff said she is so sweet and loves people. She arrived back at the shelter after her neck healed and she gained weight. The staff also stated she was very friendly. She loves to play with a ball.   Approved adopters may contact the foster at: ingrmiddlet@icloud.com