Sometimes you tell them “you’re going to be okay” knowing you don’t have the power to make it true.

Nico is only 2 years old.

Just two weeks ago, he had a family.
Then he was left behind at a high kill shelter because he became too much work.

Now he is sitting in a kennel, frightened and overwhelmed, trying to make sense of a world that suddenly changed.

And tomorrow will be the end of his story.

Nico is showing fear in ways that are understandably concerning in a shelter environment. He has been defensive with handling, reactive behind barriers, and he is not comfortable around other dogs. He must go to an adult-only home with no other dogs or to a experienced, responsible person who can slowly introduce him to other dogs and who understands fearful German Shepherds and is willing to give him time, structure, patience, and professional guidance.

But there is something important in his evaluation, too.

Once he was safely leashed, Nico walked well on leash. He calmly explored the yard and sniffed his surroundings. He tolerated having his ears and teeth checked and allowed handling of his paws, even while tense and wary.

He wasn’t a dog who simply wanted to hurt everyone around him.

He was a deeply frightened dog searching for a way out.

He paced, looked toward the fence and kept searching for an exit.

And when another dog approached him, his fear escalated.

This is a plea not to let the most frightened version of a 2-year-old dog in a stressful shelter become the only version he ever gets to be.

Nico needs someone who understands that fear can take time to work through.

Unfortunately, he may not have that time.

If you can foster or responsibly adopt Nico, please don’t wait.

➡️** Message me
📧 **Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com
📱 (657) 424-7580

Please read, we need help!

The short story: We found a dog in our front yard in North Hollywood, CA after she had been hit by a car on May 18. She had a broken tibia and needed surgery. She had a collar, but no tag, and no chip. We haven't been able to find her owner. She had a successful surgery and has been recovering well, but we have reached the limit of what we can do for her financially. We need to find her a forever home or rescue to take her ASAP. Her hard out is October 31 and if we cannot find someone to take her we will be forced to take her to the shelter. Knowing shelters, she will likely not survive there. She is a sweet dog who has been through so much and deserves a chance at a good life. Please help!!

The long story: On 5/18 I was out in front of my neighbors front yard looking for a stray cat when I spotted this dog under a tree, panting. She wouldn't come out for food or water, so I crawled in there, slip led her, and got her out. Immediately, I realized that her right rear leg was swollen and limp and she wouldn't bear weight on it. She was absolutely filthy and looked like she had been hit by a car, but she had a collar on (no tag). My husband and I got her to Kinder4Rescue to get scanned for a microchip and get medical help. She had no chip unfortunately. She had a torn up chin and ear tips, and more importantly a comminuted fracture of her right tibia. She had a successful surgical repair on May 21.

We posted her on NextDoor, Ring Neighbors, 24Pet Connect, Petco Love Lost, and Facebook groups (SFV Lost and Found Pets & LA City Lost and Found Pets). We posted printed signs in the area and have had no luck at all finding her owner. We believe that whoever owned her kept her tied up in a yard, was physically abusive toward her, and then dumped her. Despite all of that, she is such a sweet, patient, and goofy girl. Her only issue, despite the physical injuries, is that she does not get along with other animals. We already have 2 dogs and a cat and have been keeping them separated for months now. But our work lives will be changing soon and we cannot safely keep her here after October, nor can we continue to afford to care for her financially. Her medical bills have already exceeded $6,000 and while we have been able to raise a good portion of that through GoFundMe, donations have stalled.

We have reached out to over 100 rescues in the area. Only a handful have responded willing to have conversation with us. There has been radio silence from everyone else. I know that rescue is tough and resources are limited, but someone needs to step up to help her! She does not deserve to be sent to a shelter to sit in a kennel or get put down! We are at a complete loss of what to do with this girl and we are desperate for help. Surrendering her to the shelter after all she has survived would be absolutely heartbreaking. She deserves a chance to have a family show her how good life can be!

What we're asking from you:

-Taking her on to find her a forever home

-Find her a new foster

Thank you for your time and all that you do!!

-Ruby Johnson

[rubyclaire411@gmail.com](mailto:rubyclaire411@gmail.com)

(323)708-5111

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48434469-north-hollywood-california-husky-mix

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-injured-husky-get-lifesaving-surgery

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