Freya has been waiting patiently for her second chance, and now she’s finally ready to go home.
Freya came into Alpine Animal Services on Sept. 16 after being found running loose within the city limits of Alpine. Despite efforts to locate an owner, she was never reclaimed — something shelter staff still find surprising given her gentle nature and excellent temperament.
Shortly after arriving at the shelter, Freya tested positive for heartworm and immediately began treatment. That medical process is the sole reason she has remained at the shelter for several months. The good news: Freya completes kennel confinement on Dec. 22 and can go home right away.
She had an adopter lined up throughout her recovery, but unfortunately that placement fell through, leaving Freya once again in need of a loving home.
While Freya has not yet participated in formal dog playgroups, staff report that she walks calmly past other dogs and approaches neighboring kennels politely to say hello. She has been consistently friendly with every person she’s met and walks well on a leash.
Shelter staff also believe Freya is potty trained, noting that she keeps her kennel clean and patiently waits for her turn in the yard. She already knows how to sit and will happily offer her paw, especially when treats are involved.
According to staff, Freya’s best qualities include her gentle demeanor, intelligence, sweetness, treat motivation, and her ability to listen and understand cues — traits that make her a wonderful companion.
Anyone interested in meeting Freya is encouraged to visit Alpine Animal Services Shelter, located at 2900 Old Marathon Highway in Alpine.
Freya has done the hard part. Now she’s just waiting for someone to say yes.
