Leonie
Available through Islay Dog Rescue
Key Facts About Leonie
Description
Meet Leonie – A Fragile Soul Learning About the WorldLeonie is a beautiful 2-year-old Romanian crossbreed with a very gentle nature and a story that tugs at the heart. She was born in a shelter and has grown up knowing very little beyond the shelter environment.Because of this, Leonie finds the world around her overwhelming and unfamiliar. She is an extremely nervous girl who is still trying to understand that new experiences can be safe. There isn’t a bad bone in her body—when she feels frightened, she simply freezes rather than trying to run or react.At present, Leonie is not confident enough to leave the safety of the rescue centre. She prefers to stay in the environment she knows, where she feels secure and protected. For this reason, she is not yet ready for adoption.However, Leonie is beginning her journey towards confidence. She is able to meet visitors in our enrichment room—a calm, controlled space where she can gently start to experience new people and situations at her own p...