Country shelters offer "drop boxes" for dogs whose people can't wait until Monday or the morning to dispose of them. In Sabrina's case, she was dumped with her puppies -- eight of them. The shelter took them in, but that was only temporary good news. Often mama dogs are euthanized after their puppies are adopted, mostly because shelter visitors don't adopt dogs who look worn out and "post-puppies" in general. When we learned of Sabrina, we said we would check her out. Sabrina was an exceptionally sweet, "wiggle-butt" of a young dog who didn't stand a chance. So we said we'd be back when the puppies were ready to be adopted. We wanted to give her a life.

When the call came, we not only took Sabrina, but the last two puppies. We were discouraged after hearing one puppy adopter question the use of a vet, and we knew the ultimate fate of many puppies and dogs in that locale is that they're chained outside. Although we focus on adult dogs, we chose to take the two remaining pups because their fates were not likely to be "happy endings."

Sabrina is small for a lab mix. Her perky ears that make you think she's still a puppy herself. But what you remember most are her toffee eyes looking at you with great intelligence and interest. Sabrina is a trusting, good dog with the best personality. She just needed a chance and deserves a loving home. We'll find you one, Sabrina!

For more information on Sabrina, or any of the other wonderful DAWG dogs, please submit an online application. There is no obligation. Once your application is received, a DAWG volunteer will contact you.