JACKIE

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06/03/26 11:52Since her last bio was written in January, Jackie was adopted but returned through no fault of her own after experiencing conflict with a resident dog in the home where the other dog did not get along with Jackie. More recently, she entered a foster-to-adopt placement but escaped on her first day before she had an opportunity to settle in. These experiences have reinforced that Jackie is a sensitive dog who can become overwhelmed by sudden changes and unfamiliar environments.Since returning to the shelter, Jackie has shown signs of increasing kennel stress and has become more shut down in the shelter environment. While she is still able to engage with familiar handlers, take treats, respond to cues such as `sit,` and show moments of playfulness in the yard, the kennel environment appears to be taking a toll on her confidence. She can often appear withdrawn, hesitant, and uncomfortable in her kennel despite making progress when given time and space outside of it.Jackie would greatly benefit from a calm rescue, or adoptive home where she can decompress away from the stress of shelter life. With patience, gentle handling, and consistency, she has shown that she is capable of building trust and continuing to gain confidence.01/28/26 12:43Jackie is a 4-year-old spayed female dog who is shy, sweet, and gentle, and is slowly coming out of her shell. Upon arrival, she was stiff and uncomfortable, but she has made progress and now enjoys walks and allows handling. Her favorite activity is calm, sniffy walks, and she becomes excited when coming out of the kennel to get moving.Jackie can be somewhat reserved when she is first approached but warms up after a few minutes and enjoys playgroups with other dogs. Jackie would benefit from a quiet, low-stress environment with patient handling and a committed adopter or rescue who can continue to help build her confidence.