Hi friends, my name is Brenda, and I think it’s finally time we met properly.

My story starts back in January, when I was found wandering with two other dogs, one bigger than me and one smaller. The little one was clearly running the show, leading our small pack around, but all three of us were friendly with the people who found us.

Being new to the shelter was a lot for me. I was quiet and a little unsure of myself, trying to figure out where I fit in a place that was loud and unfamiliar. By March, time was running short for me, and on March 24th, I landed on the urgent list. I was so relieved when someone finally gave me a chance outside those walls.

That chance didn’t last the way I hoped. After six weeks, I found myself back at the shelter, and I’d lost quite a bit of weight along the way. It wasn’t my favorite chapter.

The good news is, some familiar faces remembered me. Just three days after I came back, two women who’d met me before decided to bring me home and foster me themselves. They’ve spent their time since then helping me feel like myself again, and I’m proud to say I’ve gained all my weight back.

These days, my foster moms say I’m ready to find my forever home and they can’t stop talking about how far I’ve come. Here’s what they want you to know about me:

 Estimated to be 7 years old

 44 pounds, spayed, heartworm negative

 House trained

 Crate trained (it’s my safe space)

 I get along great with other dogs, big and small, and I’m fully part of the family with my foster home’s 13-pound pup after slow introductions

 I hop like a bunny when I’m excited!

 Medium energy, I love long walks than curling up into my “Brenda ball” on the couch

 Tolerates baths well

 I love car rides!

 Not bothered by thunderstorms or vacuums

 Treat motivated and I know sit, down, paw, and leave it

 I do well when left alone in a confined room, I will either sleep or chew on my Kong

 Super snuggler once I get to know you

 I love belly rubs and a good toy

 Very good listener and follows direction well

 Look in the comments for more photos and videos of me!

If you want to meet me, either send my foster mom a Facebook message, or click my link: https://fcasdogs.com/Brenda

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to add a dog to your life, consider this it. I’ve come a long way, and I can’t wait to show you just how good life can be from here!

Brenda is available for adoption through Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, GA.