Meet Harley (20250219-05)

Hi, I’m Harley! I’m 6 years old, and I’m ready for a brand-new chapter. For a long time, life was very hard. I spent years on a heavy chain, losing weight and feeling so hungry that I did things I’m not proud of just to fill my belly. My only comfort was a neighborhood girl who would visit and bring bags of food for me and my friends. When she didn't come for a while, I felt so lost. One freezing night, huddled on a dirty wet blanket in my dog house, I realized my owners hadn't been home in days. I wondered why I was the one left behind.

But then, I heard a familiar voice—it was that neighbor girl! She reached down, attached a leash, and told me I was "going home." Taking that heavy chain off my neck was the best feeling in the world. She’s my foster mom now, and she’s making sure I never feel that weight or that hunger ever again.

Life is much better now that I’m inside where it's warm. I’m eating three or four meals a day, and my foster mom says I’m finally becoming a "chunky monkey!" Because I was starved for so long, I do get a little grumpy about sharing my food, so I prefer to eat safely in my crate.

At heart, I’m just a big, lazy couch potato. I’m happy to have dog friends around as long as they don't jump on me; I really value my personal space. I’m still working on my leash manners because I get so excited to see the world off of that chain that I tend to pull, but I’m just happy to be moving.

I’m still learning how to accept love and affection. After so long without a kind touch, I’m a little shy and don't want to get my hopes up too high. My foster mom says I’m a "really good girl" and just need a patient family who understands my past. I’ve spent half my life waiting—I really hope I can find a family to call my own soon.