Summary
A dog named Millie was scared to come out of her kennel when she first arrived at the Denver Animal Shelter. Thanks to volunteers' efforts, Millie adjusted and was adopted after six days at the shelter.
Key Facts
- Millie was brought to the Denver Animal Shelter at night and left in an overnight kennel without any details about her past.
- A shelter volunteer named Leah posted a video showing Millie too afraid to leave her kennel.
- Millie's reaction is common among shelter dogs due to new and overwhelming environments.
- Dogs in shelters often have higher stress hormone levels than those in regular homes.
- Millie, a seven-month-old, was adopted quickly after spending just six days at the shelter.
- Shelter staff emphasize the importance of maintaining good care for all animals while they wait for adoption.
- Adoption applications remain open for other dogs needing homes.
