We rescued Luna from Wake County Animal Shelter in Raleigh, NC. She was huddled quietly in the corner scared, I knew she needed more. As a Catahula Leopard Dog the breed is not that outgoing but, she was extremely shy. We got her home and she would not get out of the car until a loud car went by - and then I learned how fast they are as a breed, as she shot by me! Luckily she came back when my wife called her. She got on the couch and would not move, and she kept her tail tucked and head down on walks. She had many accidents on the floor from fear. Now she runs, plays and walks well on a leash, goes to the door to go out and sits for a treat. Some days I wish she would go back in her shell! But we would not trade her for anything, she's a member of our family to the end! She's still scared in strange situations but getting better outside her comfort zone. At least now she has a comfort zone. She is proof that leopard dogs can change their spots with time, love and a slow hand.

Kenneth
raleigh, NC