Who says you can’t catch a cloud?

That’s what I've been told by those who have pet me… I'm like touching a cloud.  I’m soft absolutely everywhere, especially my heart.

My name is Jacob.  I’m a 7 year old Keeshond and I’ve been in a puppy mill my entire life.  You’ll know that instantly when you meet me, because I won’t trust you.  I’ve never trusted a human being, ever, and it shows.  However, after all I’ve been through, I don’t bite and never want to cause anyone any harm.  It’s simply not in my nature.

Below is my picture taken at the kennel when I arrived at NMDR.  I look like a complete goofball.  For heaven’s sake, who cuts hair like that?  My breeder, that’s who.  It’s not uncommon for breeders, when surrendering/retiring dogs, to shave off the matted hair to make them look more presentable.  But, in all seriousness, what’s going on with my head?  If the Flock of Seagulls met Billy Idol, the unfortunate collision would result in my hairdo.

Intake picture aside, I've been at NMDR's kennel for a few months now.  My hair is growing back healthy and I feel better every day.

Here are a few short facts about me:

 - I’m terrified.  The good news is that I'm not scared in a "freak-out like a cat in a bathtub" sort of way, but I do freeze - solid.  I'm horribly confused by this new world around me and have no idea what to do, so I become a statue when frightened.

 - I will need a fenced yard in whatever home I go to.  Until I learn to trust (whenever that may be), if I get loose, I know nothing else other than to run away.  That's what scared dogs do.

 - Seven years of confinement won't be repaired overnight.  A patient, gentle family would suit me well.

 - I get along great with most other dogs.  Having another dog in the family would help me learn to trust and possibly begin to understand what the heck is going on.

 - Lastly, there's something special about me.  You have to trust me on this one.  I didn't know it until now, but the more I interact with other people and dogs, the more I realize that I've got something inside me to share that I never knew was there before.  I've never bonded with a single human being ever in my lifetime, so when it happens, it will be unbreakable.  Trust me, you'll know the minute it happens.  I will become your dog, your companion and a trusted loyal friend.

I'm starting to look better on the outside, I just need a home and a family to help heal the inside.

With lots of love to give,
Jacob

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