Shelters often welcome stray dogs who arrive anxious, defensive, and overwhelmed by every unfamiliar sound or movement. Many come from rough conditions that leave them guarded, but Arizona shows just how far patience and care can take a pup who has never known safety before.

This Boxer Pit mix not only learned to let go of her fear, she turned into the shelter’s affectionate favorite.

This is the journey that changed her life.

Arizona Begins To Reveal Her Personality

Arizona came to the Humane Educational Society from Chattanooga, Tennessee as a stressed and reactive dog . She struggled to trust people, wanted nothing to do with other pups, and tore apart every toy that landed in front of her.

The staff looked beyond her behavior and believed there was a sweet companion waiting to

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