09/06/2026
Pup Profile: Wanda Loo
Wanda came to me in April 2025 after being retired to a shelter. My beautiful girl was a breeding dog, likely confined to a small pen where she gave birth, had her babies taken away, and repeated the process for what we believe was the first 6 or 7 years of her life. Initially, the rescue had her listed at 10 years old so I reached out because the seniors are my heart. I did the video walk through, sent photos, vet references and paid the fee. When they contacted me to tell me they thought she was only 6 or 7 and asked if I would still take her, I agreed without hesitation. I had already committed and I am glad I did.
She came to me uncertain and anxious, spending hours upon hours walking/running in tight circles. I would have to tether her in the fenced yard or spend forever trying to catch her to bring her back inside when it was time to leave for work.
Wand now comes to people, curious about them instead of being terrified. She enjoys gentle pets and sleeping in her preferred corner of the furniture, as well as the corner on her trundle bed. She loves treats and meal time, going outside and barking at me when I am doing absolutely nothing exciting (like walking down the hall to the bathroom or switching laundry).
Wanda believes she is one of the Mob Wives and will side-eye you into submission. She fights Pippa but then lays beside her. She's fiesty, sneaky and an absolutely determined lady. She does what she wants to, when she wants to and that is not up for discussion.
Wanda has taught me patience, flexibility, kindness and calm. She has taught me the value in quiet moments and slow movement, as well as finding joy in the tiniest things.