Stormy: Foster to Adopt Wanted
Hi there — I just learned that I have heartworms, but don’t worry, GRRA is already stepping in to make sure I get the treatment I need. They’ll cover all of the medical costs to help me heal and get this pesky parasite out of my system.
I'm looking for a loving applicant to care for me while I undergo my heartworm treatment.
If you’re not able to adopt, please consider donating to GRRA. Your support helps pups like me get lifesaving care and gives other dogs a chance at a healthy, happy future.
Thank you for believing in dogs like me! 🐾💛
Gender
Female
Life Stage
Young
Size
Medium
Breed
Flat-Coated Retriever Mix
Stormy’s story is nothing short of heartbreaking.
For months, she wandered a neighborhood, surviving off scraps and trash—yet no one knew the secret she was protecting. Tucked away in an abandoned house, Stormy was caring for her six newborn puppies. She stayed with them all day, then ventured out at night in search of food, doing whatever it took to keep her babies alive.
Nearly two months later, all of Stormy’s puppies were adopted. Stormy, however, was left behind.
The shelter environment was overwhelming for her. She shut down completely—frightened and unsure—so much so that staff had to carry her outside. This gentle mama had given everything she had, and now she didn’t know what came next.
That’s when GRRA stepped in to help this sweet girl.
Stormy is heartworm positive and has a deformity in her right hind leg, though it doesn’t appear to bother her. She will be undergoing heartworm treatment, which means she’ll need a calm, quiet home for a few months while she heals. She’s hoping to find someone who is home more often and can help keep her heart rate low and steady. During this time, she also won’t be able to manage many stairs—slow and steady is the name of the game.
But once Stormy is all healed?
She’ll be ready to blossom into the happy, loyal companion she’s meant to be—by your side for whatever adventures the two of you dream up together.
Stormy has already proven how strong and devoted she can be. Now she just needs someone to show her that her best days are yet to come. 💛