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Transport for Tursu was arranged nose when she wanted pets and
through Paws Bulgarian and after a resting her head on my lap so I could
few months of planning, multiple vet get the best angle for ear scratches.
trips for Tursu and a 3-day trip in the
back of a van, Tursu arrived at her Over the coming months her
forever home on the 20th of confidence grew and she made new
December 2014. dog friends at the local park,
eventually going to their houses for
Having never been inside a house play dates and having them over hers
before Tursu wasn't the biggest fan too.
of laminate flooring, doorways,
or her plush memory foam bed
(which she decided made a
brilliant chew toy!). The first
few weeks were spent building
confidence and trust with her
and having to carry her in and
out of the house as she refused
to walk through the front and
back door. She was easily
spooked by other dogs and
people, growling at anyone
who came close to her or walked past Tursu and her Cypriot brother, Bear
the house.
She grew so much in confidence and
Despite this anxiety she was so loving personality and I dread to think of
and gentle at home, nudging with her
how different her life could have been
back on the streets of Turkey.

Tursu on the couch asleep.
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