04/21/2026
I want to take a moment to talk honestly about Chance, because I’ve had a lot of people reach out asking about him ❤️
First, please know this—Chance is not a bad dog. Not even close. He is deeply loved, and we have seen so much growth in him since he’s been with us. He has come a long way, and I’m incredibly proud of him.
But the truth is, Chance is not ready for a home. And right now, he isn’t going anywhere.
Chance has been through things we may never fully understand, and he carries that with him. He struggles with trust and has clear triggers. He does not do well with unfamiliar people or other animals, and while some of you see him around Maggie and Tee Tee, that’s taken a lot of time, structure, and consistency—and even then, it’s very specific to them.
I also want to address something I know some people may be wondering about—I have shared a photo of Chance with my child. As a mom, my child’s safety is always my top priority. Any interaction between them is extremely controlled, supervised, and based on what I know about Chance’s current comfort level and boundaries. I would never put my child in a situation I felt was unsafe. What you see in a photo is a very small, carefully managed moment—not the full picture of the structure and caution that goes into every interaction.
He has bitten multiple people, and that’s something I will never downplay or ignore. Being honest about that is part of protecting him and everyone else. He needs someone experienced, patient, and extremely cautious—and I’m not a professional trainer, just someone who loves him and is committed to helping him feel safe.
For whatever reason, Chance chose me as his person. And I take that seriously. We’ve had our ups and downs, but we’ve built something that matters. Right now, my responsibility is to continue working with him, advocating for him, and not putting him in a situation he isn’t ready for.
Maybe one day, with continued progress, Chance could be adoptable to the right person—someone willing to put in the time, training, and understanding he needs. But that day is not today.
Thank you to everyone who has shown interest in him, cared about him, and wanted to help. It truly means a lot. For now, the best way to support Chance is to respect where he is in his journey and allow him the time he needs to keep growing 🐾
