10/10/2026
💔 FOUND CURLED UP BESIDE A HIGHWAY. SHE STILL PUT HER HEAD IN A STRANGER’S HANDS.
That is how Pearl’s rescuer first met her—nearly starved to death beside the road between Farmington and Shiprock. When he approached, she trotted toward him and rested her head in his hands.
Even after everything she had endured, Pearl reached for kindness.
Pearl is approximately **18 months old and appears to be a bulldog mix.** Her rescuers describe a gentle, affectionate girl who loves being around people. On walks, she politely asks new friends for scratches before continuing on her way. ❤️
And there is so much more to this precious girl:
🐾 Reported to be crate trained and leash trained, with very little pulling.
🚗 Rides well in the car.
🛁 Loves baths!
🧸 Carries her fluffy toys around gently without tearing them apart.
🏡 Settles well when left alone, with little distress reported.
🍽️ Described as incredibly polite around food, with no food aggression observed.
**Her hunger is not her fault. Any fear she carries is not her fault. She deserves time, patience, and the chance to feel safe.**
Pearl has already gained about five pounds during her first week with her rescuers. They report that she is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, and that her recent veterinary checks were reassuring. Her body is recovering, but she still needs time and support to heal physically and emotionally.
**Pearl needs a carefully matched home.** She has not been able to live safely with her rescuers’ two resident dogs and must be kept separately. They describe the conflicts as defensive on her part, but we cannot assume she will be comfortable with other dogs. An experienced home where she can be the only pet would give her space to settle while her needs are assessed. Her compatibility with cats and children is unknown.
We don’t know whether Pearl was dumped, abandoned, or escaped a hard life. Whatever brought her to that roadside, she deserves a future filled with care.
💜 Could you be the experienced, patient foster or adopter Pearl needs?
Foster:
https://denkaisanctuary.org/foster-parents
Adopt:
https://denkaisanctuary.org/adopt
Questions about Pearl:
[email protected]
❤️ PLEASE HELP US KEEP SHOWING UP FOR ANIMALS LIKE PEARL.
Your donation supports food, veterinary care, safe shelter, and rehabilitation for animals in need throughout our community. Getting them to safety is only the beginning. Your support helps us give them the care and time they need afterward.
Donate:
https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/DenkaiAnimalSanctuary
**Please share. Pearl has already reached for a helping hand. Let’s help her find one that stays.**