Shelter didn’t get why pup was labeled ‘so troubled.’ Sweet girl needs a home
A dog who just needs a second chance at life is looking for a warm home where she can lay her head in Arkansas.
Raven appears to have been misunderstood for a majority of her life, the Fort Smith Animal Haven said. According to the shelter, they watched the pitbull mix go from a frightened baby to a sweet, loving girl.
“Raven came to us back in December as a terrified 6 month old puppy, she was caught by Animal Control after causing a bit of a ruckus,” the shelter said in a June 23 Facebook post. “It was hard for us to understand why she was thought to be so troubled when all we saw was a baby looking for someone to understand.”
The shelter has tried to broaden Raven’s horizons, but ended up hitting another snag.
“We were hopeful when Raven recently had a chance at a new life, she went into foster but unfortunately to no fault of anyone, Raven had to be returned,” the shelter said.
“She showed such promise for being the perfect companion and as much as we missed her, we are saddened to see her back. Raven has done well with other dogs, loves everyone she meets, has done well with kids 10+ and is the perfect mix of cuddle buddy and sparring partner.”
The shelter asks that a patient person step up and offer Raven the love she deserves after only knowing a kennel world.
“Since Raven has grown up in a shelter environment we ask that she’s shown grace and patience for her transition into a new home as the shelter has been hers for half of her life,” the shelter said.
For more information, visit the shelter’s website.
Fort Smith is about a 160-mile drive northwest from Little Rock.
This story was originally published June 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM with the headline "Shelter didn’t get why pup was labeled ‘so troubled.’ Sweet girl needs a home."