CORKY

About CORKY

Breed

Mixed/Unknown

Sex

Male

Age

Adult

Size

Medium

Location

Franklin, TN

From Critter Cavalry Rescue

Corky — A Sweet Boy Learning What It Means to Feel Safe Corky is a one-year-old Poodle mix whose story is heartbreaking, but whose future can be so much brighter. He was abandoned along with his brothers and their dad when a tenant left them behind at a cabin in the woods. Corky was even left confined in a crate for two days before anyone found him, so it’s understandable that crates are something he is terribly afraid of. For Corky, the world he knew was very small. He lived outside in the woods with his family, and then suddenly everything he knew was gone. New people, new places and new experiences can still be overwhelming, so Corky is initially very shy, quiet and meek. But give this boy a little time to decompress, a little patience, and a lot of kindness—and you start to see the sweet dog underneath that fear. ❤️ Once he feels safe, Corky enjoys treats, gentle pets and attention. He is eager to please and highly trainable, although he still needs some work on basic manners and would benefit from someone willing to continue teaching him with patience and positive reinforcement. Corky has lived with other dogs and also with a cat, so he already has experience sharing his…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

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