Emma, a 3-year-old female pit bull mix that's great with people, gentle with kids, dog-friendly, and leash and potty trained just might be the perfect dog; according to the Humane Society of the Desert.
“The prettiest pittie ever is still looking for a forever home," the society said in a recent Facebook post. "She's so desperate for love and affection, she would make an amazing companion.”
Emma was abandoned and found alone near Whitewater, scared and looking for help.
“We were hoping maybe owners would show up for her, but they never did,” the society said in the post.
Emma is eagerly waiting to be adopted at the society's sanctuary located in North Palm Springs. Shelter staff said she is “as sweet as they come” and is just looking for someone to love and provide companionship to. Emma weighs 53 pounds and is spayed, microchipped and vaccinated.
Thousands of animals are euthanized each year in animal shelters across the U.S.; the Humane Society of the Desert, Southern California's largest no-kill animal sanctuary, said on its website. The organization rescues thousands of neglected, abandoned and abused animals in the Coachella Valley area and gets them ready for adoption. They are advocates of the “no-kill” movement and use community awareness programs and partnerships across the country to support the initiative. By providing the space and facilitating adoptions to loving families, they give dogs and cats a second chance at life.
In addition to dogs and cats, the Humane Society of the Desert also rescues livestock and other animals in need. They get new arrivals every day from high-kill shelters, neglectful environments, financial hardships and owner abandonment.
“We don't always know why they come or from where they come-we just know they count on us,” the website said.
For more information or to apply to adopt Emma or another animal, visit orphanpet.com.