Emma came to us from a rural shelter, where she was picked up as a stray.  This poor girl was obviously someone's pet, as she is so well-behaved and friendly.  She is totally housetrained, good with other dogs, and ignores cats.  Her foster Mom says she is the easiest dog she's ever had!  Emma will even patiently play dolls with the 4 year old in her foster home. 

When Emma arrived to us, she was in very poor physical condition.  She arrived to the shelter with most of the hair on her back end gone from flea dermititis.  After the fleas were eradicated, she was treated with antibiotics for the skin condition it left behind.  Now Emma has all her fur back!!!!  Emma also has severe arthritis in all of her joints.  It leaves her with good days, and bad.  On the good days, she is bouncy (somewhat!) and has only minor problems getting around.  On the bad days she has much trouble getting up and walking, and her back legs may give out occasionally.  But she is a trooper!  The only thing that can be done for Emma is to keep her on medication to ease the pain of her arthritis, and give her the love and comfort that she so deserves. 

Please give this girl the comfort of a loving home!!!

Feel free to fill out an ADOPTION APPLICATION by clicking on the appropriate link below.

UPDATE FROM EMMA'S ADOPTIVE HOME, JULY 19TH, 2011:

Emma is doing fabulous.  She is undergoing laser therapy, acupuncture and water therapy for her arthritis.  She is walking better and getting stronger every day.  Two of her favorite past times are laying on the air conditioning vents and cuddling in bed!