Heaven was very timid. She lived in the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter and became scared around strangers or whenever there was a loud noise.
She was still a very nervous dog when she went to live in her forever home with her mom. Jackie Rakers. Luckily, she would soon find something to get her out of her shell. Home Depot is a dog-friendly store that allowed her to walk freely with her mom. Her mom would take her to all her home depot runs, a few minutes a time until she started staying there for longer. Pretty soon, she got her own tiny employee apron as an honorary employee.
Heaven gets very excited whenever she sees the apron, and her mom keeps it in the car so she never forgets to put it on. When she gets there she walks around like she owns the place. She has since become a local celebrity and all the staff knows her by name. There is even a picture of her in the break room!
She offers excellent customer service and is basically an official employee! She goes up to customers and makes their day. Now, Heaven enjoys going on errands and doesn’t get as scared anymore. Her mom continues to give her the patience and training needed to get over her fears.
She also brings joy to everyone with who she interacts with. Pretty soon, she will overcome her fears completely!
Heaven now serves as proof that once any dog is given the proper care, they can overcome their negative past.
Images Source: Jackie Rakers