Sugar in Michigan
UPDATE 6/28/2026
Sugar has now transitioned to hospice care. At 11 years old, with increasing behavioral challenges and a history of threatening to bite, the kindest and safest decision is for her to remain in her foster home for the rest of her life. Both her veterinarian and trainer have noted significant discomfort in her hind end, and she is now on Carprofen to help manage that pain.
Sugar’s behavior has become unpredictable and at times intimidating. She displays people‑directed aggression—she has not bitten, but she will threaten to—and her reactions can shift quickly depending on her mood. There are signs of possible cognitive decline as well, with erratic behavior and moments that suggest senility. She has grown deeply attached to her foster family and becomes distressed when separated, often howling until she is reunited with them.
Despite these challenges, Sugar remains reliably good with other dogs, finding comfort and stability in their presence.
Sugar will spend her remaining days surrounded by the people she trusts most, in a home where she feels safe, understood, and loved.
Sugar — The Dramatic Diva
Some dogs enter rescue with a story that makes you pause, breathe, and whisper, “Oh, sweetheart…” Sugar is one of those dogs. For roughly six long weeks, she lived alone in a house, visited only once a day for food and a quick tidy‑up. It’s the kind of lonely stretch that could dim any spirit — but Sugar’s spark never went out.
Now nestled safely in her foster home, she’s showing everyone that resilience comes in many flavors: sometimes it’s a determined little trot, sometimes it’s a huffy sigh worthy of a stage production. Upon entering rescue, she began a gentle diet-and-exercise routine to help shed a few extra “love pounds,” and to keep mealtimes peaceful, she dines separately from the other dogs — a setup that suits her just fine.
Sugar is a 10‑year‑old blonde bombshell with enormous brown eyes that could win awards for emotional range. She’s already mingling with the resident dogs, though she’s not shy about voicing her opinions. And when foster mom corrects her? Oh, the drama. Sugar delivers a full performance: a deep sigh, a stomp for emphasis, and a grand march into her crate as if she’s been tragically misunderstood.
She’s a potty‑pad sharpshooter who’s transitioning beautifully to outdoor potty breaks now that the weather is warm. And every so often, she lifts her head and releases a soulful, operatic howl — maybe calling to the moon, maybe channeling her inner artist, maybe just reminding the world that she is, indeed, a diva.
Sugar’s story may have started in silence, but she’s making up for lost time with personality, flair, and a heart that’s ready to shine.
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