Dog who hid for five years still seeks Norfolk home

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 17:40 · Archive

Eight-year-old Mona, rescued from Romanian streets, spent five years hiding under a bed and is still being fostered near Norwich.

Eight-year-old crossbreed Mona was rescued from the streets of Romania along with 11 puppies and two mother dogs. She was found 'scared and traumatised' and initially rehomed in Scotland, but her severe trauma left her unable to leave the house, spending most of her time hiding under a bed.

Fosterers at Safe Rescue for Dogs brought her to Norfolk to begin rehabilitation. Since arriving, she has made progress and is now being fostered in Taverham near Norwich. A spokesman for Safe Rescue for Dogs said she 'actually enjoys a fuss on her own terms and can be very affectionate once she knows you well'. She has lived amicably with cats and parrots.

Mona is still seeking a permanent home with patient owners in a quiet, rural setting. She cannot live with children, would not cope in a busy or urban environment, and requires at least one other dog as she cannot be an only pet. She continues to need a 'normal environment to continue her progress', according to her fosterers.

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'Affectionate' dog who spent five years hiding under a bed still looking for new homeAn affectionate dog called Mona, who spent most of five years hiding under a bed in fear, is still looking for a forever home in Norfolk.Eastern Daily Press · 5 Nov, 12:08
'Affectionate' dog who spent five years hiding under a bed still looking for new homeAn affectionate dog called Mona, who spent most of five years hiding under a bed in fear, is still looking for a forever home in Norfolk.Norwich Evening News · 5 Nov, 12:08

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