Bo Peep

Dear Bo Peep’s Future Family,

I don’t know who you are yet, but I really hope you’re out there. And I hope you find this little girl soon.

You see, I was there at the very beginning of Bo Peep’s story. I was the volunteer who found her mama, Bonnie, outside, pregnant and absolutely terrified. Bonnie was scared out of her mind, and I knew we had to get her somewhere safe before her babies arrived.

We got Bonnie into rescue, and because of that, Bo Peep and her siblings were able to enter this world surrounded by warmth, safety, and love instead of fear and uncertainty.

And now, somehow, those tiny babies are 14 weeks old.

I look at Bo Peep and wonder how in the world she hasn’t been chosen yet.

She’s everything you could want in a puppy. She’s incredibly social, loves other dogs, adores kids, and is always ready to play or make a new friend. She’s sweet, curious, affectionate, and has spent her entire little life learning that people are good.

But here’s what worries me.

Bo Peep is a black puppy.

And as much as I wish it weren’t true, I’ve been in rescue long enough to know that black dogs are often overlooked. There’s even a name for it: Black Dog Syndrome.

I don’t want that to be her story.

I don’t want to watch her grow from a tiny puppy into an adolescent dog while people scroll past her picture. I don’t want her to miss out on these important early months of bonding with the family she’ll spend the rest of her life loving.

At 14 weeks old, she should be learning her family’s routines, figuring out where her favorite spot on the couch is, and discovering which person will sneak her an extra treat.

She should be making memories with YOU.

Please don’t misunderstand me. Bo Peep is safe. She is loved. Her foster family is giving her everything they can.

But a foster home was never supposed to be the end of her story.

When I found Bonnie that day, I made sure she had a chance at something better. I never imagined I’d still be asking people to give one of her babies that same chance 14 weeks later.

So, to whoever is supposed to love this little black puppy for the rest of her life…

Please find her. She’s growing up while she waits for you.

Love,
The Volunteer Who Helped Save Her Mama

A Little About Bo Peep:

Female | Mixed breed
14.5 lbs at last weigh-in
Very social and affectionate
Dog friendly
Kid friendly
Playful, curious, and full of puppy love
Current on age-appropriate vaccines
Mama Bonnie is approximately 30 lbs
Dad is unknown
Estimated adult weight: 40–60 lbs (our best guess!)
Fostered in Harrisburg, PA

Don’t let Bo Peep become another black dog who grows up waiting to be noticed.

Apply to adopt:
www.pack9rescue.org/applications

PA Caring for K-9’s
LIC #9736

And if you can’t adopt, please SHARE her. Somewhere out there is the family who needs to see this little girl. LIC #9736

We are PA Caring for K-9's, an all-breed dog rescue that is solely run by volunteers. Most of our dogs are rescued from high kill shelters in the South. If the dog is posted, they are still available! Once arriving, these dogs enter foster homes, as we do not have a shelter. We cannot adopt out dogs to a home with dogs that are not fixed or up to date on shots. If interested in adopting, please submit an application online at www.pack9rescue.org. Our adoption fee for altered dogs is $350 and goes directly to saving the lives of more dogs. Our adoption fee for unaltered puppies will be $400 which includes a refundable $50 deposit upon receipt of spay/neuter certificate. Learn more about adopting from us or volunteering for us at www.pack9rescue.org or check us out on Facebook for more information and a complete list of dogs available for adoption. https://www.facebook.com/PaCaringForK9s/

See upcoming events below where PA Caring for K9’s will be with some of our adoptable dogs!

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Subaru of York (1202 Loucks Rd, York, PA)

Sunday, October 25, 202612pm-3pm Paws