Sometimes a dog comes back to us, and we wish more than anything that we could change the one thing that made it impossible for them to stay. For Chance, that thing is something she has no control over—the Florida weather.

Chance is a 4-year-old Dutch Shepherd/Malinois mix who has already experienced what it feels like to have a home, and we know she is hoping her next one will be forever. She is a smart, sweet girl who loves her Nylabones, absolutely believes food is the answer to everything, and enjoys leisurely walks where she can stop and sniff to her heart’s content. She knows her sit and down, is working on her stay, and is house-trained and good with other dogs. When life is calm, Chance is also perfectly comfortable spending a normal workday home alone.

Unfortunately, storms are anything but calm for Chance. Her fear of thunderstorms is extreme, and without significant medication and careful management, she can become so terrified that she hurts herself or destroys things around her. Having someone home helps, but doesn’t completely take the fear away.

That’s why we’re looking for a very special adopter—someone who lives outside of Florida where severe storms are less frequent, or someone who is home most of the time and is prepared to patiently manage her through stormy weather.

Chance isn’t defined by her fear. She’s a loving, goofy, intelligent girl who just needs someone willing to understand the part of her that is scared. After already losing one home because of something she can’t control, we desperately want her next chance to be the one that lasts. 🐾❤️

Requirements: Martingale Collar; Extreme Storm Anxiety

Arrived at H.A.L.O. 8/29/2026