Hi there… I’m Gracie. I’m a 7-year-old Goldendoodle, and for most of my life, I didn’t know what it meant to be loved, to be safe, or to just be a dog. I came from a place where I was only seen for what I could produce, not for who I am. When I arrived at Yankee, I was in rough shape—my body was tired, my spirit was timid, and the world felt overwhelming. But thanks to the kind people here, I’m getting the care I’ve always needed, and for the first time, I feel a little spark of hope.

I’m still learning that gentle hands mean kindness, that soft beds are meant for me, and that there’s a whole world beyond the only life I’ve ever known. I’m nervous and shy, but can you blame me? Everything is new—sounds, sights, love. I want to believe in it all, I really do. I just need time.

I dream of a quiet home with patient hearts who will let me come out of my shell at my own pace. A fenced-in yard would help me feel safe as I start to explore this big, new world. And if there’s another dog in my future home? That would be the best. I’ve never really known how to “dog” properly, but I’d love to learn from a gentle, confident friend who can show me that life isn’t so scary after all.

I know I may not be the kind of dog who runs into your arms on day one. But if you give me your heart, I promise I will try my very best to give you mine. I just need someone to believe in me. Could that be you?