FBRN’s resident goddess has made it to the Available Page! Mortals, feast thine eyes upon the lovely Freya.

It’s hard to believe when you see her now, but Freya came to FBRN as a scabby, skinny shadow of her current self. Shortly before her first birthday, Freya was surrendered to Animal Control because her previous family was unable to manage her severe allergies. When she first arrived in the care of her foster mom, Freya was suffering from skin and ear infections, dry eye, malnourishment, and terribly itchy skin. On top of that, Freya was under-socialized, and her behaviors and wonky gait suggest that she didn’t spend much time outside of a crate during her early life.

Fortunately, we at FBRN know a thing or twenty about those dreaded Frenchie allergies, and under the loving care of her foster mom, Freya has made a miraculous recovery. Her coat has grown in beautiful and shiny, and she’s put some much-needed meat on those little bones. Freya’s new family will need to continue her current regimen, which includes an allergen-free diet, monthly Cytopoint shot, daily Apoquel and fish oil supplements, and regular medicated baths. Freya also needs to continue on a high-calorie diet (about 1,700/day) until she’s reached an ideal weight. Fortunately (and unsurprisingly), this isn’t a problem—this girl LOVES her food! Finally, at her last vet visit, Freya was diagnosed with a low-grade heart murmur. It doesn’t seem to be affecting her health or energy, but it will need to be monitored as she grows.

Freya has undergone a huge transformation over these past months, but she’s still coming into herself. She is shy in new situations and can take some time warming up to new people. And after spending the majority of her life in a crate, Freya is still perfecting the art of housetraining. A calm house with a patient family is what she needs to bloom.

But even with the scars of her previous life, Freya is a beautiful soul! Once she becomes comfortable with the people and pups around her, she has nothing but love to give. Now that she’s feeling better, her sweet, spunky personality has emerged, and she’s proven herself to be a doll-baby of the highest magnitude. She enjoys cheese bones, frequent naps, and snuggles on the couch, and isn’t particularly high-energy—a few daily saunters on the lawn suit her just fine, although she’s been known to nibble on a dandelion if no one is watching!

Freya’s ideal home is mellow, quiet, and patient. She would love a friendly canine companion or two who could show her the ropes and help build her confidence, but she’d also be happy as an only dog, so long as she gets plenty of attention from her humans. She’s gentle and doesn’t have a mean bone in her body, but her need for a calm household means she wouldn’t be a great match with young children. Freya doesn’t require a ton of space, but she does need a fenced yard, preferably with a lawn, so she can get her daily exercise. She is still getting the hang of walking on a leash, and is a bit too shy at present for walks around the neighborhood. Since she’s not a barker, Freya would be fine in an apartment or townhouse (so long as she has the above-mentioned yard access), and she’d also be a perfect dog to take to work! Since she hasn’t been tested with cats, and because her allergies are so severe, we have to say no to any resident kitties.

Freya’s foster mom has understandably fallen in love with this sweet girl, and tells us, “Freya has been an utter joy to foster. She came into my home nothing but scabby skin and bones. She was scared of everything and it took weeks to learn to walk with confidence, that she could leave her kennel and that the outside was the best place to be for sunshine stretches. Her glow up has been nothing short of monumental and it’s been my joy to celebrate every one of her milestones! She loves deeply and wants to be your best friend. I’m excited to see her continue to blossom once she finds that perfect forever family!”

We’re excited, too! If you think you’ve got the perfect proverbial garden for Freya to bloom, then please fill out an application to adopt. Just be prepared to travel—Freya is gnawing on a cheese bone in southern Delaware, and will not be shipped.

FBRN dogs are in foster care in people’s private homes. For the foster families’ safety, we do not disclose specific locations, and we don’t set up meet and greets prior to applications. For detailed information about the dogs in our care, please read the extensive bios on each dog.