Gorgeous, russet-coated Aideen is shy, trying to stay unnoticed, until someone reaches out to the 18-month-old, spayed girl. Then Aideen melts into her new friend. This pup’s confidence and self-worth seem to come from feeling that someone likes her. It’s sad that someone ever made the sweet girl doubt that she deserves to be and will be wanted.

Of course, Aideen’s feelings aren’t unreasonable. She’s waited in the shelter for a while. The staff thought someone would come for such a nice pup. Mayne Aideen hoped so, too. But Aideen was disappointed again.

There must have been many times when her owner destroyed Aideen’s hopes. All Aideen wished was that she could count on someone. Aideen is still a pup. Her wishes could come true