CNY SPCA Pet of the Week: Acacia is sweet in spite of rough life

Acacia (pronounced uh-kay-shah) is a tree that grows in the harsh savannahs of Africa and has become a representation of resilience due to its hardy nature in harsh conditions. Our Acacia is a lot like her namesake.

With a brindle coat like sun-dappled dry grasses under an acacia tree, Acacia came to us through our cruelty department and has shown us that having a rough start to life hasn’t made her as harsh as the desert. She’s sweet like ice cream at the end of a hot day and is looking for her forever family to melt into.

Acacia is not one for standing as a lone sentinel in expansive grasslands. She prefers the comfort of the forest and to be surrounded by her family. Two-year-old Acacia hasn’t learned yet what it means to have a dedicated family that’s going to come back to her at the end of the day, every day. And she’ll need a family with the patience to teach her that and help her develop the confidence to be left by herself until her family returns.

She is a very sweet and happy girl with lots of energy. She was a top student in our shelter training class; she loves to learn and train. She also loves toys and other dogs. We think she would make a wonderful companion in an adult home.

TO ADOPT

In order to adopt, you must fill out an application, pay an adoption fee, and your current pets must be up to date on their rabies vaccines. All adopted cats and dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and have had all vaccinations before they go to a new home.

LOCATION

CNY SPCA, 5878 East Molloy Road, Syracuse

CONTACT

For more information about adoption, call 315-454-4479, email frontdesk1@cnyspca.org, or visit cnyspca.org.