Emma

Meet Emma

Emma is a sweet, silly, and sensitive staff favorite!

She can feel unsure around new people or unfamiliar situations, but when given the time and space to move at her own pace, she truly shines. With patience and gentle support, we’ve watched Emma blossom into a goofy, affectionate girl who is growing more confident
greeting new friends and exploring new spaces.

Emma’s favorite things include romping around with dog pals, playing keep away with toys, snuggling close to her people, zooming happily outside, and winding down with a frozen Kong stuffed with cream cheese. As she’s become more comfortable in the shelter, she has begun approaching strangers on her own, offering loose, excited greetings that show just how far she has come.

Emma is looking for an adopter who understands that big transitions can be hard and is willing to adjust expectations while she settles in. She may always feel a little unsure in brand-new situations, but we’ve seen her face those moments
with courage and steadily build confidence when she isn’t rushed or pressured. With a slow, supportive start during her first few weeks at home, Emma has all the potential to thrive and become a wonderful, devoted companion.

As we get to learn more about Emma, we are recommending she meet her potential adoptive family at the shelter on more than one occassion. This will include consults and hands on learning with our shelter staff on how best to support her in a new environment. If you currently have a dog in your home, Emma should meet that dog at the shelter as part of her adoption process.

Stop by Northeast Animal Shelter to meet Emma. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 11:30am-5pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.

Visit www.mspca.org/petresources to learn how to prepare for a successful first few weeks at home with a your adopted pet!

NEW! Extended evening hours for dog adoptions only until 7PM on Wednesdays on the Cape, and on Thursdays in Boston, Methuen, and Salem.

Please note, in an effort to keep the stress levels reduced for the dogs in our care, our dog kennel areas will not be open to walk through. Interested adopters will work with a matchmaker on staff to determine which dog(s) they are interested in and if we can identify a match, potential adopters will be able to meet those dogs outside of the kennel. Cat and small animal areas will remain open to walk through.