Marshmallow is a Great Dane who was surrendered by a shelter in Florida. Animal control found Marshmallow first and contacted her former owner, who unfortunately did not want her anymore. When Marshmallow arrived at her foster home, she was shy, scared, and underweight.
Jordan, Marshmallow’s foster mom, wanted the best for her. Jordan already had four dogs and loved meeting new foster dogs. However, Marshmallow was too nervous to interact with them. She would only eat if Jordan were beside her, and it seemed like she was scared to be left alone.
The first thunderstorm Jordan experienced with Marshmallow was a turning point. Marshmallow was unsettled in bed with Jordan, pacing back and forth. Jordan cuddled and petted Marshmallow until she finally realized she was safe in her new home.
Marshmallow was more comfortable around people and only played with the other dogs. She would get anxious if the other dogs got too rowdy and preferred to stay with Jordan and Marshmallow when the other dogs were calm and relaxed.
However, Marshmallow still got nervous when the other dogs became too loud. She was friendly and welcoming to people and would sit on their lap immediately.
As time passed, Marshmallow started to come out of her shell. Once Jordan began having some friends and their dogs over, Marshmallow became one of the pack. Even though she had already left her comfort zone, Marshmallow was naturally calm and loved to drink cappuccino.
For Jordan, cuddling with a Great Dane was like having the best-weighted blanket ever. Marshmallow liked to do everything with Jordan and loved to cuddle. When the time came for Jordan to let go of Marshmallow, she was nervous because they had bonded so strongly.
The family who adopted Marshmallow was thrilled to meet her, which made Jordan happy, too. She was glad to see Marshmallow go to a family that would cherish her as much as she did. Finally, a once shy dog became open to people and loved again.
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