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By Lucy Notarantonio
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A dog that was once "afraid of her own shadow" is waiting for a place to call home after being found on the streets.
Celia, who is around 1 year old, was rescued by the Yancey County Humane Society after being picked up by animal control. On December 10, the Burnsville, North Carolina, shelter wrote a heartbreaking Facebook post that has received over 200 likes.
The shelter's manager, Ember Trimble, 54, told Newsweek that Celia is best suited to "a home with the time and patience to gain her trust and teach her how to be a dog."
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While Celia is getting better by the day, she still has a long way to go. The shelter's post said she didn't know how to walk on a leash when she arrived and would cower away from people.
The post continued: "I wish she could talk, I want to know her story. She seemed completely feral. Never aggressive just scared."
Celia is in foster care with other dogs that have helped her learn how to trust humans. Now, she allows petting and will rest her head on people's laps.
However, "she is still nervous of unfamiliar sounds" according to the post, but she is learning quickly.
"This temperament can be very rewarding as you help her blossom and she becomes your best friend," the post said.
Sadly, cases like Celia's are all too familiar. Newsweek has published many articles highlighting how many dogs are in desperate need of a home. Some, however, do have a happy ending, like Tina Fey, a dog who was recently adopted after a rough start to life.
Shelter dogs may require extra love and care, but it is certainly worth it. Recently, Newsweek published a touching story about a dog that discovered love for the first time.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty says approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters every year. Of those, approximately 3.1 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.
So far, the Facebook post has received 20 comments, many of which are wishing for a Christmas miracle for Celia.
"I pray she gets the loving forever home she deserves," said one user.
Another said: "Celia, someone somewhere will see you and fall in love."
Wrote another: "She will need a quiet and patient person. When they come around, they are the most loving pets."
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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