- Adoption status
- Sponsored Dog
- DOB
- 6 years old
- Sex
- Female
- Spayed/Neutered?
- Yes
- Breed
- Pit mix
Calabaza: A Fighter with a Gentle Heart
When Calabaza wandered into a New Orleans mechanic shop, she was barely clinging to life—emaciated, weak, and defensive. Her body told the story of severe neglect, and her spirit was guarded. But thanks to the kindness of the shop’s receptionists, who patiently earned her trust and brought her to us at Villalobos, Calabaza was given a chance to heal.
Her journey hasn’t been easy. She arrived coughing, struggling to stand, and nursing an injured leg and hip. A vet visit confirmed she was heartworm positive, but with treatment and care, her body has slowly recovered.
But healing goes beyond the physical. While Calabaza has learned to trust a small handful of VRC staff, she still carries deep emotional scars. She has a strong dislike of hoses and is wary of men, leading us to believe her past holds painful memories we may never fully understand.
Despite her struggles, she has shown resilience and a capacity for love—on her terms, in her time. She’s not an easy dog, but she is a special one. Calabaza’s home may be with us at VRC where she can continue to heal, trust, and simply be loved for who she is, but we hope that our supporters will enjoy loving her along with us.