From Shelter to Griffith Park Trails: Spicy Habanero’s Journey of Trust 🐾

Spicy Habanero aka: Rooooooovie (he is always growling at us)

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We met Spicy Habanero two years ago at the Long Beach Animal Shelter. Abandoned, fearful, and clearly heartbroken, he wouldn’t let anyone near him for months. It was clear someone had dumped him—left him behind without a second thought.

It’s hard to put into words what it means when a dog finally starts to trust again. For Spicy, it took two full years of love, patience, and quiet consistency. Slowly but surely, he let us in—no cuddles yet but for harness fittings, and now… he’s officially a trail pup.

And for the first time, he let us put him into his little doggie carry bag (with no drama!) and walked alongside us on the trails like a total pro.

If you’ve ever loved a rescue, you know how deep the bond goes. Spicy is proof that even the most timid, scared pups can learn to feel safe again.

🐶 Want to help more animals like Spicy?

📍 Long Beach Animal Shelter 💸 Donate here
🏷️ Use hashtag #DontDumpMe to spread awareness.

Hanging out at the Autry Museum Park

👜 Want to carry your pup in style & comfort?

This is the exact dog carry bag Spicy uses for hikes and events. He’s under 10 lbs, and it works like a charm:👉 here

Every walk, every milestone—it all starts with trust.
Here’s to more dogs finding their forever people.