'I would wish that she doesn't have to be afraid of us': Pawrents adopt a shy 5-year-old and a year later are still trying to build trust and find what will make her feel at home

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• Tuna for the win! With time, patience, and a calm routine, she’ll keep building confidence and start feeling more comfortable sharing her world with her pawrents. Slow progress is still progress.

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• Say hello when you see her, keep things calm, and don’t worry too much. She isn’t unhappy, just taking her time getting used to the new situation and her pawrents.

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• Patience is the most important thing here. Every tiny step forward matters. With gentle consistency and time, she’ll learn that her pawrents mean safety, and her confidence will keep blooming.

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