07/05/2026
We need to talk about Queenie.
346 days. That's how long she's been waiting. đź’”
When Queenie first came back to us last summer, she'd light up every time someone walked by her kennel. Up on her feet, tail going, so excited at even the chance of getting out. Now when you walk by, she stays on her bed. She doesn't even lift her head. The dog who used to jump up for every single visitor now waits quietly while the world walks past.
Her joy isn't gone. It's just waiting for someone worth getting up for.
Because the people walking by never get to know her. They don't know this 5-year-old pittie mix is housebroken and knows sit, stay, and shake. They don't know she actually loves bath time (yes, really). They don't know she survived parvo as a puppy because this community refused to give up on her. They don't know she's terrified of spray cheese, which is honestly the funniest thing about her.
But here's the thing about Queenie. She's not the dog who loves everyone in the room. She's the dog who loves YOU.
Queenie isn't looking for everyone. She's looking for her person. A quiet, grownups-only home where she gets to be the star of the show, with someone patient enough to let her settle in and discover that slow-burn loyalty is something pretty special. She'd love nothing more than to be your one and only. Cats are a pass for this girl, and if you have a resident dog, we'll set up a meet and greet to see if they hit it off.
If you can't adopt, share this. Somewhere out there is a calm home with a soft spot on the couch and someone who's been waiting for a dog exactly like her.
Queenie, we haven't given up on you. Not for one single day. đź’”
đź“Ť Humane Society for Hamilton County, 10501 Hague Road, Fishers, IN
