I always say, "There is a home for every dog, we just have to find it." 
Copper is THAT dog! He has been ADOPTED and is living his best life! 👏
Last summer I received a weekly email from the county shelter with the "Rescue only" dogs; meaning they cannot be adopted to the public for various health reasons. (Copper was not neutered and was heartworm positive) I’m a sucker for a brindle and asked for a foster. 
 We pulled Copper and he was very timid and scared. His foster mom was very patient but Copper didn't want to leave an area in her home and he wasn't thrilled about going outside. He pulled on the leash too much so was moved to another foster home. We didn't hear much about Copper while at this home until they had some issues and wanted him gone. (He showed his teeth when they tried to get him off the furniture and was having some accidents in the house). We contacted a renowned trainer and Copper went off to Camp for two months!  We did not spare any expense getting this boy the training he needed. and he soon learned leash, crate manners, and basic commands. He also got out in the world to experience different situations that scared him. 
When someone applied for Copper we were happy but wanted to do a foster to adopt to ensure it was a right fit. In a few short weeks they were having issues and wanted to return Copper. We didn't have a place for him to go right at the Holidays and luckily our trainer, Jeff offered to board him for us. Copper then sat in boarding for two months with no offers of a foster home.
I honestly did not know what to do. He couldn't stay there forever living in a kennel. Rescues do not receive public funding so long term boarding cost was also a factor.  
One day i posted in the foster group about needing placement for Copper and it caused quite the stir of drama as different people have different views on how an anxious, fearful dog should be handled. Copper did NOT do well while on mediations and it caused him a lot of stress and he showed some aggressive behavior. (showing teeth; growling)  Once off the meds he no longer exhibited this behavior. 
When Michelle sent me a message asking to take Copper i couldn't believe it. I said, "are you serious?"  She said, "if he bites me he bites me. He has his whole life to like me".  (just fyi Copper has never bitten anyone-)
We quietly moved Copper with the help of our amazing trainer and Copper has been settling into his new life and routine for the last several weeks. Copper is not on ANY medication. He no longer has accidents in the house. He plays with all the dogs and cats and even likes the husband! He is especially fond of a little dog named Wilbur (little man) who was also adopted from PLP. 
Copper is now able to just "Dog" in his FOREVER HOME. 
He runs laps in the yard and has not exhibited any bad behavior. He is sweet and content. 
We knew he had a place in the world. We just had to find it. 
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Michelle and our trainer, Jeff for giving Copper the love, patience and training he needed. 
Thanks Penny for loving Copper and fostering him when we pulled him from the shelter. He will always love you! 
Copper we are so proud of YOU and we love you. You have caused us a lot of stress. Thank you to everyone who shared, donated, transported, or helped Copper in any way!! It takes a village! 
Don't give up on the hard dogs!! They will teach you and give you more back than you could imagine. 
THIS is why Rescue Matters!!! 
Have a wonderful life Copper!