When I found my tiny mix, a runaway from a puppy mill (because she is Smart!) She was almost bald, red bumpy skin from flea bites, almost 50% underweight and all teeth were loose, plus tits filled with milk from yet another litter. Not easy to catch, either, then huddled in a crate all the way home (7 hours) I ended up carrying the crate into the house at 2 am because she wasn't leaving it! The next day we bonded over food, the next day my girlfriend came to see my new friend, bringing small-dog stuff from her house...i had only had 60+ lb-ers, ever. As soon as Wendy saw her, she began to tremble so violently I had to put her down, I thought it was a seizure! After about a year, she now snuggles happily on any available lap, gets all excited when she sees a party is planned. They just need love & nutrition! Even most of her teeth tightened back up! You are Great!
She wants to trust again. I can see it.
Baby steps.
She defenitely does, sadly I have to go home before complete trust was built. It is slow progress. Saddened by how much a stranger being in house makes her feel.
People suck. I wish you continued progress in getting her past the fear.