[anonymous]

Quote “Well, scouring the net, Royal Canine does not seem to have a good reputation in general”

Stop scouring the net! Too much bogus information. Listen to a veterinary healthcare professional that has examined the dog. What worked for someone else’s dog won’t necessarily work for yours.

Five days! Give the dog a break, they need at least a month to transition. She is probably grieving her previous home.
Some dogs stop eating when they are kenneled, never mind being sent to a new home.
A small breed at 6 months is almost an adult.
In fact, I hope she has been fixed. The vets those shelters use do the bare minimum due to budget constraints.
Usually just vaccinations and a quick look over…not a thorough exam.
Make sure her teeth are okay, small breeds have lousy teeth, if there is pain that would explain her reluctance to eat.
This is a good time to find a vet near home and have a meet and greet. Discuss flea/tick prevention, heartworm meds, etc.