Dinah is a gentle soul with a comforting presence, a beautiful Rottweiler/Shepherd mix (best guess!) who is just over a year old and weighs 63 lbs. She has a way of making you slow down and smile, with soft eyes that draw you in and a sweet demeanor that melts at your feet for a moment of love. Dinah is a deeply loving dog who adores gentle affection and belly rubs, forming quiet, meaningful connections that feel incredibly special. While she can be a bit shy in new environments, underneath that initial shyness is a playful and affectionate girl who truly loves her people. She's sensitive to tone, energy, and movement, blossoming when she feels safe and accepted for who she is. She has a wonderfully soft mouth when taking treats and is incredibly thoughtful.
Ideal Home
Dinah would thrive in a calmer home with older kids or adults who understand shy dogs and the beauty of letting trust build slowly. She is not recommended for homes with cats or very small dogs, as busy environments and fast movements can initially overwhelm her. She would likely do best with respectful, socially savvy dogs, especially calm or playful medium to large dogs who won't crowd her.
Ongoing Health
No specific health conditions are mentioned in the listing.
Training & Support
Dinah takes comfort in calm voices and kind handling. While initially needing time to trust other dogs, she exhibits appropriate social skills. She can give fair, controlled corrections when needed with pushy dogs and then moves on.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- The adoption fee is $1000, which includes vetting, microchipping, a Martingale collar, a health certificate, and transport.
- An $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.
- A video call with your potential pet is part of the process before finalizing adoption.
Transportation
We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue-run USDA-certified transport system, ensuring every pet travels safely and comfortably. Transport includes drop-off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI, and Canada. Canadian adopters can pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT. Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.
