Shelby is a happy, goofy, and affectionate 6-month-old Shepherd/Hound/Terrier mix puppy with a heart full of love and a playful spirit. She weighs 39 pounds and is expected to be a large dog when full grown, with a long body type. Shelby and her mom and sister were rescued from a shelter in San Antonio, Texas, after being found as strays. She has thrived in foster care and is now looking for her forever home!
Ideal Home
Shelby would thrive in a home that enjoys a dog's companionship and attention, is patient with puppy training, and wants an active, affectionate family member. Whether it's hiking, walking, playing in the yard, or simply spending time together, Shelby wants to be included. She enjoys the company of other dogs and may benefit from having a canine companion, though she can succeed equally well as an only dog if her social and activity needs are met. She would likely do well with younger children, provided the family understands puppy behavior and is patient with training and supervision.
Ongoing Health
No specific health conditions are mentioned.
Training & Support
Shelby is still in the process of house training and has made significant progress. She sleeps through the night in her crate and tolerates crating, but prefers to be near her people and other dogs. She may bark briefly when crated during the day but will settle, especially when left alone. Shelby should not be crated excessively, as she is social and happiest when included in daily life. She is still a puppy and needs continued basic training. She has already learned to sit, walks nicely on a harness, and plays appropriately with toys and bones. She loves sniffing and would likely enjoy scent-based activities or classes. While she has shown mild growling with her sister, it appears related to puppy competition for attention rather than true resource guarding. She would benefit from a slow feeder.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- If you are a good fit, you will be contacted for a phone interview.
- This is followed by a video call with the foster home.
- Virtual home visit, personal and vet reference checks are required to complete the process.
Transporation
Shelby is currently in a foster home in WASHOUGAL, WASHINGTON and is available for meet and greets! Transports run every few weeks and will have the dog on the next available transport once approved. Transport is included in the adoption donation.
