Shelby is a 6-month-old, spayed female Shepherd/Hound/Terrier mix who currently weighs 39 pounds and is expected to be a large dog when fully grown. She has a long body type and is a joyful, affectionate, and playful puppy with a heart full of love. Shelby was rescued with her mother and sister from a shelter in San Antonio, Texas, and has thrived in her foster home. She is curious, eager to learn, and deeply connected to her people, bringing warmth and joy wherever she goes.
Ideal Home
Shelby would thrive in an active home that enjoys a dog's companionship and attention. She needs a family that is patient with puppy training and wants an affectionate family member to include in their adventures, whether it's hiking, walking, playing in the yard, or simply spending quality time together.
Ongoing Health
Shelby is a young puppy and is still growing. No specific health conditions are mentioned in her listing.
Training & Support
Shelby is in the process of house training and is making great progress. She sleeps through the night in her crate but prefers to be near her people and other dogs. She may bark briefly when crated during the day but will settle. She should not be crated excessively as she is social and happiest when included in daily life. Shelby has learned to sit and walks nicely on a harness. She is still a puppy and will need continued basic training. She would likely benefit from scent-based activities or classes due to her love for sniffing. While she has shown mild growling with her sister, it appears related to puppy competition for attention rather than true resource guarding, and she has had no issues with toys or treats around other dogs. She would benefit from a slow feeder for her enthusiastic eating habits.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- If you are a good fit, we will reach out to coordinate 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.
- Transport is included in our adoption donation.
Transportation
Shelby is currently in a foster home in Washougal, Washington, and is available for meet-and-greets there. Transports run every few weeks, and approved adopters will have the dog on the next available transport. Transport is included in the adoption donation.
