Dinah Dove Gentle Heart

Dinah is a gentle soul who radiates a sense of calm and comfort. This beautiful Rottweiler/Shepherd mix, estimated to be a little over a year old and weighing 63 lbs, is still exploring the world and her playful, affectionate personality is blossoming. Dinah adores gentle affection, melts for belly rubs, and forms deep, meaningful connections that feel incredibly special. She's a sensitive and thoughtful dog who notices tone, energy, and intention. Dogs like Dinah form incredibly strong bonds with those who offer patience and safety. If you're looking for a soft soul who wants gentle affection, belly rubs, and someone to love deeply, Dinah is ready and waiting for you.

Ideal Home

Dinah is not recommended for homes with cats or very small dogs. Fast movement and busy environments can overwhelm her, so she would likely thrive most in a calmer home with older kids or adults who understand shy dogs and the beauty of letting trust build slowly.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

Dinah initially needed time to settle in with other dogs but showed appropriate social skills once comfortable. Pushy dogs can overwhelm her, though she gives fair, controlled corrections when needed. She enjoys rough-and-tumble play once she lets her guard down. She craves soft affection, patient reassurance, and gentle connection, and blossoms when she realizes nobody expects anything from her except simply being herself.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $1000 and includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship).
• A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.
• Adopters receive extensive behavioral testing and information from trainers, discounts on Embark DNA tests, 30 days of Trupanion pet insurance, a free online dog training session with GoodPup, access to local dog trainers through Rover Training, discounts on Fetch, coupons for Petco, discounts on Dr. Cuddles products, and discounted heartworm, flea prevention, and monthly dewormer.
• Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.

Transporation

We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travels safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Drop-off locations include WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). You can track your pet's journey in real time and receive photo updates. Before the adoption is finalized, you will meet your pet through a video call.