Nona

Nona is a 1-year-old, 50 lb, spayed female Staffie mix with a personality that's truly starting to shine! She's in her "older puppy era," full of playful energy but also growing in confidence and soaking up everything the world has to offer. Nona is built like a little tank with a short, sturdy frame and an adorably front-heavy build. Watching her zoom around the yard with her favorite toys or sprint to keep up with her longer-legged foster siblings is a constant source of amusement. Despite her low rider stature, she's incredibly fast and greets her foster mom with enthusiastic leaps when she returns home.

Nona is a sweet and playful companion who loves to be near her people, happily tagging along wherever you go. Her whole body wiggles with excitement, especially her adorable booty, and her tail wags a mile a minute. She loves meeting new friends and has been practicing her socialization skills, from strolls downtown to meeting new doggy pals and friendly strangers. She even did wonderfully when she recently met a small child! Nona can be a bit stubborn, which only adds to her charm. She's a clever girl who loves to solve puzzles and learn new things. She's highly motivated by toys and treats, making training a fun and rewarding experience. She's already mastered "sit" and is working on her leash manners. Nona enjoys adventures and can go on walks of up to 2-3 miles, taking in all the sights and smells. While she may not love the car ride, she's a delightful companion once she arrives. She is fully crate trained, especially overnight, and settles in beautifully. Nona is also doing great with her potty training and just needs a family to continue reinforcing her routine. She's a bit of a shy watchdog and will sound the alarm if she hears or sees something unfamiliar. One of Nona's most irresistible features is her adorable underbite, which makes her goofy expressions even cuter.

Ideal Home

Nona would do best in a home with a canine companion who is respectful of personal space and happy to share the spotlight, as she can get a bit extra attached to a favorite toy. While she hasn't been around cats or other children in a home setting, based on her personality, we think she'd do well in a calm home with respectful, well-mannered children who understand how to interact with an older puppy. She'd thrive with a confident canine friend to play with and learn from, but she'd also be perfectly happy soaking up all the attention as your one-and-only.

Ongoing Health

Nona is a healthy, spayed female.

Training & Support

Nona has mastered "sit" and is continuing to work on her leash manners. She is fully crate trained, especially overnight, and is doing great with her potty training. She can be a bit shy and will alert you to unfamiliar sounds or sights.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• If we believe it may be a good match, we will reach out to schedule a phone interview, followed by a video call with the foster home.
• A virtual home visit, along with personal and veterinary reference checks, are required to complete the adoption process.

Transporation

Nona is currently located in Austin, TX, but she can be transported out of state to approved adopters. Transport is included in the adoption donation and runs every few weeks.