Raya

Meet Raya!

Raya's story begins in a way we'll never forget. There's one video we chose not to share—Raya standing over her sibling who had been struck and killed in the median of a busy highway. Cars flew by, but she refused to leave. She stayed right there, loyal and heartbroken, until one of our volunteers was able to bring her to safety. That was the day Raya's new life began.

Today she's a happy, resilient young girl who's left so much of her past behind. Raya is playful, goofy, athletic, and absolutely hilarious. When she gets the zoomies, she doesn't just run—she hops like a little deer, bouncing across the yard in a way that's guaranteed to make you laugh. She loves adventures. Walks? Yes. Car rides? Absolutely. Hiking? Exploring? Count her in. The second someone heads toward the front door, she's convinced she's included. In fact, she'd probably walk for miles before she'd willingly turn around and head home.

But once the adventure is over, Raya has one more job... being as close to you as physically possible. She wants to be in your lap, curled up beside you on the couch, and slowly taking over your bed one inch at a time. She's looking for a family that truly wants their dog to be part of everyday life, and we're looking for adopters who are excited to give her exactly that. Raya forms deep bonds with her people and loves with her whole heart. She isn't a dog who wants to spend all day by herself. This girl has survived heartbreak, learned to trust again, and is ready to pour all that love into a family of her own.

Ideal Home

A fenced-in yard is a must for this girl because that's where she loves having the majority of her adventures. Raya needs a home without cats, as they are just a little too exciting for her. She'll likely be easiest to place as an only dog, especially for adopters whose resident dogs aren't able to meet her beforehand.

Ongoing Health

All of our dogs are cleared by a licensed veterinarian for transport and arrive to their adopters spayed/neutered with age-appropriate vaccines completed and are microchipped. Note: We cannot guarantee breed mix. It is a guess based on physical characteristics and any known history.

Training & Support

Raya does need slow, positive introductions with new people and other dogs. Once she realizes you're a friend, she's incredibly affectionate and loyal, but she likes a little time to figure things out first. Her foster uses a sturdy crate when needed to help with some separation anxiety and keep her out of puppy mischief. If you're gone 8-10 hours most days with little time together, Raya probably isn't the right match.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• You can fill out our online application at www.bit.ly/mu-adopt.
• Once submitted, we will reach out to approved applicants by phone.
• Completed applications take priority over inquiries or emails.

Transporation

This dog is currently in South Mississippi. Local and out-of-town adopters are welcome. For out-of-town adopters, we offer virtual meet-and-greets and can arrange transport to many states in the Northeast. The adoption fee includes transport to the city on this listing. Transports run every 2-3 weeks to that location. We cannot adopt to Rhode Island due to import restrictions.