Shelby

Shelby is a 6-month-old, spayed female Shepherd/Hound/Terrier mix who currently weighs 39 pounds. She is expected to be a large dog when fully grown, with a long body type. Shelby is a happy, goofy, and affectionate puppy with a playful spirit and a heart full of love. She is curious about the world, eager to learn, and deeply connected to her people, making everyday moments feel special. Shelby, her sister, and their mom were rescued from a shelter in San Antonio, Texas, where they had been strays. She has thrived in foster care and is now looking for her forever home.

Ideal Home

Shelby would thrive in an active home that enjoys a dog's companionship and attention, is patient with puppy training, and wants an affectionate family member. Whether it's hiking, walking, playing in the yard, or simply spending time together, Shelby wants to be included. She would likely do well with younger children, provided the family understands puppy behavior and is patient with training and supervision. Shelby 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.

Ongoing Health

Shelby is a healthy puppy.

Training & Support

Shelby is still in the process of house training and has made significant progress, now reliably pottying outside. She shows subtle wandering behaviors when she needs to go indoors, and with consistency, she is expected to master house training quickly. Shelby sleeps through the night in her crate and tolerates crating, though she 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 eats enthusiastically and would benefit from a slow feeder. Any mild growling has only occurred with her sister and appears related to puppy competition for attention rather than true resource guarding. Shelby initially struggled with stairs but now confidently goes up and down on her own. She is still a puppy and needs continued basic training. She has already learned to sit and plays appropriately with toys and bones. She loves sniffing and would likely enjoy scent-based activities or classes.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time.
• This is a volunteer-run rescue, and we ask that you are serious about moving forward in our adoption process.
• If someone other than yourself is part of the decision-making process, please ensure you have spoken with them and they are on board.
• Our process starts with an application. If we think you might be 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.

Transportation

Shelby is currently in a foster home in Washougal, Washington, and is available for meet-and-greets. Transports run every few weeks, and approved adopters will have the dog on the next available transport once approved. Transport is included in the adoption donation.