Layla the Dog Lovin Doll

Meet Layla! Layla is a stunning 5-year-old pup with a gorgeous, light brown coat, big, upright ears that practically demand ear scratches, and a heart full of love, just waiting for the right family. We think she might be a Shepherd-Pitty mix, but with rescue, its always a guess but one thing is certain: shes one of the sweetest girls you will ever meet.

Layla is a little shy at first, and she takes her time warming up to new people. But the magic happens when she finds someone she trusts, her tail wags, her eyes sparkle, and she showers that person with quiet, devoted affection. Her foster has proven that with a little patience and love, Layla will absolutely learn to trust and adore her humans. She's a gentle soul, the kind of dog who will curl up next to you, soak up pets, and quietly remind you that love does not always need words. Watch Layla's video here: https://youtu.be/pW-QJCJeCdQ?si=KWjQeIElowbdL5Em

Here is the best part about Layla: she is an absolute doggy superstar. Her tail wags the second she sees her four-legged friends, and she thrives when she has a dog companion to hang out with. She's social, friendly, and polite. Layla loves her canine family and will happily spend hours snuggling, chilling, or just walking side by side with her doggy buddy. A calm, aloof male dog in her forever home would be ideal, someone who can help her feel safe and confident, and give her the friendship she adores. She's not looking for a playmate for zoomies, she is looking for a bestie for life.

Layla is also cat-tolerant, giving kitties her polite bubble of space while still coexisting peacefully. So if your kitty minds their business, Layla will do the same! And when it comes to kids, she'd probably do best with older children around 8 and up because of her sensitivity to new people and touch. That said, if your household has kiddos, a kid test is easy enough, so just let us know; Layla just wants everyone to move at her pace.

This gentle girl is happiest in a home where she can decompress, feel safe, and let her personality shine at her own pace. She may need a little leash confidence in new places before apartment life is fully comfortable, but once she's settled, she'll be a quiet, loving companion anywhere.

Layla's perfect family is one that will understand her gentle, sensitive nature and give her the time she needs to trust new people. She absolutely needs a dog friend to share her life with; her happiness depends on having a fellow pup to lean on. She'll do beautifully in a calm home with older kids or adults who love slow snuggles, soft pets, and peaceful companionship. Layla is the ultimate gentle soul, sweet, loyal, and ridiculously dog-friendly. She may take her time to warm up, but when she does, she will shower her family with quiet love and her amazing canine devotion. If you are looking for a calm, loving companion who will become your heart-melting, tail-wagging shadow, Layla is ready to steal your heart.

Ideal Home

A home where she can decompress, feel safe, and let her personality shine at her own pace. She needs a calm, aloof male dog companion. Older children (around 8 and up) or adults who love slow snuggles, soft pets, and peaceful companionship.

Ongoing Health

Layla is up-to-date on all vetting, including DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, flea prevention, and a 12-month heartworm preventative injectable. She has also been tested for heartworm.

Training & Support

Layla may need some leash confidence in new places. She is sensitive to new people and touch, so moving at her pace is important.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $900, which includes all vetting, transport, a Martingale collar, and a health certificate.
• Adopters receive discounts on Embark DNA tests, 30 days of Trupanion pet insurance, a free private online dog training session with GoodPup, discounts on in-person dog training through Rover Training, discounts on Fetch dog food subscription, coupons for Petco, and discounts on Dr. Cuddles products.
• Adopters also receive discounted heartworm, flea prevention, and monthly dewormer, and access to an exclusive Facebook Adopters page.

Transportation

We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system. This includes drop-off locations in 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). A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs. Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.