Orangina is a shy, sweet 10-pound Terrier mix who is slowly discovering the joys of feeling safe. At 1–2 years old, she enjoys quiet toy play, cozy naps, morning tail wags, and occasional treat-time kisses. She needs a patient home that will celebrate her small steps toward confidence.

Ideal Home

Orangina would do best with a quiet, gentle family that allows her to build trust at her own pace. She has lived comfortably with small and gentle larger dogs, but prefers calm companions who respect her space. Introductions should be slow and supervised. She may be suitable for gentle older children who understand her boundaries. Cats have not been tested.

A crate or exercise pen will provide her with a familiar retreat. She enjoys a predictable routine and a mellow lifestyle with quiet play, backyard time, and plenty of rest.

Ongoing Health

• Orangina is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, treated for fleas and ticks, and microchipped.
• Her coat sheds regularly.

Training & Support

• She is fully housetrained in her foster home and has had no accidents there.
• She sleeps quietly in her crate overnight and rests comfortably there when her foster leaves; no separation anxiety has been observed.
• Leash walking is still a work in progress, and she will need gentle, gradual practice.
• She enjoys chewing toys and has previously chewed a leash and collar, so her equipment should be supervised and appropriate chew toys provided.
• She has not shown digging behavior, and her foster has not heard her bark.

Application Details

• Adoption fee: $650
• Foster-to-adopt is available as an option.
• Applications start by contacting the provider through Wags.

Orangina will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express, 3910 Middlefield Road, on Saturday, October 10, from 12 PM–3 PM unless adopted before the event.