Dog Adoption Gallery
Last Updated: March 8, 2010
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BARNEY
BARNEY
Medium size neutered male Rottweiler mix. Estimated DOB June 2008 -- Barney and his friend Flirt arrived at the shelter as strays. Initially quite shy and overwhelmed by the shelter environment, Barney has made great strides in adapting to this new place. Once he realized there was good food, a warm place to sleep at night and lots of attention and affection, he has begun to quite enjoy the good life. Barney may always be a bit timid in nature and needs to find a gentle and benevolent leader to guide him through his confidence building and obedience training exercises. Sweet Barney is good with most dogs, but because of his current confidence level, he can be somewhat defensive at first meeting. At the shelter he appears to be fine around cats and further testing could be done upon request. We are recommending a home for Barney without small children merely due to his shyness. Barney is a very special dog and so ready to become someone's special boy.
BILL
Medium size neutered male Rottweiler mix. Estimated DOB March 2008 -- Handsome Bill arrived at the shelter as the lone adult dog abandoned along with 12 small puppies. Although young himself, he was an excellent “big brother” to the pups until human help arrived. Shelter life proved to be a bit stressful for Bill and he began developing some inappropriate kennel manners and behaviors. A modification plan was created to help Bill view the shelter and world around him in a new light -- he responded brilliantly! He can still be a bit uncertain in new situations and we will require an adopter who has the experience and desire to become Bill’s benevolent leader. Bill is friendly with dogs, good around cats and is housebroken if given regular opportunities to go outside. This special boy is still quite puppy-like and ready to have some fun. Bill wants to just be someone’s good boy and have a home to finally call his very own.
BLUEBERRY
Medium size neutered male Australian Cattle Dog mix. Estimated DOB January 1996 -- Perhaps someone needs to tell Blueberry he is a senior dog… This sweet boy surely doesn’t act like his 14 years. While he certainly isn’t a wild one, he does still have quite a bit of pep in his step. Blueberry is outgoing, affectionate and goofy. He is good with other dogs, has lived with cats, and likes everyone he meets. Blueberry would make a great candidate for the next ”Biggest Loser: Canine Edition”, as he needs to lose quite a bit of weight in order to be as healthy as possible. At 14 years old, this dog certainly deserves a home of his own sooner rather than later. If you’re looking for a wonderful senior pet you won’t find a nicer boy than Blueberry.
CHATO
Medium size neutered male Rottweiler mix. Estimated DOB September 2008 -- Chato was found as a stray wandering near traffic and was brought to the shelter for safe keeping. This young, exuberant boy is very friendly and loves everyone he meets. He is still very puppy-like and loves to play with other dogs, hike and partake in any kind of fun! He will need an adopter dedicated to working on giving him some good manners and basic obedience. Chato is one of those dogs who is happy, loves attention and is just an all around good boy. If you are looking for a long-term companion, we feel Chato will be an easy keeper, loving and devoted.
CLEM
Large size neutered male Great Pyrenees / Australian Shepherd mix. Estimated DOB September 2007 -- Clem is a big teddy bear. He is relatively laid back and enjoys going for walks as much as lounging around with family and friends. Clem gets along famously with female dogs but can act a bit bossy around males, especially when he is on a leash. At the shelter, Clem seems to be fine with cats and is friendly and loving with all the people he meets. Because he is such a big, strong boy, he will benefit from an adopter committed to ensuring he has good manners and some basic obedience skills in place. His breed combo could make him tend toward being a bit independent, so good recall skills should be established before allowing him to explore the valley off lead. With winter approaching, Clem could be just what you’re looking for to keep you company - as well as warm - on those chilly winter nights!
COOKIE
Large size spayed female Akita / Labrador Retriever mix. Estimated DOB September 2007 -- Cookie is a big, loveable girl, very friendly with people, kids and dogs alike. Her interest in cats is a bit intense, so Cookie needs to find a cat free home. She can be a bit timid when presented with unfamiliar situations, however, she is responding quite well to the confidence building exercises she’s receiving at the shelter. Cookie would benefit from sharing a home with another canine companion to help show her the ropes. As sweet as she is, Cookie is still quite a large, strong dog, one who requires a benevolent leader who can handle her size with confidence. It would be a plus if Cookie’s new family was familiar with her breed mix and thus the breed tendencies which can influence her personality. If you've always had a sweet tooth... we know our Cookie will hit the spot!
CUBBY BEAR
Medium size spayed female Husky / Cattle Dog mix. Estimated DOB January 1998 -- Cubby Bear’s owner was unable to properly care for her and she came to the shelter for the chance at a new life. She has spent most of her days living with her best friend, Blueberry, and hadn’t spent much time off of her property. She is therefore a bit unsure in new situations and surroundings and will require some patience from her new family. Cubby Bear seems initially to be a serious girl, not one to give her affections to just anyone. She needs to be sure you are trustworthy and then she will share her deepest secrets and her heart with you. Cubby gets along well with other dogs and it would be lovely if she and Blueberry could stay together. If not, we feel it would be best for her to have another canine companion to be part of her new family. Cubby Bear is housebroken and would do best in a home experienced with shy dogs and without young children. This sweet girl has fallen on some hard times and would so appreciate a warm bed and lots of love to go along with it.
FLIRT
Medium size spayed female Boxer mix. Estimated DOB June 2008 – Flirt came to the shelter as a stray. At first, Flirt was a bit timid, but once she realized she was among friends, her happy, goofy Boxer personality emerged. Although still a bit timid at first meetings, Flirt has proven to be quite friendly and sweet. She gets along well with other dogs, but she may be a bit too interested in cats to share a home with them. This pretty girl is very athletic, always ready to go hiking and exploring the world. Flirt would do best in a home where she will get regular exercise and where she will, of course, be treasured and loved forever.
HARVEST
Medium size spayed female Labrador Retriever mix. Estimated DOB May 2008 -- Harvest is one of our most under socialized dogs at the shelter. That said, she is also one of the most loveable and loyal dogs with the people she knows. Harvest is experiencing new things and learning that the world isn’t such a scary place day by day. She is a wonderful hiking buddy, great with dogs and cats and very eager to bond with people. She requires a guardian who will take things slowly and continue to build her confidence through positive new experiences. We recommend she does not go to a home with children but feel Harvest would do very well in a home with another confident canine. If you’ve had experience with timid dogs, or feel you have an appropriate environment for Harvest, please stop by the shelter to meet this gem of a dog.
JIMMY
Medium size neutered male Labrador Retriever mix. Estimated DOB January 2006 -- Jimmy has been patiently waiting for his new home, and during this time, he has shown us what a spectacular dog he is. When Jimmy first arrived he was a bit tentative and it seemed he hadn’t been out and about much, everything was new and a bit scary. Since he has been at the shelter however, he has been exposed to lots of new things and is gaining self confidence daily. Jimmy is one of our best off leash hiking dogs. He is great with every dog he meets and has fabulous recall. He likes nothing more than going for a run, and exploring his surroundings. Jimmy still gets a bit nervous in new situations, but he settles in very quickly, and he has been great about meeting new people on his outings. If you’re looking for a truly wonderful dog who has been waiting for his home for long enough, come meet Jimmy, his turn for happiness has arrived.
KENT
Kent
Medium size neutered male American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Estimated DOB December 2006 – Kent was found after being dumped on a busy highway. The wonderful folks who rescued him are unable to keep him permanently, but are offering him a foster home until he can find his own forever family. Kent is proving to be an all around great dog! He is completely housebroken, lounges around happily, loves to go for walks and is great off lead. Kent loves to play with other dogs and has not met a canine he doesn’t like. This precious boy is willing to forgive and forget in exchange for a new loving home where he will be loved and adored ‘til the end of time.
MAZY
Large size spayed female American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Estimated DOB June 2007 -- Mazy originally came to the shelter as a stray little puppy. Through the shelter's Pet Pal Volunteer Program, she has received much guidance & attention and has developed into a wonderful young adult dog. She has rapidly learned obedience and knows basic commands. Mazy is a large dog-- strong and sometimes rambunctious. Even though she is learning her manners like a star student, we do not recommend her for families with young children as she might play too rough. She’ll need an adopter that has plenty of dog experience who is ready to be a benevolent leader. Mazy walks very well on leash, loves to play with other dogs, and makes for a good couch potato as well. She is too interested in cats for us to trust her with them, but she would do well with another dog in the home. Mazy has been spending overnights with one of our volunteers and she is housebroken, loves to ride in a car, trained to come to a whistle and knows her basic commands. Mazy is waiting for her forever home, and is hoping not to have to spend any more of her adolescent life here at the Shelter.
MELE
Large size spayed female German Shepherd/Labrador Retriever mix. Estimated DOB January 2004 -- Mele arrived at the shelter as a stray, so not much is known about her past. When she arrived she had a large tumor on her mammary gland. After spaying her and removing the tumor, it was determined the mass was cancerous, but luckily was the type of tumor which rarely spreads. Sweet, pretty Mele is a bit on the shy side with people and should go to a quiet home which will allow her to blossom at her own pace. We’re recommending a home without children under 14 years old. Mele gets along with dogs when properly introduced, but can sometimes act a bit reactive with other dogs at the shelter. We don’t know what happened to Mele’s family, but we know she misses having her own place to call home. Mele is waiting to be someone’s special girl again.
MO
Medium size neutered male American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Estimated DOB February 2009 -- Sweet Mo is a very social boy who loves everyone he meets. When he arrived at the shelter, we explained to him he was here to find a forever family who would appreciate how wonderful he is -- Mo liked that! Before arriving at the shelter, no one had spent the time to teach him much in the way of obedience training or specific boundaries -- at the shelter, we find him quite eager to learn and he is definitely a quick study. Mo is very friendly and playful with other dogs and seems to be fine with cats too. He is ready to join the ranks of other dogs in our valley enjoying the best canine life ever! This boy is exuberant and has lots of energy, so his new family must be committed to working on his manners as well as providing regular exercise and adventures. Mo is a very good boy anxious to find his new forever home.
NICK
Medium size neutered male red heeler mix. Estimated DOB December 2008 -- Nick has been waiting for his new home longer than any puppy deserves. The last of a litter of 14 to be adopted, Nick has been spending the last few months in a loving foster home where he is learning the ins and outs of being a cherished family companion. Nick is housebroken, crate trained, great with other dogs and a wonderful hiking companion. Nick can be a bit timid around new people, but given time and some space, he warms up easily and eventually trusts everyone. Nick would do best in a quieter home without children. If you are looking for a dog that already has near perfect housemanners and is always up for a hike, this might just be the perfect dog for you!
ODIN - I'VE BEEN ADOPTED !!!
Medium size neutered male Labrador Retriever / Boxer mix. Estimated DOB May 2009 – Odin is a happy, exuberant puppy who came to the shelter because his owner could no longer keep him. He has lived in harmony with cats and seems to love dogs too. Odin was built for fun and adventure… he enjoys exploring the great outdoors and will require regular exercise. He will benefit from some obedience training and a benevolent leader who will guide him into adult-hood with good manners in place. Odin is such a good boy just waiting to find his own forever home.
PETEY
Medium size neutered male American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Estimated DOB October '04. Petey was surrendered to the shelter when his owners had to move and couldn't take him along. Petey is a wonderful dog who loves people and nothing better than to cuddle. He gets along well with other dogs but still needs a home who has time for him and who can give him the attention he deserves. This big handsome fellow is truly wonderful with his big heart and offers of warm kisses.
REDFORD
Medium size neutered male German Shepherd / Border Collie mix. Estimated DOB June 2009 – Redford was surrendered to the shelter so he could find a home where his new family has time for him. This sweet puppy is a bit shy and submissive but so very loving. Although he has lived with children before, Redford would do best in a quieter home dedicated to building up his confidence. He loves other dogs and would probably benefit from sharing his new life with another more confident canine. With some gentle training and consistent encouragement, we know Redford will blossom into the charming and captivating star he was born to be.
SEVEN
Medium size neutered male Heeler / American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Estimated DOB November 2008 -- Seven was surrendered to the shelter when his owners could no longer appropriately care for him. Upon his arrival at the shelter, he was not a happy-go-lucky puppy, but quite frightened, nervous and distrustful. After implementing a regime filled with consistency, positive training exercises and lots of TLC, the true essence of Seven began to emerge. Now, he greets everyone with a wiggling butt and is a happy, goofy boy. Seven is very playful with other dogs, but may be a bit too interested in cats to cohabitate with felines. He is looking for a home where he will continue to learn his basic obedience and build his confidence. He is ready to experience all the wonders life has to offer with a kind, benevolent leader to show him the way. If you like being lucky, we suggest you roll with Seven!
SHAKE
Large size neutered male German Shorthaired Pointer mix. Estimated DOB December 2008 -- Shake was transferred to our shelter from an overcrowded facility in Utah. He didn’t have much time left to find a home there, and after seeing what a wonderful dog he was we knew he would fit right in here! Shake is a very smart, energetic and social dog. He gets along well with other dogs, and loves everyone he meets. He may be too much for most cats, so we’re recommending a cat free home. Shake has not been taught much of his basic obedience, but he is a willing and eager participant. He needs someone committed to working on his obedience training as well as an active lifestyle with plenty of exercise. This young, happy, athletic dog will ultimately do more than just “shake”… he is certain to become a devoted, cherished companion for life.
TUCKER
Medium size neutered male Labrador Retriever. Estimated DOB August 2008 -- Tucker was found hanging out at a local reservoir all by himself. When his family could not be located, Tucker was brought to the shelter to find a new home where he will be loved forever. He is a very social and sweet dog who gets along well with both dogs and cats. Tucker loves every person he meets and is eager for affection and attention. This cute Lab has not been taught much in the way of obedience training and can be a bit timid in new situations. He is, however, always happy to learn something new and ready to trust someone to show him the way. Just like the classic ’48 sedan, our Tucker is a classic in the making.
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