ATHENA (big, goofy puppy)

Athena is a sweet, playful young pit bull mix who was found running alone with no one coming to claim her. At just 1 year old, she’s still discovering the world — and she does it all with her stunning mismatched eyes, one blue and one green. She loves playing with other dogs and has all the makings of a wonderful companion.<br/><br/>When she first arrived, Athena was scared of everything — the loud shelter, new people, passing cars, even the wind. With patient volunteer support, she’s learning she’s safe, and her sassy, silly side is starting to shine. She’s not a fan of the cold and will snort her displeasure before running back to warmth, but she’s also incredibly affectionate. Sit on the ground with her, and she’ll climb right into your arms.<br/><br/>Athena is still figuring out how to trust and feel secure, and she needs a home willing to guide her with patience and kindness. With the right person, she’ll blossom into the loving, loyal companion she’s meant to be.<br/><br/><br/>Online Dog Adoption Forms: : https://wacshelter.com/adopt-a-dog/<br/>Website for general questions: www.wacshelter.com<br/>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacshelter/<br/>Email: wacvolunteers@gmail.com<br/><br/>** Be sure to check out our FACEBOOK page for day to day updates on our<br/> cats and dogs.<br/><br/>Canine adoption fee includes: <br/>Spay/neuter<br/>Age appropriate vaccinations<br/>Deworming<br/>Flea prevention (if required)<br/>Heartworm screening/monthly prevention<br/> <br/>** Volunteer dog walkers work with our dogs 7 days a week. What your adoption fee also includes is housetraining, leash walking and a good understanding of the kind of home each dog would thrive in. <br/>ADOPTION FEE: $ 150<br/><br/> "People who say money can't buy you happiness,<br/> have never paid an adoption fee...."<br/><br/><br/><br/>IS THIS DOG SAFE WITH CATS?<br/><br/>There is almost always an acclimation period when a new pet joins the household. We are happy to suggest a few ways to ease the transition. If one of our dogs is reported to have lived with cats previously, that will be indicated in the dog's description!<br/><br/>IS THIS DOG GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS?<br/><br/>No dog loves every other dog, just as humans do not like every other human they meet. A proper introduction (meet and greet) would be required as part of our application process.<br/><br/>IS THIS DOG GOOD WITH CHILDREN?<br/><br/>The better question is how the children have been taught to handle animals. A dog will respond negatively if he/she is not being handled properly. We can offer suggestions on how to teach children to interact with dogs and pay attention to body language. Young children should never be left unsupervised with new dogs.<br/><br/>WHY IS THIS DOG IN THE SHELTER?<br/><br/>The top reasons dogs are given up are:<br/><br/>Moving without considering the needs of the pets<br/>Death of the owner with no plan in place for the pets<br/>Previous owner did not provide appropriate training<br/>Owner did not consider the lifespan of a dog<br/>Owner did not consider the cost of providing for a dog

Athena is a sweet, playful young pit bull mix who was found running alone with no one coming to claim her. At just 1 year old, she’s still discovering the world — and she does it all with her stunning mismatched eyes, one blue and one green. She loves playing with other dogs and has all the makings of a wonderful companion.

When she first arrived, Athena was scared of everything — the loud shelter, new people, passing cars, even the wind. With patient volunteer support, she’s learning she’s safe, and her sassy, silly side is starting to shine. She’s not a fan of the cold and will snort her displeasure before running back to warmth, but she’s also incredibly affectionate. Sit on the ground with her, and she’ll climb right into your arms.

Athena is still figuring out how to trust and feel secure, and she needs a home willing to guide her with patience and kindness. With the right person, she’ll blossom into the loving, loyal companion she’s meant to be.


Online Dog Adoption Forms: : https://

Athena is a sweet, playful young pit bull mix who was found running alone with no one coming to claim her. At just 1 year old, she’s still discovering the world — and she does it all with her stunning mismatched eyes, one blue and one green. She loves playing with other dogs and has all the makings of a wonderful companion.

When she first arrived, Athena was scared of everything — the loud shelter, new people, passing cars, even the wind. With patient volunteer support, she’s learning she’s safe, and her sassy, silly side is starting to shine. She’s not a fan of the cold and will snort her displeasure before running back to warmth, but she’s also incredibly affectionate. Sit on the ground with her, and she’ll climb right into your arms.

Athena is still figuring out how to trust and feel secure, and she needs a home willing to guide her with patience and kindness. With the right person, she’ll blossom into the loving, loyal companion she’s meant to be.


Online Dog Adoption Forms: : https://wacshelter.com/adopt-a-dog/
Website for general questions: www.wacshelter.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacshelter/
Email: wacvolunteers@gmail.com

** Be sure to check out our FACEBOOK page for day to day updates on our
cats and dogs.

Canine adoption fee includes: