Chula

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Cattle Dog

Chula

Current Location

Bridgeport, CA

Breed

Cattle Dog

Physical Traits

Age: Adult, (3-8 years)
Gender: Female
Size: Medium, (26-60 lbs)
Coat length: Short
Coat color: Merle (Red)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Chula's Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has bad compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$67

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Chula's Story

Meet Chula, a 3-year-old red heeler with opinions, boundaries, and the emotional energy of a tiny ranch foreman running on espresso and side quests. Chula is the new kid on the block, so were still getting to know her, but here's what we've learned so far:<br/><br/>She is NOT dog-friendly.<br/>Chula has made it abundantly clear that she did not come here to make friends with other dogs. She would very much prefer to be the CEO, manager, employee of the month, and entire staff all rolled into one. She wants your undivided attention, and honestly? She feels she's earned it.<br/> <br/>She can be slow to warm up to new people.<br/>Chula believes trust is a privilege, not a right. But if you come armed with tasty treats, patience, and respectful vibes, she starts to show her true personality. Once she decides you're acceptable, she is sweet, affectionate, and genuinely enjoys spending time with her people.<br/><br/>WATER.<br/>This girl absolutely loses her mind for water. Turn on a hose, and suddenly she transforms into a part fish, part velociraptor, part aquatic cattle dog cryptid. She loves splashing in water tubs, dipping her feet in buckets, and chomping at streams of water like it personally insulted her ancestors.<br/>If you're someone who spends time at the lake, river, beach, or basically anywhere wet... Chula is already packing her imaginary floaties.<br/><br/>Fetch is life.<br/>Unlike some cattle dogs who return the ball only after negotiating terms and conditions, Chula gently places the ball directly into your hand like a polite little athlete. Honestly, it's suspiciously civilized.<br/><br/>Now, let's talk cattle dogs for a second: These dogs were bred to work all day moving livestock across rough terrain. They are intelligent, energetic, driven, and very capable of inventing their own jobs if humans fail to provide one. Sometimes those jobs include reorganizing your backyard, auditing your daily routine, or conducting unauthorized zoomies through the house at Mach 7. Chula is no different. She needs physical exercise, mental enrichment, structure, and positive outlets for that classic cattle dog brainpower. Think: <br/> scent work<br/> agility<br/> hiking<br/> marathon buddy<br/> ranch/farm life<br/> advanced fetch technician<br/> competitive hose attacker<br/><br/>She has SO much potential in the right home. Chula needs someone willing to respect her boundaries, move at her pace, and appreciate the quirks that make her uniquely Chula. In return, we think she's going to be an incredibly loyal companion to the person willing to truly understand her.<br/>Were still learning more about her every day, but one thing is already clear: this girl loves one-on-one attention with staff and enjoys being around people she trusts. If you think you might be the right fit for this wonderfully weird water-loving gremlin cow dog, please contact us to learn more about Chula.

Meet Chula, a 3-year-old red heeler with opinions, boundaries, and the emotional energy of a tiny ranch foreman running on espresso and side quests. Chula is the new kid on the block, so were still getting to know her, but here's what we've learned so far:

She is NOT dog-friendly.
Chula has made it abundantly clear that she did not come here to make friends with other dogs. She would very much prefer to be the CEO, manager, employee of the month, and entire staff all rolled into one. She wants your undivided attention, and honestly? She feels she's earned it.

She can be slow to warm up to new people.
Chula believes trust is a privilege, not a right. But if you come armed with tasty treats, patience, and respectful vibes, she starts to show her true personality. Once she decides you're acceptable, she is sweet, affectionate, and genuinely enjoys spending time with her people.

WATER.
This girl absolutely loses her mind for water. Turn on a hose, and suddenly she transforms into a part fi

Meet Chula, a 3-year-old red heeler with opinions, boundaries, and the emotional energy of a tiny ranch foreman running on espresso and side quests. Chula is the new kid on the block, so were still getting to know her, but here's what we've learned so far:

She is NOT dog-friendly.
Chula has made it abundantly clear that she did not come here to make friends with other dogs. She would very much prefer to be the CEO, manager, employee of the month, and entire staff all rolled into one. She wants your undivided attention, and honestly? She feels she's earned it.

She can be slow to warm up to new people.
Chula believes trust is a privilege, not a right. But if you come armed with tasty treats, patience, and respectful vibes, she starts to show her true personality. Once she decides you're acceptable, she is sweet, affectionate, and genuinely enjoys spending time with her people.

WATER.
This girl absolutely loses her mind for water. Turn on a hose, and suddenly she transforms into a part fish, part velociraptor, part aquatic cattle dog cryptid. She loves splashing in water tubs, dipping her feet in buckets, and chomping at streams of water like it personally insulted her ancestors.
If you're someone who spends time at the lake, river, beach, or basically anywhere wet... Chula is already packing her imaginary floaties.

Fetch is life.
Unlike some cattle dogs who retur

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How To Adopt

Chula was listed as ADOPTABLE by Mono County Animal Control
How can I adopt Chula?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Mono County Animal Control. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Chula is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Mono County Animal Control for details on the pet.
When can I meet Chula?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Mono County Animal Control will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Chula, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Mono County Animal Control, and they'll be happy to help!
Mono County Animal Control's Adoption Policy
Our adoption process is simple. If you are interested in one of our wonderful animals, come meet them and fill out our adoption application. If you application is approved, you pay a $40 adoption fee for dogs or a $25 adoption fee for cats. If the animal you are interested in has not yet been spayed or neutered, we will make an appointment to get the pet altered before you take him or her home. If the animal is too young or you have come a long way to pick him or her up, you can pay a Spay/Neuter deposit, which you get refunded after getting the animal altered before the deadline we give you.  If you have any questions about the adoption process, application, or spay/neuter contract, please give us a call at 760-932-5582. The Whitmore Animal Shelter is located near Mammoth Lakes, CA off of Benton Crossing Road, about 1/2 mile from Highway 395. The address is 575 Benton Crossing Road, Crowley Lake, CA 93546. Whitmore is open to the public Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30 am - 4:

Chula is from Mono County Animal Control

[Bridgeport, CA]

Our Mission
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Location
197 Jack Sawyer Rd. Bridgeport, CA, 93517

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