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Happy

  • Young
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Terrier

About Happy

San Diego, CA

Breed

Terrier

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Happy’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Happy's Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.<br/>Please review our Adoption Process before filling out an application. If you would like to try a Foster to Adopt trial, please fill out an Adoption Application.<br/><br/>If you are only interested in temporarily Fostering one of our rescues, please fill out a Foster Application.<br/><br/>Meet Happy!<br/>This post has been refreshed as of 6/12/26.Hi! I'm happy's foster mom and I can say she is an absolute DREAM. She along with other foster dogs has been with me for several months. We took in Happy Valentines day this year (of course) as a 2mo 10lb pup and as of mid June she is now close to 30lbs. Likely will top in the 45-55 lb range. I like to think she is a tiger and some think she is a hygena (her brindle color) but she is just an angel in dog form. She LIKELY has a good percentage pitbull (her brother was adopted in April and his DNA test came back 40% pit and like 15 other breeds among poodle, america eskimo,shep, chi, etc) SO, if you do NOT want any pitbull genetics (actually, good luck with that) then this girl is NOT the pup for you and pleae look at other doggos up for adoption. If breed is of no concern to you and are just looking for an amazing dog to add to your family who is a spayed female, will be a nice medium size breed full grown, is awesome with dogs, cats, children, humans and a hipo reincarnated (she takes forever to walk out of her crate when she wakes up, and can nap hard as well as loves to play in bodies of water and especially mudd) . This girl is healthy and has the cutest weired hair chin/mustache around her nose/muzzle so likely a little poodle/terrier breed in her as well. She may not look pit but I am certain she has a good percentage in there. A terrier is a terrier. She is amazing at the dog park and both humans and dogs adore her, children seek her out and she seeks out kitties as friends too. She is crate trained and not a barky dog (for now) but she can have a mighty bark if something scares her. She rides well in the car, she doesn't really get car sick most of the times but there has been 1 or 2 times where she got dizzy and drooled most of it. Good on leash walks but can be a bit slowER than the other pups leading the walk, which is great for those who don't want to be overly pulled. She is also stuborn to go on car rides or leave the dog park. Like, happy, we need to get in the car to go to the dog park and happy we can't live at the dog park we goota GO....stuborn baby. Fun fact. Since she was a little pup when you say 'puppy or happy' she runs full speed if you are sitting down and LEAPS into your lap, so you gotta be careful because she doesn't know she is no longer 10lbs ha ha! She also resembles lab behavior she loves to find a toy in carry in her mouth very gently waagging her tail like 'look what i got!' super sweet girlieNot sure why she has waited 4mo to be adopted but lets hope its because an amazing FOREVER family will choose her soon and she is just waiting for that human(s)If you would like to meet one of our animals, PLEASE fill out an adoption application.<br/>Dog Adoption Application<br/>Cat Adoption Application<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY please fill out a short questionnaire in addition to the adoption application.<br/>Military Questionnaire

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.
Please review our Adoption Process before filling out an application. If you would like to try a Foster to Adopt trial, please fill out an Adoption Application.

If you are only interested in temporarily Fostering one of our rescues, please fill out a Foster Application.

Meet Happy!
This post has been refreshed as of 6/12/26.Hi! I'm happy's foster mom and I can say she is an absolute DREAM. She along with other foster dogs has been with me for several months. We took in Happy Valentines day this year (of course) as a 2mo 10lb pup and as of mid June she is now close to 30lbs. Likely will top in the 45-55 lb range. I like to think she is a tiger and some think she is a hygena (her brindle color) but she is just an angel in dog form. She LIKELY has a good percentage pitbull (her brother was adopted in April and his DNA test came back 40% pit and like 15 other breeds among poodle, america eskimo,shep, chi, etc) SO, if you do NOT wa

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.
Please review our Adoption Process before filling out an application. If you would like to try a Foster to Adopt trial, please fill out an Adoption Application.

If you are only interested in temporarily Fostering one of our rescues, please fill out a Foster Application.

Meet Happy!
This post has been refreshed as of 6/12/26.Hi! I'm happy's foster mom and I can say she is an absolute DREAM. She along with other foster dogs has been with me for several months. We took in Happy Valentines day this year (of course) as a 2mo 10lb pup and as of mid June she is now close to 30lbs. Likely will top in the 45-55 lb range. I like to think she is a tiger and some think she is a hygena (her brindle color) but she is just an angel in dog form. She LIKELY has a good percentage pitbull (her brother was adopted in April and his DNA test came back 40% pit and like 15 other breeds among poodle, america eskimo,shep, chi, etc) SO, if you do NOT want any pitbull genetics (actually, good luck with that) then this girl is NOT the pup for you and pleae look at other doggos up for adoption. If breed is of no concern to you and are just looking for an amazing dog to add to your family who is a spayed female, will be a nice medium size breed full grown, is awesome with dogs, cats, children, humans and a hipo reincarnated (she takes forever to wal

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How To Adopt

Happy was listed as Adoptable by Animal Rescuers Without Borders,Inc.
How can I adopt Happy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Rescuers Without Borders,Inc.. 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 Happy 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 Animal Rescuers Without Borders,Inc. for details on the pet.
When can I meet Happy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Rescuers Without Borders,Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Happy, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Animal Rescuers Without Borders,Inc., and they'll be happy to help!
Animal Rescuers Without Borders,Inc.'s Adoption Policy
The A.R.W.O.B. group prides itself on carefully placing animals into responsible and loving homes. We care about the present and future lives of the many unwanted dogs and cats and strive to improve them so they can come to know stability, love and safety. For more information, please visit our website at www.arwob.org. Our adoption procedure is as follows: 1) Adoption Application filed by applicant (visit the applications page to fill one out!). We typically adopt dogs and cats to individuals or families located in San Diego County, Orange County and Los Angeles areas. However, we may consider potential adopters within California, Arizona, and Nevada (within a reasonable driving distance) under certain circumstances. We require that the application be approved ahead of time and a home check must be done via FaceTime Skype (we do not accept videos for this purpose). We would also require the potential adopter to come to San Diego to meet the animal in person and we recommend bringing any current pet(s) to see if they will get along. If the potential adopter opts out of the meet-n-greet with their existing animal(s) and if the new pet does not get along with their existing pets, we would require the adopter to drive back to San Diego to return the animal -- we cannot provide transportation. Our adoptions are time sensitive and our policy is that we do not place holds on any of our rescues. PLEASE NOTE: We have implemented a new policy for those who are currently serving in the military. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY please fill out a short questionnaire in addition to the adoption application. 2) A play date between the applicant and rescue (dog or cat). An applicant MUST have an APPROVED online adoption application filed BEFORE scheduling a playdate at the animal's foster home.The playdate will ensure that the potential adopter and the dog/ cat they are interested in is the right match. If the dog/cat does not possess the qualities and behavioral traits the applicant is looking for, we can continue the adoption process by meeting another rescued dog or cat. You can also meet the animal you are interested in at scheduled adoption events. Approved applicants have priority to meet an animal over others. Please read the events page for more information about meeting an animal at an event and possibly taking them home afterward. 3) Home checks to ensure the safety of our rescues (If applicable). An ARWOB volunteer will contact you upon approval of your application (and the playdate appointment) to schedule a visit to your home. Here we will take a look at where the cat/dog will be living. Your home and yard must be safe and secure. 4) Adoption Contract and ID from applicant If everything checks out during the homecheck and we believe our rescued dog/ cat will live happily there, we will go ahead and sign the adoption contract to makes the adoption official. 5) Adoption fee Fees are different for both dogs and cats and are based on age and, sometimes, on the breed. Please visit the adoption fees page for a break down of all. 6) Denial of adoption applications We screen all of our adoption applications thoroughly in order to find the perfect home for our rescues. There may be times when we feel the adopter is not a good fit based on the answer to questions on their application. Please know that we vet each applicant with the animal's best interest in mind. In the event that your application is denied, you will receive an email letting you know of our decision. However, we will not be able to answer detailed questions regarding the denial.

Happy is from Animal Rescuers Without Borders,Inc.

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