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Helena

Puppy
Female
Medium

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

About Helena

Pawling, NY

Breed

Staffordshire Bull TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Puppy

(less than 1 year)

Female

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Brindle, White / Cream

Behavior

Personality

Good with Dogs, Good with Kids

Health

Vaccinated:

Yes

Helena’s Compatibility

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Helena's Story

Meet Helena - an 8-week-old brindle staffy mix with a big personality packed into a tiny puppy body. This sweet girl is playful, loving, and already perfecting the art of winning hearts in record time. Whether she's bouncing around with toys or curling up for a cuddle, Helena brings pure puppy joy wherever she goes.<br/><br/>Helena is at that magical baby-puppy stage where everything is exciting and every human is a potential best friend. She's curious, affectionate, and ready to grow up alongside a family who will guide her, spoil her just a little, and laugh at her adorable antics along the way.<br/><br/>Helena will be ready for adoption starting Saturday, 1/24, and you can meet her at our adoption event at PetSmart. If you think Helena might be your perfect match, head over to happylifeanimalrescue.org to register for adoption ahead of time. Registering helps the day go smoothly and gets you one step closer to bringing this sweet girl home

Meet Helena - an 8-week-old brindle staffy mix with a big personality packed into a tiny puppy body. This sweet girl is playful, loving, and already perfecting the art of winning hearts in record time. Whether she's bouncing around with toys or curling up for a cuddle, Helena brings pure puppy joy wherever she goes.

Helena is at that magical baby-puppy stage where everything is exciting and every human is a potential best friend. She's curious, affectionate, and ready to grow up alongside a family who will guide her, spoil her just a little, and laugh at her adorable antics along the way.

Helena will be ready for adoption starting Saturday, 1/24, and you can meet her at our adoption event at PetSmart. If you think Helena might be your perfect match, head over to happylifeanimalrescue.org to register for adoption ahead of time. Registering helps the day go smoothly and gets you one step closer to bringing this sweet girl home

How To Adopt

Helena was listed as Adoptable by Happy Life Animal Rescue

How can I adopt Helena?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Happy Life Animal Rescue. 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 Helena 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 Happy Life Animal Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Helena?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Happy Life Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Helena, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Happy Life Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Happy Life Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy

? Adoption Policies — Happy Life Animal Rescue (Pawling, NY) 1. Adoption Registration • Fill out our online dog or cat registration form before visiting. This helps speed things up when you’re ready to adopt. • Sending in a registration doesn’t reserve a specific pet—it just qualifies you to meet and adopt available animals. 2. Visit & Meet Your Match • Walk-ins are welcome during open hours at our adoption center: • Tues–Thurs: 11?AM–1?PM & 5:30–7?PM • Fri: 11?AM–1?PM • Sun (if no event): 11?AM–1?PM • You can also meet pets at weekend events at local pet stores—check our schedule on our website! • Upon arrival, you’ll meet with an Adoption Counselor to chat about your lifestyle, preferences, and what type of fur-buddy might be a good fit. 3 Same-Day Adoptions • Many animals are ready to go home the same day you meet them! As long as you’re approved and a match is made, you can adopt on the spot. 4. Adoption Fees • Dogs: $200–$750, which includes spay/neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines • Cats: $225, covering spay/neuter, FIV testing, and vaccinations • Fees are non-refundable—all proceeds go back into our rescue to save more lives. 5. Requirements & Home Prep • You must be 18+ to adopt. • Renters: please confirm pet policies with your landlord (breeds, sizes, etc.). • Prepare for your new pet’s future: adoption includes responsibility for time, training, veterinary costs, and life changes like moving. 6. Behavioral Expectations • We conduct temperament evaluations for each animal in foster or prior homes. • We don’t adopt out animals with: • A damaging bite history toward humans or other dogs • Unpredictable aggression or lack of bite inhibition • Past that cannot be safely managed

Our Mission

Happy Life Animal Rescue (HLAR) is a nonprofit animal rescue organization based in Pawling, New York, proudly serving the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs and cats who have been victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or shelter overcrowding. With a newly acquired...