Onyx

Just a few months from 2 years old, it is so sad that Onyx has spent more than half her life at the shelter. It's not because she is unloved…quite the contrary. Kisses and hugs have been abundant from those who have come to know Onyx (Onnie to them) and yet introducing her to new people has been a challenge. She is slowly improving, but her first impulse is to bark. Yet the many, many volunteers who have experienced that first introduction have joined the "Love Onyx club." Though she has many "best friends" now, she is in desperate need of a permanent home.<br/><br/>To dog-savvy people with some experience and patience, you will find that Onyx is ready and eager to learn. She trusts the person holding her leash and she can cuddle with the best of them. This big puppy with the shiny black coat and big pleading eyeballs is bright, trainable and a great walking partner. She plays well with several other dogs, which helps discharge her energy, but is happiest to be the one and only dog in a home.<br/><br/>You can visit the dogs from noon - 3 pm Saturdays and Sundays, otherwise by appointment. We always recommend submitting an application (and a copy of recent vet records for your current pets if applicable) to info@aradopt.org.<br/><br/>Link to application: https://www.angelridgeanimalrescue.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Application.pdf

Just a few months from 2 years old, it is so sad that Onyx has spent more than half her life at the shelter. It's not because she is unloved…quite the contrary. Kisses and hugs have been abundant from those who have come to know Onyx (Onnie to them) and yet introducing her to new people has been a challenge. She is slowly improving, but her first impulse is to bark. Yet the many, many volunteers who have experienced that first introduction have joined the "Love Onyx club." Though she has many "best friends" now, she is in desperate need of a permanent home.

To dog-savvy people with some experience and patience, you will find that Onyx is ready and eager to learn. She trusts the person holding her leash and she can cuddle with the best of them. This big puppy with the shiny black coat and big pleading eyeballs is bright, trainable and a great walking partner. She plays well with several other dogs, which helps discharge her energy, but is happiest to be the one and only dog in a home.

You can visit the dogs

Just a few months from 2 years old, it is so sad that Onyx has spent more than half her life at the shelter. It's not because she is unloved…quite the contrary. Kisses and hugs have been abundant from those who have come to know Onyx (Onnie to them) and yet introducing her to new people has been a challenge. She is slowly improving, but her first impulse is to bark. Yet the many, many volunteers who have experienced that first introduction have joined the "Love Onyx club." Though she has many "best friends" now, she is in desperate need of a permanent home.

To dog-savvy people with some experience and patience, you will find that Onyx is ready and eager to learn. She trusts the person holding her leash and she can cuddle with the best of them. This big puppy with the shiny black coat and big pleading eyeballs is bright, trainable and a great walking partner. She plays well with several other dogs, which helps discharge her energy, but is happiest to be the one and only dog in a home.

You can visit the dogs from noon - 3 pm Saturdays and Sundays, otherwise by appointment. We always recommend submitting an application (and a copy of recent vet records for your current pets if applicable) to info@aradopt.org.

Link to application: https://www.angelridgeanimalrescue.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dog-Application.pdf