Onyx

If only you knew Onyx like we know her. <br/><br/>Yes, we all each got the shocking lunge and bark greeting when we were new faces to her, but in very short order, Onyx recognized that we were her devoted fans and she is butter in our hands. Her first impulse is to bark away at strangers. Yet the many, many -- actually, ALL-- volunteers who experienced that first introduction have joined the "Love Onyx Club." <br/><br/>She is a true enigma.<br/><br/>Just shy of 2 years old, 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. <br/><br/>To you, the dog-savvy person with experience and patience ... you will find Onyx 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 enthusiastic dogs, which helps discharge her energy, but is perfectly happy to be the one and only dog in a home. Her pulling power is strong, but she is learning to accept a gentle leader for walking and it has made walking with Onyx an enjoyable experience for both dog and handler.<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

If only you knew Onyx like we know her.

Yes, we all each got the shocking lunge and bark greeting when we were new faces to her, but in very short order, Onyx recognized that we were her devoted fans and she is butter in our hands. Her first impulse is to bark away at strangers. Yet the many, many -- actually, ALL-- volunteers who experienced that first introduction have joined the "Love Onyx Club."

She is a true enigma.

Just shy of 2 years old, 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.

To you, the dog-savvy person with experience and patience ... you will find Onyx 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 wal

If only you knew Onyx like we know her.

Yes, we all each got the shocking lunge and bark greeting when we were new faces to her, but in very short order, Onyx recognized that we were her devoted fans and she is butter in our hands. Her first impulse is to bark away at strangers. Yet the many, many -- actually, ALL-- volunteers who experienced that first introduction have joined the "Love Onyx Club."

She is a true enigma.

Just shy of 2 years old, 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.

To you, the dog-savvy person with experience and patience ... you will find Onyx 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 enthusiastic dogs, which helps discharge her energy, but is perfectly happy to be the one and only dog in a home. Her pulling power is strong, but she is learning to accept a gentle leader for walking and it has made walking with Onyx an enjoyable experience for both dog and handler.

You can visit the dogs from noon - 3 pm Saturdays and Sund