Shade

Shade is an adorable 1.5-year-old and 12 lb Chihuahua mix. She was pulled from a high-kill shelter alongside her two little puppies. As black dogs, they were at an even greater disadvantage due to Black Dog Syndrome (BDS), where black-coated pups, especially Chihuahuas, are so often overlooked. That is exactly why we took them in, to make sure this little family was given safety, care, and the loving chance they truly deserve at finding forever homes.<br/><br/>Shade is the sweetest, most loving little mama dog you could meet. She’s gentle, nurturing, and full of joy. She absolutely loves being around people, snuggling close, soaking up attention, or curling up in your lap for a cozy nap. She’s also playful and curious, always ready to explore, chase a toy, or have a fun wrestle with her puppies. She is wonderful with kids and other dogs too!<br/><br/>Now that her puppies are grown and ready for homes of their own, Shade is ready to step into the spotlight and receive the love, comfort, and devotion she poured so fully into her babies.<br/><br/>Fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed, Shade is looking for her forever home!<br/><br/>----------<br/><br/>Looking to Adopt? Submit a Rescue Questionnaire! Please be thorough in your answers.<br/><br/>Step 1) Application<br/>Step 2) Phone Interview<br/>Step 3) Appointment<br/><br/>Shelter Hope is operating by appointment only.<br/><br/>Be ready to adopt:<br/>If selected, our rescue counselor will contact you to schedule a phone interview. Please monitor your email and spam folder for our message. Adoptions can happen quickly so be prepared for our call, only apply for dogs that every family member in the home wants, and wait to apply until you return from your vacation.<br/><br/>More on our process:<br/>Due to high demand, especially for popular dogs, not all applicants will be contacted. Moreover, we may not reach out if we have already approved a family to adopt. The process can take several days. Thank you for your patience!

Shade is an adorable 1.5-year-old and 12 lb Chihuahua mix. She was pulled from a high-kill shelter alongside her two little puppies. As black dogs, they were at an even greater disadvantage due to Black Dog Syndrome (BDS), where black-coated pups, especially Chihuahuas, are so often overlooked. That is exactly why we took them in, to make sure this little family was given safety, care, and the loving chance they truly deserve at finding forever homes.

Shade is the sweetest, most loving little mama dog you could meet. She’s gentle, nurturing, and full of joy. She absolutely loves being around people, snuggling close, soaking up attention, or curling up in your lap for a cozy nap. She’s also playful and curious, always ready to explore, chase a toy, or have a fun wrestle with her puppies. She is wonderful with kids and other dogs too!

Now that her puppies are grown and ready for homes of their own, Shade is ready to step into the spotlight and receive the love, comfort, and devotion she poured so fully into h

Shade is an adorable 1.5-year-old and 12 lb Chihuahua mix. She was pulled from a high-kill shelter alongside her two little puppies. As black dogs, they were at an even greater disadvantage due to Black Dog Syndrome (BDS), where black-coated pups, especially Chihuahuas, are so often overlooked. That is exactly why we took them in, to make sure this little family was given safety, care, and the loving chance they truly deserve at finding forever homes.

Shade is the sweetest, most loving little mama dog you could meet. She’s gentle, nurturing, and full of joy. She absolutely loves being around people, snuggling close, soaking up attention, or curling up in your lap for a cozy nap. She’s also playful and curious, always ready to explore, chase a toy, or have a fun wrestle with her puppies. She is wonderful with kids and other dogs too!

Now that her puppies are grown and ready for homes of their own, Shade is ready to step into the spotlight and receive the love, comfort, and devotion she poured so fully into her babies.

Fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed, Shade is looking for her forever home!

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Looking to Adopt? Submit a Rescue Questionnaire! Please be thorough in your answers.

Step 1) Application
Step 2) Phone Interview
Step 3) Appointment

Shelter Hope is operating by appointment only.

Be ready to adopt:
If selected, o