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Shelby

  • Young
  • Female
  • Small
  • Chihuahua
  • Dachshund

Shelby

Current Location

Portland, ME

Breed

Chihuahua&DachshundMix

Physical Traits

Age: Young, (1-3 years)
Gender: Female
Size: Small, (0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Shelby'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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Shelby's Story

Meet Shelby!<br/><br/>She is three years old, sixteen pounds, and the moment you reach out to her she melts completely into your hands and never wants you to stop.<br/><br/>Shelby is a Chihuahua Dachshund mix with a big heart that is still learning the world is safe. This is a girl who has not always known what kindness feels like, but the moment she realizes you mean it, something shifts. The shaking stops. She leans in. She asks for more. And then a little more after that. She is wonderful with other dogs and arriving October 10th ready for the quieter, gentler chapter she has always deserved.<br/><br/>She does not need much. She needs someone who will move slowly, speak softly, and stay. Someone who understands that the dogs who take a little longer to trust are often the ones who love you the hardest once they do.<br/><br/>Shelby is one of those dogs. And she is so worth the wait.<br/><br/>Adoption Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog

Meet Shelby!

She is three years old, sixteen pounds, and the moment you reach out to her she melts completely into your hands and never wants you to stop.

Shelby is a Chihuahua Dachshund mix with a big heart that is still learning the world is safe. This is a girl who has not always known what kindness feels like, but the moment she realizes you mean it, something shifts. The shaking stops. She leans in. She asks for more. And then a little more after that. She is wonderful with other dogs and arriving October 10th ready for the quieter, gentler chapter she has always deserved.

She does not need much. She needs someone who will move slowly, speak softly, and stay. Someone who understands that the dogs who take a little longer to trust are often the ones who love you the hardest once they do.

Shelby is one of those dogs. And she is so worth the wait.

Adoption Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog

Meet Shelby!

She is three years old, sixteen pounds, and the moment you reach out to her she melts completely into your hands and never wants you to stop.

Shelby is a Chihuahua Dachshund mix with a big heart that is still learning the world is safe. This is a girl who has not always known what kindness feels like, but the moment she realizes you mean it, something shifts. The shaking stops. She leans in. She asks for more. And then a little more after that. She is wonderful with other dogs and arriving October 10th ready for the quieter, gentler chapter she has always deserved.

She does not need much. She needs someone who will move slowly, speak softly, and stay. Someone who understands that the dogs who take a little longer to trust are often the ones who love you the hardest once they do.

Shelby is one of those dogs. And she is so worth the wait.

Adoption Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog

Consider Shelby for adoption?

How To Adopt

Shelby was listed as Adoptable by The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Shelby?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with The Grateful Dog 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 Shelby 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 The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Shelby?
If you've submitted an inquiry, The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Shelby, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy
WEBSITE: https://www.thegratefuldogrescue.org/ Click this link for an application on the dog you are interested in. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog It is our mission to not only save dogs from poor shelter conditions, euthanasia, and homelessness down south, but to make sure that our dogs never have to face that fate again. We have a careful screening process that consists of reference checks, a veterinary referral, and a home visit ensuring that our furry friends stay in their forever homes for good. Our adoption fee ranges from $400-575 which includes spay/neuter, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, deworming and a microchip.  Adopters must be 18 years of age or older. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog We are a foster based rescue and we do not have a shelter or physical location. Important Note for Adopters: While our rescue organization is based in and licensed out of Portland, Maine we are proud to serve a wider community as we have grown an have foster homes throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Connecticut. As such, we encourage potential adopters to be open to traveling up to 3 hours in each direction from Portland to meet and greet with their prospective furry family members.

Shelby is from The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue

[Portland, ME]

Our Mission
The Grateful Dog Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer dog rescue dedicated to saving the lives of dogs left in high kill shelters, and local surrenders of owners who no longer want their dogs. We mainly pull southern dogs who are at risk for euthanasia. We believe every shelter dog deserves a chance to be Grateful, and tho...
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Adoption Policy
adoptadog@thegratefuldogrescue.org
Visits by appointment only

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