Thelma

Meet Thelma <br/><br/>Have you ever dreamed of having your very own baby hippo? Thelma may be the next best thing.<br/><br/>This lovable, squishy-faced sweetheart is a 4-year-old, 61 lb mixed breed with a big heart, a wiggly body, and a personality that makes people fall for her fast. Thelma enjoys some playtime and happy zooms, but what she really loves most is people.<br/><br/>One of our volunteers recently spent time with Thelma in the play yard and discovered something especially adorable: Thelma isn't really a "fetch" kind of girl. Instead, she climbed right into the volunteer's lap for cuddles and pets. Yep - all 61 pounds of her. Beneath that stocky little hippo exterior is a total sweetheart who just wants to be close to her people. She would be perfect for a family that values cuddle time and companionship over nonstop games of fetch.<br/><br/>Thelma has become something of a star at our adoption events, happily greeting visitors and soaking up attention everywhere she goes. She's done well with kids and truly loves being part of the action.<br/><br/>She's also a proud graduate of the North Central Correctional Institution Obedience Program, where she worked hard on her manners and training.<br/><br/>Thelma is dog selective and would likely be happiest as the only pet in the home - but honestly, she has more than enough personality and love to fill the whole house herself.<br/><br/>If you're looking for a loyal, affectionate companion with a squishy face, wiggly butt, and heart of gold, Thelma may just be your girl. Apply to adopt Thelma at www.caninecollective.org

Meet Thelma

Have you ever dreamed of having your very own baby hippo? Thelma may be the next best thing.

This lovable, squishy-faced sweetheart is a 4-year-old, 61 lb mixed breed with a big heart, a wiggly body, and a personality that makes people fall for her fast. Thelma enjoys some playtime and happy zooms, but what she really loves most is people.

One of our volunteers recently spent time with Thelma in the play yard and discovered something especially adorable: Thelma isn't really a "fetch" kind of girl. Instead, she climbed right into the volunteer's lap for cuddles and pets. Yep - all 61 pounds of her. Beneath that stocky little hippo exterior is a total sweetheart who just wants to be close to her people. She would be perfect for a family that values cuddle time and companionship over nonstop games of fetch.

Thelma has become something of a star at our adoption events, happily greeting visitors and soaking up attention everywhere she goes. She's done well with kids and truly loves

Meet Thelma

Have you ever dreamed of having your very own baby hippo? Thelma may be the next best thing.

This lovable, squishy-faced sweetheart is a 4-year-old, 61 lb mixed breed with a big heart, a wiggly body, and a personality that makes people fall for her fast. Thelma enjoys some playtime and happy zooms, but what she really loves most is people.

One of our volunteers recently spent time with Thelma in the play yard and discovered something especially adorable: Thelma isn't really a "fetch" kind of girl. Instead, she climbed right into the volunteer's lap for cuddles and pets. Yep - all 61 pounds of her. Beneath that stocky little hippo exterior is a total sweetheart who just wants to be close to her people. She would be perfect for a family that values cuddle time and companionship over nonstop games of fetch.

Thelma has become something of a star at our adoption events, happily greeting visitors and soaking up attention everywhere she goes. She's done well with kids and truly loves being part of the action.

She's also a proud graduate of the North Central Correctional Institution Obedience Program, where she worked hard on her manners and training.

Thelma is dog selective and would likely be happiest as the only pet in the home - but honestly, she has more than enough personality and love to fill the whole house herself.

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