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Valentina

  • Young
  • Female
  • Medium
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Labrador Retriever

About Valentina

Encino, CA

Breed

American Staffordshire Terrier&Labrador RetrieverMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Black

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Treat Motivated, Attached, Brave, Treat Motivated, Attached, Sweet
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Valentina’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Valentina's Story

Valentina is not a high-octane dog. She is a steady, soulful companion.<br/><br/>She’s lovely with calm dogs her size (no puppies or chaos for this lady — she’s earned her peace). She bonds deeply with her people and will happily follow you around the yard while you plant spring flowers, keeping quiet watch like the devoted friend she is.<br/><br/>She’s happiest on peaceful leash walks, lounging nearby, or enjoying a polite game of tennis ball. She prefers a calm environment and would thrive as an only dog or with a gentle canine companion who respects her space.<br/><br/>Valentina would be wonderful in a family with a relaxed lifestyle, or with older adults who simply want a loyal sidekick and warm presence in the home.<br/><br/>She lost her family once because someone didn’t have “time.”<br/><br/>Now she’s looking for someone who understands that the best years of a dog’s life aren’t behind her — they’re the ones spent feeling safe, cherished, and home.<br/><br/>Valentina has plenty of love left to give. She’s just waiting for someone who has the time to receive it. She is in foster in southern California. Come meet her! 💗

Valentina is not a high-octane dog. She is a steady, soulful companion.

She’s lovely with calm dogs her size (no puppies or chaos for this lady — she’s earned her peace). She bonds deeply with her people and will happily follow you around the yard while you plant spring flowers, keeping quiet watch like the devoted friend she is.

She’s happiest on peaceful leash walks, lounging nearby, or enjoying a polite game of tennis ball. She prefers a calm environment and would thrive as an only dog or with a gentle canine companion who respects her space.

Valentina would be wonderful in a family with a relaxed lifestyle, or with older adults who simply want a loyal sidekick and warm presence in the home.

She lost her family once because someone didn’t have “time.”

Now she’s looking for someone who understands that the best years of a dog’s life aren’t behind her — they’re the ones spent feeling safe, cherished, and home.

Valentina has plenty of love left to give. She’s just waiting

Valentina is not a high-octane dog. She is a steady, soulful companion.

She’s lovely with calm dogs her size (no puppies or chaos for this lady — she’s earned her peace). She bonds deeply with her people and will happily follow you around the yard while you plant spring flowers, keeping quiet watch like the devoted friend she is.

She’s happiest on peaceful leash walks, lounging nearby, or enjoying a polite game of tennis ball. She prefers a calm environment and would thrive as an only dog or with a gentle canine companion who respects her space.

Valentina would be wonderful in a family with a relaxed lifestyle, or with older adults who simply want a loyal sidekick and warm presence in the home.

She lost her family once because someone didn’t have “time.”

Now she’s looking for someone who understands that the best years of a dog’s life aren’t behind her — they’re the ones spent feeling safe, cherished, and home.

Valentina has plenty of love left to give. She’s just waiting for someone who has the time to receive it. She is in foster in southern California. Come meet her! 💗

How To Adopt

Valentina was listed as ADOPTABLE by Outta the Cage
How can I adopt Valentina?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Outta the Cage. 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 Valentina 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 Outta the Cage for details on the pet.
When can I meet Valentina?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Outta the Cage will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Valentina, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Outta the Cage, and they'll be happy to help!
Outta the Cage's Adoption Policy
We are a foster-based rescue. The dogs we rescue go to foster families, trainers, or (ideally) straight to their forever families. Our policy is for potential adopters to fill out an adoption application prior to us scheduling a meet-and-greet, either at your home or at one of our foster's.

Valentina is from Outta the Cage

[Encino, CA]

Our Mission
Our mission at Outta the Cage is to get shelter dogs seen as individuals in order to find them forever homes. We focus on "at risk" dogs, including seniors,, ill and special need dogs, and larger breeds. These dogs are often overlooked by potential adopters. But through targeted networking, social media posts, Good Samari...
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