Valkarie

Meet Valkarie — But You Can Call Me Valorie!<br/><br/>Hi there! I’m Valkarie—though my friends call me Valorie—and I’m here to tell you exactly why I should be your new adventure buddy, water‑splashing partner, and all‑around best girl. I’m about six years old, spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and currently living my best temporary life at Central Arizona Animal Rescue while I wait for the human who says, “Yep. That’s my dog.”<br/><br/>Let me tell you... I’ve had quite the journey. I don’t remember much about my early years, but I do know I landed at animal control in Yuma at the end of 2024. Someone adopted me (good choice!), but somehow—don’t ask me how, I’m a dog, I don’t keep receipts—I ended up back at animal control at the end of 2025. Life happens, I guess. But I’m not the type to dwell on the past. I’m all about forward momentum, tail wags, and whatever fun thing is happening next.<br/><br/>And speaking of fun... do you like water? Because I LOVE water. No, seriously. If there is a hose anywhere within a mile radius, I will find it. I will chase it. I will bite it. I will win. The volunteers here learned that the hard way—turn your back for one second while cleaning my kennel and CHOMP, there goes another hose. What can I say? A girl’s gotta have hobbies.<br/><br/>I should probably mention that I have one cloudy eye. Maybe I can’t see well out of it. Maybe I can’t see at all. Hard to say. But does it slow me down? Absolutely not. I run, jump, splash, chase, and play like I’ve got perfect vision and a full calendar of things to do. I’m a shepherd, after all—built for action, purpose, and enthusiasm.<br/><br/>I’ve also recently acquired a boyfriend. He’s handsome, he’s fun, and we love to play chase together. But let’s get one thing straight: I do not share my dinner. I’m a lady, not a saint.<br/><br/>When it comes to people, I’m friendly, but I’m also a shepherd through and through. That means I like to get to know you before I decide you’re worth listening to. Once I do, though? I’m loyal, attentive, and ready to be your partner in crime (the legal kind, of course).<br/><br/>Now, let’s talk about what I need. I’m not a couch‑potato dog. I’m not a “one walk a day and then nap for 12 hours” dog. I’m a “let’s go, let’s do things, let’s explore, let’s play, let’s learn, let’s MOVE” dog. If you want a companion who keeps life exciting, I’m your girl. If you want a dog who chills quietly while you binge TV all weekend... yeah, that’s not me.<br/><br/>We don’t know if I’m house‑trained. We don’t know how I feel about cats. But given my energy level and drive, I’ll probably do best in a home without them. I’m a working‑minded dog with a zest for life, and I need a human who appreciates that.<br/><br/>So... what do you think? Ready to meet a dog who will make you laugh, keep you active, splash you with water, and love you with her whole heart?<br/><br/>If you’d like to meet me—Valkarie, Valorie, Queen of Hoses, Destroyer of Boredom—send an email to mike@caaronline.org. I’ll be here, waiting for my forever person. Maybe that’s you.<br/><br/>PLEASE e-mail (do not call) mike@caaronline.org for more information and to set up an appointment to adopt. Do not e-mail us with a request to call you, if you have a question, please ask in the e-mail.<br/><br/>All dogs are adopted on a first come - first served basis.<br/><br/>Central Arizona Animal Rescue is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation.<br/><br/>We are located in San Tan Valley, AZ.<br/><br/>If you have other dogs already, you must bring them for introduction prior to adoption.<br/><br/>Follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/CentralArizonaAnimalRescue<br/><br/>Follow us on Instagram -<br/>www.instagram.com/centralarizonaanimalrescue<br/><br/>Follow our YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/channel/UCp43a-ycLJ2BwsgW8hu6UVg<br/><br/>WE DO NOT TAKE OWNER SURRENDERS - If you are looking to surrender a dog, take them to the county animal control in the county you reside in. That is where we get all of our dogs we are trying to save.<br/><br/>#rescuedogsoffacebook #rescuedogsrule #dogs #doglife #doglovers #doglover #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogs #rescuepup #rescuedogsrock #dogrescue #CAAR #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #dogrescuers #arizonarescuedogs #dogsofinstagram #rescuedog #HelpingLostPets #mutts #mixedbreed #shelterdogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #adopteddogsofinstagram #adoptashelterpet #spayandneuter #adopted #rescuepet #opttoadopt #rescues

Meet Valkarie — But You Can Call Me Valorie!

Hi there! I’m Valkarie—though my friends call me Valorie—and I’m here to tell you exactly why I should be your new adventure buddy, water‑splashing partner, and all‑around best girl. I’m about six years old, spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and currently living my best temporary life at Central Arizona Animal Rescue while I wait for the human who says, “Yep. That’s my dog.”

Let me tell you... I’ve had quite the journey. I don’t remember much about my early years, but I do know I landed at animal control in Yuma at the end of 2024. Someone adopted me (good choice!), but somehow—don’t ask me how, I’m a dog, I don’t keep receipts—I ended up back at animal control at the end of 2025. Life happens, I guess. But I’m not the type to dwell on the past. I’m all about forward momentum, tail wags, and whatever fun thing is happening next.

And speaking of fun... do you like water? Because I LOVE water. No, seriously. If there is a hose anywhere within a mile

Meet Valkarie — But You Can Call Me Valorie!

Hi there! I’m Valkarie—though my friends call me Valorie—and I’m here to tell you exactly why I should be your new adventure buddy, water‑splashing partner, and all‑around best girl. I’m about six years old, spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and currently living my best temporary life at Central Arizona Animal Rescue while I wait for the human who says, “Yep. That’s my dog.”

Let me tell you... I’ve had quite the journey. I don’t remember much about my early years, but I do know I landed at animal control in Yuma at the end of 2024. Someone adopted me (good choice!), but somehow—don’t ask me how, I’m a dog, I don’t keep receipts—I ended up back at animal control at the end of 2025. Life happens, I guess. But I’m not the type to dwell on the past. I’m all about forward momentum, tail wags, and whatever fun thing is happening next.

And speaking of fun... do you like water? Because I LOVE water. No, seriously. If there is a hose anywhere within a mile radius, I will find it. I will chase it. I will bite it. I will win. The volunteers here learned that the hard way—turn your back for one second while cleaning my kennel and CHOMP, there goes another hose. What can I say? A girl’s gotta have hobbies.

I should probably mention that I have one cloudy eye. Maybe I can’t see well out of it. Maybe I can’t see at all. Hard to say. But does it s