Xena

Hi... I'm Xena 🤍🐾<br/><br/>Yes, like the warrior princess -- and I suppose I've earned the name. I'm a 6-year-old, 43-pound Staffordshire Terrier girl with a sleek mostly white coat and beautiful brindle patches. I may look strong on the outside, but my heart? It's pure marshmallow. 💕 Not long ago, I wandered up to one of the shelter board members' homes. I was very skinny, wearing an embedded collar with no tag. At some point, I was someone's house pet... and then I was left to survive on my own. I had to be brave. I had to endure. But I never stopped being gentle. Since coming to the shelter, I've been brought up to date on all my vaccinations and had a full vet exam. I'm feeling so much better now. Every day, I thank the staff the only way I know how -- with kisses, soft snuggles, and big grateful eyes. If you look at me long enough, you can almost see me saying, "Thank you for caring about me." 🥹<br/><br/>I'm extremely well-mannered. I'm house trained, crate trained, and I walk nicely on a leash. I load easily into the car and actually enjoy car rides -- windows down, ears in the breeze? Yes please. 🚗💨 I have a medium energy level. I love to run and play when it's time... but I'm just as happy cuddling on the couch under a fuzzy blanket for movie night. 🎬🛋️ I adore ear scratches (they're my weakness 😌) and I bond deeply with my people. I may have a touch of separation anxiety -- I just really love being close -- but I'm not destructive at all. I simply want to be where you are. I'm a true velcro girl and would thrive in a home where I can spend lots of time with my humans.<br/><br/>I'm good with other dogs with slow, proper introductions. I'm wonderful with the elderly and haven't been officially tested with children yet, but with my calm and loving personality, I would likely do very well with respectful kiddos. I've already fought my battles. I've already been brave. Now I'm ready for the peaceful chapter -- the soft bed, the steady love, the forever home where I never have to wander again. If you think you might be my happily-ever-after, please call the shelter at 479-394-5682 to learn more about me. I promise to be your most loyal warrior -- and your very best snuggle buddy. 🤍🐾<br/>****************<br/>All animals at HSO are current on their vaccinations and will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. If not already spayed/neutered, there may be a short delay between when you select this pet and when they are ready to go home.<br/><br/>Breed and age are determined based on observable physical traits. Actual lineage and birth date are rarely known.<br/><br/>Adoption Fees:<br/>-$60 for cats<br/>-$60 for dogs over 6 years<br/>-$80 for dogs 6 months old to 6 years<br/>-$100 for puppies up to 6 months<br/><br/>Come visit our pets Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-2pm.

Hi... I'm Xena 🤍🐾

Yes, like the warrior princess -- and I suppose I've earned the name. I'm a 6-year-old, 43-pound Staffordshire Terrier girl with a sleek mostly white coat and beautiful brindle patches. I may look strong on the outside, but my heart? It's pure marshmallow. 💕 Not long ago, I wandered up to one of the shelter board members' homes. I was very skinny, wearing an embedded collar with no tag. At some point, I was someone's house pet... and then I was left to survive on my own. I had to be brave. I had to endure. But I never stopped being gentle. Since coming to the shelter, I've been brought up to date on all my vaccinations and had a full vet exam. I'm feeling so much better now. Every day, I thank the staff the only way I know how -- with kisses, soft snuggles, and big grateful eyes. If you look at me long enough, you can almost see me saying, "Thank you for caring about me." 🥹

I'm extremely well-mannered. I'm house trained, crate trained, and I walk nicely on a leash. I load easily into t

Hi... I'm Xena 🤍🐾

Yes, like the warrior princess -- and I suppose I've earned the name. I'm a 6-year-old, 43-pound Staffordshire Terrier girl with a sleek mostly white coat and beautiful brindle patches. I may look strong on the outside, but my heart? It's pure marshmallow. 💕 Not long ago, I wandered up to one of the shelter board members' homes. I was very skinny, wearing an embedded collar with no tag. At some point, I was someone's house pet... and then I was left to survive on my own. I had to be brave. I had to endure. But I never stopped being gentle. Since coming to the shelter, I've been brought up to date on all my vaccinations and had a full vet exam. I'm feeling so much better now. Every day, I thank the staff the only way I know how -- with kisses, soft snuggles, and big grateful eyes. If you look at me long enough, you can almost see me saying, "Thank you for caring about me." 🥹

I'm extremely well-mannered. I'm house trained, crate trained, and I walk nicely on a leash. I load easily into the car and actually enjoy car rides -- windows down, ears in the breeze? Yes please. 🚗💨 I have a medium energy level. I love to run and play when it's time... but I'm just as happy cuddling on the couch under a fuzzy blanket for movie night. 🎬🛋️ I adore ear scratches (they're my weakness 😌) and I bond deeply with my people. I may have a touch of separation anxiety -- I just really love being