Quilla Pit Bull Terrier & Belgian Shepherd / Malinois Mix Crescent city, CA

Sensitive, loving lapdog seeks patient person! Quilla may not be the most social dog you’ve ever met, but she’s certainly one of the sweetest. It takes a little time for her to warm up (especially with men), but once you win her trust with gentle meets, greets and treats she’s affectionate and loyal—before you know it she’ll be begging for belly rubs.

Quilla came to the shelter in November 2016, after a prickly situation with a porcupine. She knows basic commands, but her leash manners still need a little work. Luckily, she is eager to please and very treat-motivated, so she learns new things quickly. She’s young and active, and daily exercise is essential. She also likes to stay as close as possible to her people, so snuggles are a must.

Quilla would prefer to be the only pet in a household without small children. She ignores other dogs on walks and has no known history with cats, but due to her shy nature she would most likely do best in a mellow, low-traffic home.


We pre-screen adopters interested in the Pit Bull like dogs at Del Norte Animal Control, and an adoption application will be required from those interested in providing a fab furever home to Quilla. Please call us at (707) 464-7235 for additional information. More photos of this dog may be available on the "Dogs of Del Norte County" Facebook page.