My name is SKYLAR!

Skylar was at a kill shelter because her owner had NO time for a puppy! Believe us, it was their loss. What a wonderful dog! She is 7 months old and 39 pounds when she arrived on July 20th. Little Skylar arrived today hot and tired, but still pleasant. She has explored every inch of my house and yard, met my dogs, and is ready to start her new life. She did have an accident when she first arrived but has been learning to go outside since. She is a happy-go-lucky kind of girl ready to play at any time. She does not seem to have had training but does seem willing to please. A little time spent with this sweet girl is sure to be rewarded. She showed her lab parentage by splashing in the pool and putting her whole face in the water. We will have to see how far she takes her love of water as she spends more time here. She has webbed feet but must be mixed with a smaller breed because she is not a big dog.

UPDATE: Now that this wonderful girl has had a chance to settle into the dog routine of our home, we can really see what a super good dog she is. Easy going happy little love bug who is smart as can be. She is quickly learning her basic commands and showing herself to be a very trainable. She is willing to learn with the assistance of treats. She enjoys splashing her face and paws in the pool in this hot weather especially after playing in the yard. She is so funny as she liked to be in the sun while resting on a diving board. Silly girl. After a busy day she's happy to curl up at your feet for a nap. Sky is a special dog and will be a joyful addition to her new forever home. When she went for her photo shoot, Sheryl offered some treats if she would sit, lay down etc. After just a few minutes, she was picking things up very quickly. She only needed someone to work with her. Meet this girl one time and you will be hooked! She is a true joy to be around. She does fine on a leash, easy to correct.

UPDATE: You can touch this girl when she eats. No aggression at all. She also eats by other dogs without an issue of aggression. If it were up to her, she would share dog bowls. She is so silly! She continues to be a very sweet girl. She gets along with everyone she meets, both human and canine. She is so happy to have toys to play with. She shows that she is a puppy that enjoys those toys. She does not destroy our dog toys. She is sleeping in a crate at night. She fusses a couple of minutes and then settles for the night. She sleeps through the night with no issue. She is crate trained as she has no accidents in there at all. Her energy level is appropriate for her age. She will run around in the yard and play, she is not hyper. She will play with the young dog in the home when allowed. She truly likes to be at our feet when we watch TV or while I am at my desk.

UPDATE: Skylar will bark when someone comes to the home. She stops when told. She does not bark unless there is a reason. She is not hyper in anyway. She has normal energy. She can go to a home with or without a dog. She is fine by herself or with canine company. Normal activity will keep her busy. She is a pleasure. She is learning to go potty outdoors by getting on a schedule and being praised when she does her business. We have had 2 accidents in 5 days. Not so bad for a dog that was not housebroken when she arrived. She is learning. Believe us, this dog is worth the effort, she is a fantastic girl!

UPDATE: Skylar is doing great with the house-breaking. She is going to the door now and standing there letting me know she has to go out. She has been accident free. We are so proud of her, she has shown us all along that she is a great dog. She continues to prove it! She is also silly. She did not swim in the pool but sure loves to use her paws to fish around in the water from the edge. Today she went fishing in the pool. She caught the shark clorinator and pulled it out. LOL She is so much fun to be around. If you are interested in seeing additional photos, please friend Sheryl's Den on Facebook. www.facebook.com/sheryls.den If you are interested in adopting, please complete and submit an application. Be sure to list the dog's names that you are interested in on the first question within the application. Please be sure your application is complete. The 1st question asks which dogs you are interested in. To see additional dogs, see our adoptable pet list at www.sherylsden.org


This animal is currently fostered in a private home. Our rescue is 100% foster home based. We do not have a shelter or kennel. They are cared for by a loving family until adopted. Each pup has had their first vet exam, a shot, and de-worming, etc We make sure they have no fleas prior to going into our foster homes. They are fostered out of the shelter at least two weeks or more prior to adopting to monitor health. We take their care seriously!

Please note that the adoption appointments will be scheduled after your application is approved. Once adopted, feel free to change the dog's name. You do not have to keep the name listed in this post.

#####PLEASE BE SURE YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE OR IT WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. PLEASE BE SURE TO LIST THE NAME AND NUMBER OF THE VET'S OFFICE THAT CARED FOR YOUR PRIOR OR CURRENT PET. #####

IF YOU ADOPT a pup and live in the State of New Jersey we do have low cost spaying and neutering at very affordable prices. Kindly inquire upon an approved application. We also have an affordable program for out of state adopters.

We also offer low cost micro-chipping! For a low fee of only 20.00 we will have your dog microchipped. You will be able to register the microchip for a low cost fee of only 10.99 at the time of the adoption appointment. The 10.99 fee is a ONE time registration fee. The microchip is for the lifetime of the dog. You have the ability to update the contact information at NO cost. You will also have a one year membership to Home Again. This is a big savings for you.


***** If you're interested in fostering we could always use the help to save more animals. A crate, food, and medical care are provided. The animals are picked up in West Milford, NJ and brought back here for adoption. The time commitment is two to two and a half weeks. Please email letting us know what town you live in and we will forward information to you. *****

Sheryl's Den has teamed up with Petfirst Health care in an effort to offer pet insurance for your adopted family member. If you wish, you can enroll once you adopt or within 20 days after your adoption. Your coverage will begin at midnight following your activation. The first month is only 5.00. If you choose to continue the pet insurance the cost would be 14.95 a month thereafter. Pet insurance protects you from the expense of vet care. No need to worry about unexpected expenses. Details: Use any veterinarian, pay your vet, send claim form to PetFirst, meet the 50.00 deductible, receive your reimbursement check in as little as two weeks. If you would like further information, you can contact PetFirst at 1-877-291-PETS.