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My name is Shelby!

Posted over 2 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Black
Age
8 years old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
30 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Breed: Formosan Mountain Dog mix
Mixed: Yes
Gender: Female, Spayed
Age: 8 years
Weight: 30lbs
Size: Medium
Dogs: No
Cats: unknown
Kids: Good with kids
Housebroken: yes
Crate Trained: yes
Leash: Good on leash
Energy Level: Medium

Meet Shelby!

Shelby was adopted when she was only 5-months old. Shortly before Shelby was adopted, the owner took in another female dog around the same age. Over the course of the 8 years, Shelby had a tendency to intimidate and exert her dominance over the other dog who later was diagnosed with diabetes requiring extra attention away from Shelby. Although there was no injury or needed to visit the vet as a result of Shelby’s loud aggressive typer manner toward the other dog but it was becoming too overwhelming for the owner to keep Shelby.

Shelby does not like anyone initiating physical contact with her, she appreciates the respect of her personal space. But in the early morning when she is out of her sleeping crate, she likes to jump on to the bed to invite the foster mom and dad to give her scratches on her face and give kisses in return for a very brief period of time. Shelby is terrified of fireworks, another instance of when Shelby asks for physical touch is when she is frightened by fireworks or loud booms she will dash into the arms of any family member for comfort and to be petted as she gets extremely anxious.

Shelby is a smart but stubborn girl who just wants to give love in her unique way and to be loved. She absolutely enjoys her daily walks around the neighborhood and chases squirrels in the backyard. She spends the rest of her day by sleeping in her bed next to her foster human family and occasionally she barks at the delivery guy and strange noises outside thinking that she is doing her job to protect the family. She tends to get jealous of other pets for shared attention, we do think the best family for her would be single pet and calmer household.

Shelby is currently being fostered in San Jose, she is available for meet and greet.

To see more pictures of Shelby, please visit http://pets.adoptgair.org/pets.php?pid=20401

To fill out an adoption application, please visit http://www.adoptgair.org/adoptionapplication/
Rescue
Guardian Angels International Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adoption fee: $350 to cover spay/neuter surgery, up to date vaccinations, blood tests, deworm and flea/tick treatment

Adoption process: fill out an application, application approval, home check and signed adoption agreement to complete the process

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More about this rescue

Guardian Angels International Rescue is an organization dedicated to save animals at risks of euthanasia, abuse, neglect and with disability to find the loving forever homes they deserve.