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My name is Effie!

Posted over 4 months ago | Updated 2 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $75

This helps Desert Haven Animal Rescue (a dba of Sierra County Humane Society, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
21736413-D250038

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
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:

Hello there! I'm Effie. I am a one year old puppy girl who is very social. Some call me a social butterfly and I think that fits me perfectly. I love love love people so much! I like to lay in your lap, give you kisses, follow you everywhere, do what you're doing, and just generally be part of the action of the day.

I am still a puppy so I have some learning to do like how to not pull on the leash but I have also mastered some of my lessons like sitting and laying down when asked. I am 61 pounds and the folks taking care of me at Desert Haven think I'm going to gain a few more. We don't know exactly what my size will be fully grown but I'm sure I'll stop sometime. I'm not going to be enormously large but a solid 65-70 pounds sounds just about perfect to me. I like to make an entrance ya know! When we walk into the brewery together we want to turn heads, right? Me with my striking beauty and you with the leash in your hand filled with pride.

Getting back to the pulling thing, I am treat motivated so it should be a snap to finish up my training to help me achieve the level of "Great Manners" all us gorgeous girls strive for. I am well on my way to being the dog who is the envy of everyone in the neighborhood!

Speaking of the other dogs in the hood, I am good not only good with people I'm also good with dogs. I meet people and dogs easily. I give kisses to dogs too! I love to play and romp and enjoy my dog buddies. I also adore the sofa so I will jump up on the sofa to snuggle you. And if sofa snugglin together isn't okay with you then we'll have to have a discussion about it so I can change your mind! Because I am very snuggly there's no doubt about it. Speaking of cuddling, I have been around children and done well too. I just think that whoever has hands for petting and belly rubbin is going to be a friend of mine, any age will do.

Well, I'm about to wrap this up because next I'm either going to nap, have a snack, chew a bone, or play with a dog friend. Then I'll probably snuggle with my caretakers at Desert Haven. I'd rather be wrapped in your arms though. So come to meet me and let's get this snuggle session started! Love you already, Effie

To meet Effie any day of the week call/text 575-740-0643 or send us a message. The life of the party awaits!

 


Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
December 17, 2025, 1:42 pm
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
21736413-D250038
Contact
Address
15576 NM-187, Williamsburg, NM 87942

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Can visit Desert Haven Animal Rescue, or view adoptable pets online

2.

Interview

Can be completed via text or call or email.

3.

Home Check

Locals can have an onsite home visit, others can submit photos for home visit.

4.

Meet the Pet

Introduction to pet and introduction to any resident pets as necessary.

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

Pay Adoption Fee of $75

7.

Take the Pet Home

Congratulations on your adoption!

Additional adoption info

We ask for home photos from adopters coming from a distance (home visit). We adopt locally and to out of staters. We aren't currently part of a transport system so applicants need to come to Desert Haven Animal Rescue (Truth or Consequences, NM) to meet their pet. We can schedule meetings flexibly, any day of the week, including weekends.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Drop-in hours are Tuesdays from 9-4 at Desert Haven Animal Rescue located at 15576 Highway 187 Williamsburg NM. Appointments can be made any day of the week. Call/text us at 575-740-0643 to schedule an appointment. We are located 2.5 miles south of Williamsburg NM on highway 187. Our pets will be at Jones Street Secondhand at 303 Jones St in TorC, NM from Noon-1:30 every Saturday.

More about this shelter

Desert Haven Animal rescue is a No-Kill animal rescue located in Sierra County NM. We operate under Sierra County Humane Society and are a 501 (c)(3). We have a 5 acre property that houses our animals and an RV park where work campers can live for free in exchange for caring for our animals.

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