🌄 Meet Denali — The Sweet, Playful Explorer Waiting for Her Forever Home!
Denali is a 6-month-old cutie from the “National Parks” litter — a group of puppies rescued from very poor outdoor living conditions. While seven of her littermates have already been adopted, Denali and her two siblings are still waiting…watching other puppies leave for their new lives while they grow older in care. 💔
But Denali isn’t letting that dim her spirit. She is bright, friendly, curious, and so ready for a family of her own.
🐶 About Denali
Denali is a beautiful mystery mix of Australian Cattle Dog (Red Heeler) and Pit Bull Terrier, and she has the best traits of both breeds — smart, people-oriented, affectionate, and eager to please.
✨ Her Personality:
• Super friendly — loves meeting new people
• Playful and curious — everything is exciting and worth exploring
• Confident with big dogs
• Great with kids — limited exposure, but she loved the children she met
• Social & outgoing — she wants to be part of everything happening around her
At ~30 lbs, she’s a perfect medium-sized companion and still has some growing to do.
🏞 Why Denali Is Special
Despite her rough beginnings, Denali’s heart is wide open. She has excellent behavior for a young pup and is well on her way to becoming a loyal, loving companion for life. She’s eager to learn, eager to bond, and eager to be someone’s adventure buddy.
💛 Denali Would Love:
✔ A home with time for training, play, and affection
✔ A dog friend to romp around with (optional, but she’d love it!)
✔ Kids or active adults to share fun and companionship
✔ Someone who wants a social, happy, people-loving dog
🌟 She’s growing up waiting — but she shouldn’t have to. Denali is ready to be chosen. Ready to be loved. Ready to start her life with a family who sees the sweet, playful, confident girl she already is.
If you’re looking for a joyful pup who will bring endless smiles, Denali might just be your perfect match. 💕🐾
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If you’re interested in adopting, please apply online at mscrescue.org/adopt. An approved application is required before we can schedule a meet & greet. Once approved, we’ll work with you to ensure it’s a great fit—and if it’s not, no worries! We’ll help you find the right match.
All of our dogs are adoption-ready and come:
•️ Spayed or neutered
•️ Heartworm tested
•️ Dewormed
•️ Up-to-date on prevention medications
•️ Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines
•️ Microchipped
•️ With a coupon for a free Simply Dub collar from Dubdog Designs
🌄 Meet Denali — The Sweet, Playful Explorer Waiting for Her Forever Home!
Denali is a 6-month-old cutie from the “National Parks” litter — a group of puppies rescued from very poor outdoor living conditions. While seven of her littermates have already been adopted, Denali and her two siblings are still waiting…watching other puppies leave for their new lives while they grow older in care. 💔
But Denali isn’t letting that dim her spirit. She is bright, friendly, curious, and so ready for a family of her own.
🐶 About Denali
Denali is a beautiful mystery mix of Australian Cattle Dog (Red Heeler) and Pit Bull Terrier, and she has the best traits of both breeds — smart, people-oriented, affectionate, and eager to please.
✨ Her Personality:
• Super friendly — loves meeting new people
• Playful and curious — everything is exciting and worth exploring
• Confident with big dogs
• Great with kids — limited exposure, but she loved the children she met
• Social & outgoing — she wants to be part of everything happening around her
At ~30 lbs, she’s a perfect medium-sized companion and still has some growing to do.
🏞 Why Denali Is Special
Despite her rough beginnings, Denali’s heart is wide open. She has excellent behavior for a young pup and is well on her way to becoming a loyal, loving companion for life. She’s eager to learn, eager to bond, and eager to be someone’s adventure buddy.
💛 Denali Would Love:
✔ A home with time for training, play, and affection
✔ A dog friend to romp around with (optional, but she’d love it!)
✔ Kids or active adults to share fun and companionship
✔ Someone who wants a social, happy, people-loving dog
🌟 She’s growing up waiting — but she shouldn’t have to. Denali is ready to be chosen. Ready to be loved. Ready to start her life with a family who sees the sweet, playful, confident girl she already is.
If you’re looking for a joyful pup who will bring endless smiles, Denali might just be your perfect match. 💕🐾
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If you’re interested in adopting, please apply online at mscrescue.org/adopt. An approved application is required before we can schedule a meet & greet. Once approved, we’ll work with you to ensure it’s a great fit—and if it’s not, no worries! We’ll help you find the right match.
All of our dogs are adoption-ready and come:
•️ Spayed or neutered
•️ Heartworm tested
•️ Dewormed
•️ Up-to-date on prevention medications
•️ Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines
•️ Microchipped
•️ With a coupon for a free Simply Dub collar from Dubdog Designs
In order to protect our animals and the public, Second Chances will not have open hours until further notice. We are still taking adoption appointments!
In order to protect our animals and the public, Second Chances will not have open hours until further notice. We are still taking adoption appointments!
More about this shelter
Melissa's Second Chances is a non-profit animal shelter/rescue that strives to help find homes and refuge for animals in need of a second chance.
Melissa's Second Chances is a non-profit animal shelter/rescue that strives to help find homes and refuge for animals in need of a second chance.
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