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My name is Shirley!

Posted 1 week ago

My basic info

Breed
Catahoula Leopard Dog/Australian Cattle Dog
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
2 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
60 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

WE ARE A TX-BASED RESCUE. THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN TX AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED UPON ADOPTION.
Please fill out an adoption application at haydudeequine.org

🌸🐾 Meet Shirley — A Soft Soul with a Big Heart (and a Little Extra Fluff) 🐾🌸

Shirley is a June 2023 baby, weighing in at about 60 pounds — though her ideal weight is closer to 50 (she’s currently rocking that “well-loved” look 😄). She’s spayed, fully vetted, and comes with what can only be described as an impressively solid resume for a family dog.

Shirley checks all the important boxes:
✅ Good with other dogs
✅ Great with kids
✅ House trained
✅ Up to date on vaccines
✅ Loyal, loving, and well-mannered
✅ Professional belly-rub enthusiast

At first, Shirley can be a teeny bit shy — the kind of girl who likes to observe before jumping in — but give her a moment and she’ll melt right into you. Once she trusts you, she’s all about the belly rubs, quiet companionship, and loyal sidekick energy. She’s sweet, gentle, and has a calm presence that makes her a joy to be around.

She’s the kind of dog who doesn’t need to be the center of attention — she just wants to be near her people, soaking up love and offering it right back. Whether it’s lounging at your feet, joining you for a walk, or quietly supervising household activities, Shirley is happy just being part of a family.

And yes… she could stand to lose a few pounds — but honestly, that just means more motivation to strap on that fitbit and getting your steps in... together, right? 😉

Shirley is ready for a home where she can feel safe, loved, and cherished — a place where she can finally settle in and be someone’s “good girl” for life.

Apply today at haydudeequine.org and give Shirley the forever home she so deeply deserves. 🐾💖
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Jessica Minarcin
Phone
Address
Hartford, CT 06120
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Hay Dude Equine Rescue, in Boerne, TX, does not have a shelter - ALL of our dogs, are raised in foster homes in the San Antonio area. Each pup comes spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations that are appropriate for their age, microchipped, heartworm tested and on current on monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventative.

ALL OF THIS IS INCLUDED IN THE ADOPTION FEE OF $200.00 FOR LOCAL DOGS AND $300.00 FOR PUPPIES. ( Local is in the state of Texas)! Medical records will come with each dog at the time of adoption.

IF THIS IS AN OUT OF STATE ADOPTION, TRANSPORT TO YOU is included in the adoption fee of $400.00 for adult dogs and $500.00 for puppies. We transport all over the country!!

All our dogs are socialized and we try to provide you a good understanding of the dog’s personality.

Please contact hay_dude_equine@yahoo.com for more information about adopting one of our dogs and puppies

Thank you for wanting to adopt a rescued dog, their LIVES depend on it!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are a TX based rescue that transports our dogs once they have been adopted. We use TXCR Transport to move our dogs, please check out their Facebook page.
We thoroughly vet potential adopters by running background checks, talking to their vet, interviewing the adopter and releasing the animal under contract.

More about this rescue

We are a nonprofit animal rescue organization located in the
beautiful Texas Hill Country! Because we are a Public 501(C)3 organization we rely solely on the generous donations of are residents and other animal loving individuals that want to help.

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