Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Shelby — Our Sweet Survivor, “Miss Smiley” The Fastest, Happiest Little Tripod You’ll Ever Meet
Just minutes before her scheduled euthanasia, Shelby’s life was hanging by a thread. She arrived at a severely overcrowded shelter with her back right leg completely snapped in half, dragging painfully behind her small 34-pound body. The damage was too severe to save it, and her only chance at a pain-free life was amputation.
But with rescue, love, and the will to live, Shelby fought her way back. Today, she’s not just surviving — she is thriving.This girl is PROOF that three legs don’t slow a dog down one bit. She is unbelievably fast, extremely energetic, and loves sprinting, playing, and wrestling with all the other dogs like she’s been doing it her whole life. She is a full-speed, joy-filled tripod rocket.
Shelby also carries mangled scars around her neck — quiet reminders of what she’s endured — yet her heart remains the gentlest thing on earth. She’s affectionately nicknamed “Miss Smiley” because every time someone approaches her, she lifts her lip in the most heart-melting “Elvis grin.” It’s her way of saying thank you and I love you all at once.
At just 1–2 years old, this black and tan coonhound mix is everything you could dream of in a companion: Heartworm negative, up-to-date on all vaccines & preventions Wonderful with children, adults, dogs, and even cats Gentle, calm, affectionate, and eager to please Startles with loud noises and storms — she does best in a calm, steady home VERY food and treat motivated — if food is around, she is on it like nobody’s business. Shelby is a certified treat hog and will happily work for snacks all day long.
Shelby is truly one of those once-in-a-lifetime dogs — a living reminder that love can heal even the deepest wounds. She has already survived the unthinkable; now she just needs her forever family to give her the soft landing she’s always deserved.
If you’re ready to open your heart to a dog who will adore you endlessly, Miss Smiley is waiting — tail wagging, lip lifted, and heart wide open.
Her $475 adoption fee covers medical care, vaccines, spay, microchip, leg amputation, foster care and transportation to NY.
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