Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Valance is proof that the best things in life come in small, fluffy, slightly-anxious packages.
She's a 2.5-year-old Coton de Tuléar with a cloud-soft coat, soulful eyes, and a heart that is very much available for adoption — she just needs you to earn it first. And by "earn it," we mean exist calmly in her general vicinity for a little while.
Here's the deal with Valance: she is, by her own assessment, the most nervous girl in any given room. New place? Suspicious. Loud noise? Absolutely not. That plastic bag in the corner? A threat that she needs to hide from. She processes the world at her own pace, and her favorite coping strategy is the zoomie lap — a focused, back-and-forth trot that she has truly perfected. Think of it as her version of nervous journaling.
But here's where it gets good.
When Valance feels safe, she transforms. The laps stop. The worry melts. And suddenly you have a velcro pup pressed against your leg, soaking up every ounce of love you're willing to give. She's super curious about all things and uses her sniffer to learn. I have yet to hear her bark or whine. She expresses her feelings entirely through proximity and soulful staring. She doesn't need words. She just needs you.
She will follow you everywhere. The couch. The kitchen. Probably the bathroom. Definitely the bathroom. And she loves to sleep in the bed!
Valance would thrive with:
-A calm, patient home where she can decompress at her own pace
-Someone who doesn't mind a fluffy shadow following them from room to room
-Quiet or low-traffic environment (she's not a party girl — she's a cozy night in kind of dog)
Valance comes with:
-Maximum cuddles, once trust is established
-Zero noise complaints (seriously, we haven't heard a peep from her)
-The most grateful little eyes you've ever seen
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A Quick but Important Note to All Adopters:
Please remember that none of our dogs arrive fully trained. Most come from tough or uncertain beginnings and may have never lived in a home or known basic routines. That means:
✧ They are not potty trained on arrival. Most dogs regress in potty training when moving to a new environment.
✧ They may lack basic manners (like leash walking or appropriate chewing).
✧ They’re learning, growing, and doing their best—but they will need patience, structure, and compassion to succeed.
The majority of these pups have lived in the confinement of a cage or kennel run for most - if not all - of their lives. Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of crates for anything other than vehicle transport. They deserve the chance to decompress and learn what true freedom and comfort feel like.
Our amazing foster homes work hard to start these dogs on the right path, but they are rescues, not finished products. These dogs need time, consistency, and a loving home willing to meet them where they are.
Also, breed designations are our best guesses based on appearance and behavior. We can't guarantee breed, size, adult weight, or coat type.
