Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Snapshot of Marcella the Shella!
Size? Medium
Activity Level? Medium
Noise Level? I bark frequently, no shared walls please
Good with Dogs? Must be adopted with another dog in the house
Good with Cats? Ok with dog savvy cats and slow introductions
Good with Kids? Great with kids of all ages
Good with Strangers? I need space and lots of time with new people
Potty Trained? Fully potty trained
Crate Trained? I have good house manners, I don't need to be crated
Meet Marcella!
Marcella is a beautiful 2-year-old Shiba Inu with a big personality packed into a small-to-medium-sized package. Equal parts sweet, sassy, goofy, and independent, she's guaranteed to keep you smiling with her playful antics. Her favorite trick? Sneaking off with one of your shoes—not to chew it, but to dramatically drop it on the floor when she wants your attention (or thinks it's time for everyone to wake up!).
Marcella is an active, intelligent girl who loves to play. Fetch is one of her favorite games, and she has excellent recall, happily coming when called or even whistled for. If you have a playful dog who loves to wrestle, chase, and romp, Marcella will be in heaven. She spent time with a foster brother where their days were filled with joyful WWE-style wrestling matches and games of chase. She thrives with canine companionship and must have another dog in the home to help her feel happy and confident.
While she's social with other dogs, Marcella can be shy around new people and appreciates having the time and space to warm up at her own pace. Once you've earned her trust, you'll discover a loyal, affectionate companion who loves treats, positive encouragement, and spending time with her family.
Marcella is great with children of all ages and can live with dog-savvy cats given slow, thoughtful introductions. She's fully house-trained, has excellent house manners, and doesn't require a crate. She walks nicely on a leash, enjoys several daily walks, and loves patrolling a securely fenced yard, keeping an eye (and ear!) on everything happening around her. Fair warning—she has plenty to say about neighborhood activity, so she'd do best in a home without shared walls.
When playtime is over, Marcella enjoys settling down with a durable chew toy or cuddling up with one of her many beloved stuffed toys. She also adores being brushed, which is fortunate because her gorgeous double coat sheds seasonally and benefits from regular grooming.
Marcella has experienced two seizures and is successfully managed on phenobarbital twice daily. She takes her medication well and continues to enjoy an active, happy life.
If you're looking for a clever, entertaining, playful companion who will make you laugh every day, keep your shoes on notice, and fill your home with love (and a little commentary), Marcella may be your perfect match!
Marcella is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations appropriate for her age.
Adoption Fee: $500 + applicable tax
MEET ME/ADOPT ME: If you’d like to arrange a meeting or begin the adoption process, please fill out an adoption application by visiting https://www.twincitiespetrescue.org/adopt/ search for my bio and click on ‘Apply for Adoption’. A volunteer from Twin Cities Pet Rescue will contact you within 3 business days.
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!! Twin Cities Pet Rescue is a volunteer-run, foster home-based organization. We can only rescue as many animals as available foster homes. Please consider saving the life of an animal in need and become a volunteer foster home today. To become a foster, fill out a dog or cat foster application on the Twin Cities Pet Rescue website: www.twincitiespetrescue.org . There is little to no cost to foster an animal. Twin Cities Pet Rescue provides its foster families with food, supplies, and veterinary care for its animals. All you need to do is supply the love!
PLEASE NOTE: Twin Cities Pet Rescue will consider adoption applicants from many parts of the country. However, preference will always be given to applicants within 100 miles of the Twin Cities area, which includes parts of Wisconsin.
