Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Darla â your future best friend, cuddle buddy, and little shadow! ð¾â¤ï¸Â
Darla is about 1 year old and 27 pounds, and after having the chance to really get to know her in foster care, I can tell you that this girl has a HUGE personality packed into her little body.
Darla absolutely LOVES people. She wants to say hello to everyone she meets â and preferably to everyone at the same time! ð She is incredibly affectionate, loves attention, and is happiest when she can be right next to her people. Whether sheâÂÂs following you around the house, asking for pets, or curling up beside you, Darla just wants to be included in whatever youâÂÂre doing.
SheâÂÂs also a silly, energetic young dog who loves to explore and be part of the action. Darla can sometimes have a hard time focusing when thereâÂÂs a lot going on around her. She is curious, easily distracted, and has a tendency to bounce from one thing to another â basically, she has a little bit of âÂÂdog ADHD.â ð ItâÂÂs one of the things that makes her so funny and full of personality. She does best with patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement.
Darla is crate trained and leash trained, and she is perfectly comfortable sleeping in her crate at night. She is still working on potty training. When she gets outside often enough, she does well and will potty outside. She has also gotten really good about not pooping inside, but she still has enough pee accidents indoors that we wouldnâÂÂt consider her fully potty trained yet. Her new family will need to continue working with her and keep a consistent routine.
Darla has some other little quirks that make her uniquely Darla. Her eyes don't always focus normally, but there is nothing wrong with her eyes, and it does not prevent her from seeing, playing, exploring, or enjoying life. ItâÂÂs simply something you may notice about her.
She also has a hilarious habit of coming over for wet kisses immediately after drinking water. Expect a wet nose, wet whiskers, and a soggy little face coming straight for you! ðÂÂÂ
Darla does well with other dogs and kids and loves having canine friends. She would likely enjoy a playful dog in her forever home, especially one who can help her burn off some of that young-dog energy.
We are still working on cats. Darla is not aggressive toward them, but she does like to chase them. Because of that, she will need continued training, supervision, and appropriate introductions around cats. A home without cats may be the easiest fit for her, but her foster family is continuing to work with her.
Darla came from the Mesquite Animal Shelter and has really blossomed in foster care. The more time I spend with her, the more her goofy, affectionate personality comes out. She is energetic without being all go-go-go, incredibly loving, and just wants to be someone's girl.
She isn't perfect â but honestly, that's part of what makes her so lovable. â¤ï¸Â She is still learning, still growing, and still figuring out how to be the best dog she can be. What she already knows how to do exceptionally well is LOVE her people.
Darla is looking for a forever family who will be patient with her, continue helping her learn, give her plenty of love and attention, and appreciate all of the goofy little things that make her Darla.
All Dallas Pets Alive adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines upon adoption. The standard minimum donation for dogs over six months to seven years is $200, puppies under six months is $250, dogs eight years and over are $100 unless specified otherwise. You can view all adoptable pets and fill out an adoption application online on our website at http://dallaspetsalive.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/ For more information, you can email adopt@dallaspetsalive.org.September 12, 2026, 6:36 pm
