Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
💛 CONNIE — GIVE HER A LITTLE TIME, AND SHE’LL GIVE YOU HER WHOLE HEART 💛
📍 Upland Animal Shelter — Upland, CA
🐾 Animal ID: IEPA-A-18517
🐕 Breed: German Shepherd / Golden Retriever Mix
♀️ Sex: Female, Spayed
⚖️ Weight: 56 lbs
🎂 Age: 2 years, 2 months
📅 At the shelter since: January 13, 2026
Some dogs greet everyone as if they’ve been best friends forever.
Connie is a little different.
She likes to take a moment. She watches. She gets to know you. She decides that you’re someone she can trust.
And then something wonderful happens:
Connie becomes your shadow. 💕
Connie has come such a long way since she first arrived at the shelter, and the dog we’re getting to know today is affectionate, calm, observant, intelligent, and incredibly devoted to her people.
Once Connie feels comfortable with you, get ready for a Velcro dog. She loves being near her favorite humans and seems happiest simply sharing life with them. Whether that means going for a walk, enjoying a good brushing, receiving affection, or just hanging out together, Connie values companionship.
She doesn’t need to be the center of attention.
She just wants to be close to the people she loves. 🥰
🐕 A Lovely Walking Companion
Connie is easy to handle getting in and out of her kennel and walks very nicely on leash.
She follows direction well and already knows basic commands, including “sit.” She is attentive to both her handler and her surroundings, and her intelligence is easy to see.
With consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement, we think this smart girl could continue learning very quickly in a home of her own. 🧠🐾
💕 Learning That New People Can Be Friends
One of the most encouraging things about Connie has been watching her confidence grow.
She can take a little time to warm up to unfamiliar people, so introductions should happen at Connie’s pace rather than being rushed.
But she has made wonderful progress.
She has even become comfortable approaching unfamiliar male volunteers and seeking affection from them — a lovely sign of how much her confidence and trust have grown.
Give Connie a little space to observe you.
Give her kindness.
Give her time.
She’ll take it from there. ❤️
🐾 What About Other Dogs?
Connie has not yet completed formal dog testing at the shelter.
However, she has shown no reactivity toward other dogs while walking or when around the play areas, which is encouraging. A proper introduction and formal evaluation would still be important before determining whether she could live successfully with another dog.
🐕 Dog testing: Pending — no reactivity observed
🐈 Cats: Not recommended
🏡 Connie’s Ideal Home
Connie would likely thrive in a medium-activity home where life has a little structure but plenty of companionship.
She doesn’t need nonstop excitement. She would probably be very happy with regular walks, time outside, affection, mental stimulation, and — most importantly — people she can bond with.
A secure yard is recommended, along with adopters who understand that the best relationships aren’t always instantaneous.
Sometimes they grow.
And with Connie, giving her that little bit of time may reward you with something very special: the extraordinary loyalty of a dog who has decided that you are her person.
✨ CONNIE’S HIGHLIGHTS
💗 Affectionate, loyal & people-oriented
🧲 Velcro dog who loves being close
😌 Calm and observant
🦮 Walks well on leash
🎓 Knows basic commands, including “sit”
🧠 Smart & eager to learn
🪮 Enjoys brushing and attention
🚶 Loves going for walks
💕 Forms strong bonds with her people
🌱 Has made wonderful progress meeting new people
⏳ Appreciates time to warm up
🏡 Medium activity level
🌳 Secure yard recommended
🐕 Dog testing pending — no reactivity observed
🚫🐈 No cats
💛 GIVE HER TIME
Connie may not hand you her heart the first moment you meet her.
But perhaps that makes what comes next even more meaningful.
Earn Connie’s trust, and you may discover that wherever you go, there’s a quiet, devoted shadow following right behind you. 🐾💕
📸 See more photos and information about Connie:
https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/IEPA-A-18517
🚐 Transportation is available for rescue organizations.
