BRENDA

Our sweet Brenda is unique, with her cute floppy ear and two-tone face. She's a show-stopper wherever she goes. She came to the shelter on 12/5, originally as a stray before being owner-surrendered. While her past may be uncertain, her future is full of promise… Over many day trips away from the kennel, Brenda has proven to be a cheerful companion. She loads easily into the car and enjoys the ride. She's affectionate and friendly with people and the dogs she meets.Does well with kids. She's calm in new environments, easy to handle, and eager to please. She's potty-trained. She doesn't guard her toys or food. Brenda has proven she can thrive in real-world environments—now she just needs a loving home to call her own. If you're looking for a loyal companion with charm, intelligence, and a heart full of love, Brenda is the one! To meet and fall in love with Brenda, go to yoloshelter.org/adopt to make an appointment._______________________ More About Beautiful Brenda Day Trip #1: Downtown She enjoyed sniffing the air outside the window and playing with toys. She rested her chin on her volunteer's shoulder for extra cuddles during the ride—clearly a snuggle enthusiast. She bravely walked downtown in the rain, happily accepted a pup cup, and met friendly people, warming up to them quickly. She showed curiosity toward squirrels but remained calm and nonreactive toward dogs seen at a distance. When briefly startled by a man jumping over a puddle, she recovered quickly and allowed him to pet her. Throughout multiple errands, Brenda was excellent in the car, even when left alone for short periods. After her exciting but tiring adventures, she fell asleep in the car on the way back to the shelter. Day Trip #2: The Office Brenda jumped into an SUV for her commute and enjoyed the ride with the windows down, like a seasoned co-pilot. At the office, she was a model guest—well-behaved in private offices, conference rooms, and around everyone she met, including coworkers, service technicians, and visitors. She was initially unsure about the automatic paper towel dispenser, but after a few encounters, she confidently ignored the noise. Brenda did wonderfully during meetings and even helped with office errands. She is officially welcome back anytime! Day Trip #3: Social & Confident Brenda met the water service technician and enjoyed walks to the park, Pet Food Express, Safeway, and Starbucks. She calmly passed multiple dogs on walks and interacted politely with dogs inside the pet store. Again, she showed zero reactivity and no resource guarding. Brenda loves fetch, tug-of-war, and stuffed toys, making her both playful and affectionate—a wonderful balance for an active yet cozy home.