*A VERY GENEROUS DONOR IS SPONSORING $175 OF SHELBY'S ADOPTION FEE, ALONG WITH THE FEES OF HER LITTERMATES, TO REDUCE THEIR ADOPTION FEES TO $300 IN HOPES THEY'LL FIND THEIR FOREVER FAMILIES SOON!** Are you ready to add some fun and excitement to your life? Say hello to Shelby, an energetic pup filled with curiosity, enthusiasm, and love. This playful girl is a bundle of joy, always eager for adventure and ready to explore. Shelby is a friendly girl who loves making friends with every human and dog she meets! Her cheerful, upbeat, charismatic personality brightens any space she enters, and she will be the sunshine and love of your home. Shelby was rescued from an overwhelmed animal control facility in rural Kentucky, along with her six littermates, when they were just eight weeks old. Shelters and rescues across the US are facing a crisis, as adoption rates have slowed significantly over the past 18 months, while surrenders and intake numbers have been rising. In previous years, puppies in shelters and rescues were usually adopted quickly, often as soon as they became available. Unfortunately, in the past year, it has become more common for friendly, adoptable dogs, including puppies, to remain in shelters or foster homes for several months before finding a family. As victims of this current shelter and rescue crisis, Shelby and four of her littermates have been in foster care while waiting for their forever homes. These sweet pups are more than ready and eager to find the loving, permanent families they deserve. Approaching 10 months old and weighing just over 50 pounds, she will grow into a larger dog (over 65 pounds) when fully mature. A DNA test on two littermates shows their breed mix as 35%% Bluetick Coonhound, 27%% German Shepherd, 23%% Husky, and 15%% Staffordshire Terrier. She's making good progress with crate training and housebreaking, but is still a pup learning the ropes. Potential adopters should expect to continue her training and provide the guidance and structure all young dogs need to develop into the best canine citizens they can be as adults. She's smart as a whip and eager to please, making training sessions with Shelby enjoyable. Shelby is a dog with heart and spirit, curious about the world and always ready for new adventures. She will make a wonderful and loyal companion for an active family! Shelby is fostered in Chicago, and meet-and-greets are by appointment only after an adoption application has been received and approved. For more information or to apply, please email [email protected] or visit our website at palsplacerescue.org. Correspondence from the rescue may end up in spam or junk folders. Please check these folders regularly if waiting for a response. Shelby's adoption fee is $300 (reduced from $475 thanks to a generous sponsorship). This fee helps cover her medical expenses while in our care. She is spayed, microchipped, up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines, and on monthly flea and heartworm preventatives.

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