The Furever Project

Say "hello" to our sweet Sheba! She may be knocking on the door of 13 but don’t let that fool you! She is still down to play like a pup even though she thinks nap time is the best time.

Sheba is always excited to meet people, and she makes fast friends with everyone she encounters, but she will take it personally if someone walks by without saying hello. She also likes other dogs and has done well with the dogs she's interacted with, including the test dog at the shelter, the 10-year-old male pup she previously lived with, and the young puppy in her foster home. (She hasn't been cat tested yet, so we don't know how she is with kitties.)

Sheba is housebroken, good on a leash, and well behaved in a crate— but she can be left home alone without fear of any bad behavior. She's also a great passenger on car rides, although she may need some assistance or strong encouragement getting into vehicles. Sheba seems to be hard of hearing, so her foster mom has been working with her on some commands using hand signals. So far, she knows "sit,” "stay," and “down” pretty reliably. As Sheba is food-motivated and enjoys her training treats (as well as the occasional carrot or ice cube!), we're sure that she'll pick up more commands in no time!

Sheba's foster mom reports that she's a pretty relaxed dog. She's not "in your face" like younger dogs can sometimes be, but she's always happy to be near people and loves to cuddle on the couch. Sheba isn't a loud dog, either, although when she has something to say she lets you know.  As long as you’re fluent in Wookie, you’ll have no issues! (It's quirky and adorable!)