Tilda
Adoption Status: Accepting Adoption Interest
Gender: Female
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Age: Est DOB: 02/2025
Weight: 37 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Likely not
Kid Friendly: Unknown
House Trained: Doing great!
History: Tilda needed a second chance at a good life and arrived to rescue with the help of Lightshine Rescue whose efforts are focused on a rural reservation in South Dakota where resources are low.
A Note from the Foster: Hi everyone, I’m Tilda! 🎉 If I look familiar, it’s probably because you saw my glamour shots from when I was first rescued—yes, the ones where I was trying to stay warm outside a gas station like a tiny, adorable hitchhiker. My past is still a bit of a mystery (I like to think I was a secret agent), but here’s what my foster family has discovered now that I’ve been crashing at their place.
I’m about 1 year old—aka the perfect age, if you ask me. I’ve got plenty of puppy energy and an unlimited supply of love, but I’m also almost potty trained and I sleep all night in my kennel. I’m learning the house rules fast: I already know how to sit, I walk great on a leash, and I’m working super hard on not jumping… it’s just that sometimes I get SO excited to see you that my feet forget they’re supposed to stay on the ground. I make up for it with excellent kisses.
I LOVE playing with other dogs. I currently live with three older, larger pups who I respect (they’re basically the house elders), plus a younger foster sister who I play with and snuggle like it’s my full-time job. I don’t live with any cats, but I am extremely curious about those wild, bushy-tailed creatures outside called squirrels. Because of this I may do best in a home without cats.
I’m a lovable young girl who’s looking for a second chance and a family to call my own. I promise I come with plenty of kisses, tail wags and excellent shadow skills. I hope I get to meet you soon!
Adoption Fee: $510 + tax
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsivly more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
