Valka
Adoption Status: Accepting Adoption Interest
Gender: Female
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Age: Est DOB: 11/2022
Weight: 58 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes w/ slow intros
Cat Friendly: In Progress
Kid Friendly: Unknown
House Trained: Doing great!
History: Our Out of the Cold Rescue Effort was a great success in welcoming over 180+ animals to rescue from rural areas in North Dakota before the cold set in. These animals are all so deserving and thankful to get a second chance in finding a forever home of their own!
A Note from the Foster: Valka – Sweet, Shy, and Ready to Bloom 🌸**
Valka is a gentle soul who’s learning to trust and thrive. She came to us through the “Out of the Cold” , and with a little love and patience, she’s blossoming into a loyal companion.
🏡 House Manners:
Valka is doing wonderfully with potty training—no accidents since arriving in her foster home!
🐾 Personality:
She’s a little timid at first, but once she warms up, she adores snuggles and gentle pets. Toys aren’t her thing just yet, but treats? Absolutely.
🛏️ Kennel Training:
Valka is kennel trained and settles in well. She’ll go in without fuss and, while she may whine briefly, she usually quiets down within minutes.
🍽️ Special Notes:
Valka has shown some resource guarding around food, so she’ll benefit from continued training and a calm, structured environment.
🐶 Best Home Fit:
Valka enjoys her personal space and would likely do best as the only dog in the home, or with slow, respectful introductions to dog-savvy companions. She’s a girl who values boundaries. She hasn't shown much interest in the cats in her foster home.
💖 Ideal Family:
A patient, loving home that understands shy dogs and is willing to go at her pace. She’s a quiet gem waiting to shine.
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!
