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:  Yes
Kid Friendly: Unknown
House Trained: Yes

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: Sweet Valka is Waiting for You 💖

Valka’s story is one of second chances. She came to us from Out of the Cold Rescue earlier this year, unsure of what love and safety really meant. But in her foster home, she’s blossoming into the gentle, affectionate girl she was always meant to be.

Valka isn’t just a dog — she’s a companion who wants to share her heart with someone special. She happily trots into her crate when asked, and once she’s settled, she’s usually content to rest quietly… unless there’s something exciting happening nearby, because she doesn’t want to miss out on life!

She’s already mastered potty training (not a single accident!) and is eager to learn more. Her love of treats makes training fun, and she’s proud to show off her progress. She adores pets, silly tail-chasing games, and being close to the people she trusts.

Valka does have a few quirks — she values her personal space and is still learning to share, so she’d thrive as an only dog or with a calm companion who respects her boundaries. Cats don’t bother her much, and she’s more interested in soaking up affection than chasing them.

What shines through most is her sweetness. Valka has a gentle soul, and she’s ready to give her whole heart to the family who chooses her.

Could that family be yours? 🏡 👉 Visit Coco’s website today to learn more about adopting Valka and giving her the forever home she deserves! ❤️

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!

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