Snickerdoodle

Hi, I’m Snickerdoodle, a beautiful young Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix looking for someone very special to call my own. I’m a sweet girl, but I’m quite shy—especially right now—and I need a patient adopter who understands that trust takes time.

We suspect I may have experienced some trauma or been mistreated in my past, so new people and new situations can feel overwhelming. I’ll need time to decompress, settle in and learn that I’m finally safe. My adopter will need to be patient, gentle and consistent, allowing me to build confidence at my own pace rather than expecting me to be a social butterfly right away.

I’m also a Malinois/German Shepherd mix, which means I’m going to grow into an intelligent, energetic dog who will need plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, training and structure. I’ll need an adopter who is ready to put in the time and effort to help me become the best version of myself. I would do best as the only dog in the home.

I may need a little extra patience and understanding, but underneath my shyness is a young puppy who deserves the chance to feel safe, loved and cherished. I’m hoping my forever family will be willing to take that journey with me.

If you are interested in meeting Snickerdoodle, the shelter is open Monday through Saturday 11am – 6pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, check out the pets’ profile on our website at newberganimals.com to fill out an application and email to frontdesk@newberganimals.com.

The information above reflects our best assessment based on observations at the shelter and any information provided by previous owners. Any information regarding kids, other animals, or potty training is our best estimate based on available history and shelter observations. Since we cannot test every scenario, many categories may be listed as “unknown,” and behavior in a home environment may differ from what we see at the shelter.