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shelly
Oklahoma City, OK
Meet shelly
Meet Shelly
Shelly was born almost completely blind, but nobody told her she has a disability. This clever girl navigates the world by mapping it in her head. She knows exactly where her water bowls are, rarely bumps the same thing twice, and has her house routine down to a science: when her playpen opens, she steps over the threshold, hangs a left, and heads straight outside. She can even find the door to come back in.
Shelly’s Superpowers:
Independent: She confidently explores the yard and house once she learns the layout.
Smart: She memorizes spaces and routines quickly.
Low-drama: Shares space peacefully with her roommate Linda and is unfazed by other dogs and cats. They can sniff her, but she just carries on.
What Her Ideal Home Looks Like:
Shelly thrives with predictability and a calm human who respects her boundaries. She enjoys sitting in laps and can be picked up easily if you announce yourself first.
Because she can’t see what’s coming, Shelly can startle and react defensively when scared or confused. She communicates clearly with her body language, and her person will need to learn those cues. For her safety and yours, Shelly needs an adults-only home with no children, and someone experienced with special-needs or fearful pets.
Shelly won’t be a typical cuddly companion, but she will be an incredibly rewarding one for the right person. If you have a quiet home, a steady routine, and a big heart for the underdogs, Shelly is ready to map her world around you.
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Shelly was born almost completely blind, but nobody told her she has a disability. This clever girl navigates the world by mapping it in her head. She knows exactly where her water bowls are, rarely bumps the same thing twice, and has her house routine down to a science: when her playpen opens, she steps over the threshold, hangs a left, and heads straight outside. She can even find the door to come back in.
Shelly’s Superpowers:
Independent: She confidently explores the yard and house once she learns the layout.
Smart: She memorizes spaces and routines quickly.
Low-drama: Shares space peacefully with her roommate Linda and is unfazed by other dogs and cats. They can sniff her, but she just carries on.
What Her Ideal Home Looks Like:
Shelly thrives with predictability and a calm human who respects her boundaries. She enjoys sitting in laps and can be picked up easily if you announce yourself first.
Because she can’t see what’s coming, Shelly can startle and react defensively when scared or confused. She communicates clearly with her body language, and her person will need to learn those cues. For her safety and yours, Shelly needs an adults-only home with no children, and someone experienced with special-needs or fearful pets.
Shelly won’t be a typical cuddly companion, but she will be an incredibly rewarding one for the right person. If you have a quiet home, a steady routine, and a big heart for the underdogs, Shelly is ready to map her world around you.
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More About shelly
HEALTH:
Vaccinations up to date. Spayed/Neutered.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Small 25 Lbs (11 Kg) Or Less
Good with Dogs: Yes
shelly's Details
| BREED: | Westie, West Highland White Terrier |
| SEX: | Female |
| AGE: | Senior |
| COAT COLOR: | Tan/Yellow/Fawn |
| SIZE: | Small 25 Lbs (11 Kg) Or Less |
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