#A5753040 Meet Dutchess , a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois beauty with a plush caramel coat dusted in dark Oreo cookie speckles - the sweetest treat you’ll ever see! True to her breed, she’s fiercely loyal and wicked smart, and she’ll thrive with a savvy owner who can provide the mental challenges and physical exercise that keep a Malinois happy and balanced. In return, you’ll gain a lifetime of devotion and a best friend who’s always ready for the next adventure. When our volunteers visited, this clever girl excitedly picked up her food bowl to greet them - talk about brains and personality! Dutchess is big, bold, and boisterous, and kennel life has made her a bit anxious because she’s simply meant for more. With a bit of TLC, lots of love, and plenty of playtime, she’ll blossom into the incredible companion she’s destined to be - come take this sweetheart home today! -4 year old black and tan Belgian Malinois -54 pound spayed female -Up to date on all shots and preventatives, so ready to go home with you today! However, Dutchess did come to the shelter with a little ouchie on one of her paw pads - it has already been treated and fortunately does not seem to be an issue anymore, but it may be best to keep an eye on it as she settles in with you -came to the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center on 1/30/26 under very unfortunate circumstances - her owner was arrested and no one was left to care for her -beautiful example of her breed, exceptionally loyal and smart - needs physical and mental exercise to be her best! -with a little time and effort, will be your most devoted companion and forever best friend -may present as a little restless and anxious in the kennel, but with some attention, her true nature quickly shines through DUTCHESS’S VIDEO: Still on HOLD For more information, contact volunteer Lor at lor@unitedhopeforanimals.org ------- United Hope for Animals (UHA) is a volunteer group and does not have a facility for animals. This pet is part of our Shelter Support Program at the Baldwin Park Shelter. For more information about the pet, the adoption process, or our program please contact the Volunteer Adoption Coordinator listed above. Because animals are adopted/rescued daily, please also check the United Hope for Animals Facebook page to see if an animal is still available OR call the Baldwin Park Shelter at 626-962-3577. When inquiring about an animal, please reference the animal’s ID number. This will enable the volunteer or Baldwin Park employee to locate the status of the pet. Thank you for supporting rescue.