COURTESY POST — A Loving Home Needed for “Canela”Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025 âš ï ̧ Please note: Canela is not at the shelter.This is a courtesy post to help her family find a safe, loving home. All inquiries should be directed to the owner, not Yolo County Animal Services. Meet Canela, an 11-month-old female Pit Bully with a sweet heart, playful spirit, and so much love to give. This post comes from a place of deep care and heartbreak, as Canela’s family is facing serious financial and housing hardship and wants nothing more than for her to be safe, loved, and properly cared for. About Canela Breed: Pit Bully Age: 11 months Color: Brown & white Gender: Female Spayed: No Vaccines: Up to date Crate Trained: Yes Potty Trained: No Living Situation: Both indoors and outdoors Other Pets: Has lived with dogs Behavior & Temperament Children: Friendly Visitors: Very excited and affectionate; jumps up for attention Personality: Loving, happy, playful, and eager for human connection Training Needs: Young and energetic; would benefit from consistent training and structure Handling: Does not allow food or toys to be taken away and should be fed separately Bite History: None — she has never bitten anyone Health Notes (Transparency Matters) Canela has been seen by a veterinarian. She is very underweight despite eating well and having high energy. No illness has been diagnosed, but additional veterinary testing was recommended and could not be pursued due to financial hardship. She will need a home that can provide ongoing veterinary care and monitoring to help her thrive. Ideal Home for Canela Canela would do best in: A stable home with the financial ability to provide food, training, and veterinary care An adopter who understands young, energetic dogs A home with time, patience, and commitment to training Someone who can give her the attention and guidance she needs to grow into her best self Reason for Rehoming Canela’s family has lost employment and is facing the possibility of losing their home. With no reliable income and limited resources, they are making the incredibly difficult decision to rehome her out of love — knowing she deserves more than they can currently provide. Located in: Woodland, CA Contact: Maricela (530) 383-9056 Email: gonzalezmaricela4@gmail.com Canela is a beautiful, loving young dog who deserves stability, care, and a future filled with security. Please share her story to help her find the home she deserves.