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Lafonda

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3-7 years|Terrier|Female|Medium|Warren, OH
🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful☺️ Gentle🚽 House Trained

Lafonda is a medium-sized, female terrier mix with a short coat. She's estimated to be around 4 years old and is currently in Warren, OH. This sweet girl weighs approximately 57 pounds. Lafonda is house trained and vaccinated, but she's not yet altered. She's on the journey to finding her forever home, and your patience and understanding could help her thrive.

About Lafonda

Meet Lafonda. This sweet girl arrived at the shelter as a stray, and heartbreakingly, no one came looking for her. Lafonda is around 4 years old and weighs about 57 pounds. Right now, she’s scared—really scared. The shelter is a loud and overwhelming place with unfamiliar faces. Our volunteers first tried to take her for a walk, but she hesitated. Instead of pushing her, we gave her the time she desperately needed. Day by day, we’re witnessing little glimpses of the dog hiding beneath all that fear—a tiny tail wag, a cautious step forward, a moment where she leans in for a gentle pet before retreating back into her shell. Those small victories mean everything. It’s tough to capture her spirit in photos since she’s still unsure of her surroundings. But every now and then, those little tail wags remind us she’s trying. She wants to trust, to feel safe, but she just doesn’t know how yet. Lafonda would absolutely blossom outside of the shelter environment. Sometimes the sweetest dogs simply cannot shine while living in a kennel. We believe with a calm, patient home, she would flourish. She would do best in a space with older, respectful children and has not been tested with cats. Although she seems indifferent to dogs walking past her kennel, we’re happy to arrange a meet and greet with any resident pups. If you have a quiet home and could offer Lafonda a chance to decompress—even temporarily—we would be so grateful. Giving her that opportunity could truly be life-changing. This sweet girl doesn’t deserve to live in a place that amplifies her fear. Let’s show Lafonda that her story doesn’t end here. To meet or foster Lafonda, please submit an application to Healthyheartsproject.org/adopt. Every animal deserves a happy ending. This one starts with you.

Questions about Lafonda

  • What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?

    Lafonda, as a terrier mix, often thrives best in a calm, loving environment where she feels safe and secure, especially since she's a bit fearful right now.

  • How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?

    Lafonda may enjoy a moderate amount of outdoor space where she can explore at her own pace, especially as she gains confidence and trust.

  • Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?

    Older, respectful children would be best for Lafonda, as she is still learning to trust and would benefit from a gentle and understanding atmosphere.