Dahlia

Dahlia is a 3-year-old shepherd terrier mix, weighing around 60 lbs. She was unfortunately surrendered back to us, due to changes in her home that she did not adjust well to. Dahlia was nervous coming back to a shelter, but we tried our best to make her feel at home. She is house-trained and has shown us that she walks well on leash, and is a very gentle treat-taker.

Dahlia has been selective around other dogs here at the shelter but her former owners tell us that she used to go to a doggy daycare and enjoyed the company of other dogs. A shelter setting can be a high-stress environment for most dogs, so it’s not unusual for most of them to be selective, so she does have the potential to go to a home with other dogs.

Dahlia did well when being cat tested. Dahlia cannot go to a home with young children but older children (12+) would be fine. Dahlia has not been destructive with toys or bedding here at the shelter. She loves snuggling in her blankets and playing with her toys. Dahlia is an active dog who loves to run and play but also settles very well in her kennel. She would make a wonderful companion.

Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is a no-kill, non-profit shelter and adoption center for cats and dogs, and the holding area for stray dogs for 12 towns in Oxford County. The shelter is located at 9 Swallow Road in Paris. Those interested in adopting a pet from RPC can visit the shelter on Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.; and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Most of the adoptable pets and adoption applications can be found on the shelter’s website at www.responsiblepetcare.org.

Responsible Pet Care operates a thrift shop called Pawsibilities. It is located at 132 Waterford Road in Norway and is open on Thursdays, Fridays,  and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of clean, usable household items are accepted during shop hours. Any money raised at Pawsibilities supports RPC. For answers to questions about adopting or fostering a pet, or to ask about a lost animal, call RPC after noon at 743-8679.