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Catahoula Leopard Dog-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

ALEXANDRA* - Catahoula Leopard Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Catahoula Leopard Dog-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

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Nickname
ALEXANDRA*
Breed
Catahoula Leopard Dog-Unknown Mix
Gender
Female
Age
Young
Location
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, USA

Description

Catahoula Leopard Dog-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Dog Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Alexandra! Alexandra came into the Shelter at the beginning of June as a shy peanut but has slowly but surely been expanding her circle of

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friends. The two dogs she came in with have been adopted and Alexandra is patiently waiting for the right person to come along. A staff member recently took Alexandra on a hike with her resident dog (a neutered male 6 year old 60# hound) and husband. Alexandra rode in the crate in the car quietly on the way to the trailhead. She did get a little carsick in the car (to be expected since she was nervous and just had breakfast). On the trail, she followed the resident pup along on leash and enjoyed exploring the trails. Sudden movements and loud noises were a little spooky but Alexandra gained some confidence as the hike went on. She enjoyed following the resident pup into streams and joining him on the sniffari. Having a dog that was confident and curious helped to Alexandra to feel more comfortable navigating around herself. A resident dog in the home is recommended to aid in Alexandra's acclimation. Any resident dogs should meet at the Shelter prior to adoption. By the end of the hike, Alexandra was greeting the staff member and husband for treats and even soliciting play from the resident dog. Alexandra would thrive in an adoptive home that will allow her to blossom at her pace. Things may be a bit spooky at first but with time, patience and positive reinforcement based training, we anticipate that Alexandra's personality will shine. Alexandra's adoption fee is sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation thanks to “Leave No One Behind Fund” – designed to adopter’s eyes towards animals who have been in the Shelter’s care a little longer than average waiting for the right adopter. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation is now offering “Pawsitivity Bucks” with every dog adoption. This $200 training voucher is a way for newly adopted canines and their guardians to connect with local positive reinforcement based behavior consultants and get their relationship started off on the right paw! Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Medium

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No

Rescue Information

Organization name
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter
Location
Santa Cruz, California, 95062
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1505547
Date Listed
08/06/2025
Date Expires
11/04/2025

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