Meet Shauna

🐾💕 Hello there! My name is Shauna! 💕🐾 I'm a 2-year-old, 37-pound Black Mouth Cur/Shepherd mix, and underneath my shy exterior is a sweet, gentle girl with a whole lot of love waiting to be shared. 🥰 My beginning wasn't exactly easy. I was originally one of 20 dogs living in a hoarding situation. The sweet older woman who cared for us had the best intentions—she simply couldn't say no to an animal in need. Unfortunately, things became overwhelming, and after she passed away, her family trusted the Humane Society of the Ouachitas to help give us a better chance. Because I missed out on many of the normal experiences puppies should have, new people and unfamiliar situations can be very scary for me. I'm extremely shy and nervous at first, but I'm also incredibly intelligent and observant. I watch my surroundings carefully and learn from the animals around me. And that's where my very favorite thing comes in: other dogs! 🐶💕 I'm definitely a dog's dog. I absolutely thrive around other four-legged friends, and having a confident, friendly dog beside me is the fastest way to help me understand that everything is okay. When another dog trusts you, I start to believe that maybe I can trust you, too. Once I've decided you're my person, watch out—I'm a VELCRO DOG! I want to be right beside you, whether you're relaxing on the couch, moving around the house, or just enjoying a quiet day together. I don't particularly like being alone and would much rather have my people or a furry friend nearby. I'm a very well-mannered girl and don't jump up on people. I walk nicely on a leash when I'm in a peaceful, familiar environment, and I do well with calm kiddos who understand that I need a little time to feel comfortable. I'm also a pretty good traveler! 🚗 I ride well when I'm crated in a vehicle, although I still need a little boost to get loaded. With patience, regular rides, and maybe some yummy treat bribery, I think I could learn that car rides aren't so scary after all! I've been waiting for my forever family for an entire year, making me our shelter's longest resident. 💔🐾 The good news is that I'm currently enjoying life in a foster home, where I'm getting the chance to experience a quieter environment and continue building my confidence. I'm not the girl who will run up and greet you the moment you walk through the door. I'm the girl who will quietly watch, learn that you're safe, and then—once you've earned my heart—love you with everything I have. ❤️ I would thrive in a calm, patient, loving home with another friendly dog, or with a family who is open to bringing home two canine companions. I don't need perfection. I just need someone willing to give me the time and reassurance I've been waiting for. If you think you might be the person who can help this shy girl finally feel safe, loved, and home, please call the shelter to coordinate a visit. Since I'm currently in foster care, an appointment will need to be arranged ahead of time. 📞 Humane Society of the Ouachitas: 479-394-5682. I've waited a whole year for my chance. Maybe you're the one I've been waiting for. 🏡💕🐾