Sheba
Belgian Shepherd Malinois (short coat) · Young (1 year 3 months) · Female · Medium · Escondido, CA
Notes from TLC K9 Rescue
Sheba's story is one I will never forget. At just one year old, Sheba was abandoned by her owners and left to fend for herself on the dangerous streets of TJ Mexico. When TLC K9 Rescue learned about her situation, we feared she could be exploited for breeding or end up as bait for dog fighting. We knew we had to act quickly. When we arrived to rescue her, we found Sheba living in a trash-filled yard. Despite having been abandoned herself, this incredible young dog was also hovered around a small puppy that had also been dumped protecting him. Of course, we couldn't leave either of them behind, so we rescued them both. Today, Sheba has blossomed into an amazing companion and has become a shelter favorite. Sheba is a beautiful 1-year-old Belgian Shepherd Malinois with all the intelligence the breed is known for, combined with a calm and gentle temperament that is truly special. She is highly intelligent, eager to please, and looks to her people for guidance and direction. She listens exceptionally well and is not your typical high-strung Malinois. She is calm, polite, and does not exhibit the nipping behavior often associated with the breed. Sheba loves car rides, going on adventures, meeting new people, and spending time with her canine friends. She gets along wonderfully with other dogs and greets everyone she meets with excellent manners. She would thrive with an active family that enjoys long walks, hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoors. A home with another friendly dog for Sheba to bond and play with would be an added bonus, but most importantly, she is looking for a family that will love her as much as she will love them. After everything she has endured, Sheba deserves a lifetime of safety, love, and companionship. If you live in Southern California, particularly San Diego County, and would like to foster or adopt Sheba, please complete an application at www.tlck9rescue.org. Could you be the happy ending Sheba has been waiting for?
About Sheba
Gets along with
- Kids
- Yes
- Dogs
- Yes
Home and care
- House-trained
- Yes
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Needs a yard
- Yes
- Fence
- 6 foot
- Energy
- Moderate
- Exercise needs
- Moderate
- Grooming needs
- Moderate
- Shedding
- Moderate
- How vocal
- Some
- With new people
- Friendly
- Training
- Needs Training
- Owner experience
- Breed experience
- Coat
- Short
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
- Special needs
- No
AffectionateCrate-trainedEager to pleaseEven-temperedPlays fetchGentleGood in the carGoofyIntelligentLap petLeash-trainedNeeds another pet for companyObedientOlder kids onlyPlayfulPlays with toys
As listed by TLC K9 Rescue. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact TLC K9 Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to TLC K9 Rescue, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.





















