Papaya
Whippet / Mixed (short coat) · Adult (3 years) · Female · Medium · Brooklyn Center, MN
Notes from No Dog Left Behind
Hi! I’m Papaya, but my friends call me Pya! I’m a beautiful 1½-year-old, 25-pound Whippet with gorgeous brindle coloring and a personality that’s just as amazing as I am!
I’m a well-behaved girl who has free rein of my foster home because I don’t get into mischief. I’m also potty trained and know that outside is where I do my business. At night, you can find me curled up on the couch or snuggled in bed with my foster mom.
I absolutely love other dogs, big or small! I haven’t met a cat yet, so that’s still a mystery. Kids would be wonderful, too, and my foster mom thinks I’d do great with children of all ages.
I’m an active girl who would love a fenced-in yard or a family that enjoys long walks, adventures, or even going for a run together. I do need a little leash training because I get so excited that I tend to pull. But hey, I’m still young and eager to learn!
I rarely bark, and when the resident dogs get noisy, I sometimes get a little nervous and retreat to the bedroom until things quiet down. Car rides make me a bit nervous, too, but a few kind words and gentle pets help me feel better.
I have plenty of energy, but don't let that fool you—I have an off switch! A few good belly rubs and I'm ready to settle right down.
I’m sweet, loving, well-mannered, and ready to find my forever family. If you think we might be a perfect match, I’d love to meet you and answer all your questions!
Could you be the one to make my forever dreams come true?
Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, dental, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee: $595.00
About Papaya
Gets along with
- Dogs
- Yes
Home and care
- House-trained
- Yes
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor Only
- Needs a yard
- Yes
- Fence
- Not Required
- Energy
- Moderate
- Exercise needs
- Moderate
- Grooming needs
- Low
- Shedding
- Moderate
- How vocal
- Some
- With new people
- Friendly
- Training
- Needs Training
- Owner experience
- First-timers OK
- Coat
- Short
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
- Special needs
- No
As listed by No Dog Left Behind. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact No Dog Left Behind 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 No Dog Left Behind, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.



