Heidi arrived at SLO County animal shelter with 9 puppies. Help her find a new family

Ellen Perryess
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Heidi is a lovable youngster who arrived at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter with nine little puppies in tow.

She was just over a year old, not much more than a pup herself.

No owner came to claim Heidi or her sweet family.

Perhaps they felt they couldn’t afford the dogs’ care. For many local households, the cost of a single spay surgery is enough to make it difficult to cover normal monthly expenses.

Thankfully, all shelter dogs, including Heidi, are sprayed or neutered before adoption so they can’t contribute to pet over-population.

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Heidi is a great match for adopters looking for a happy, medium-sized dog who has a joyful nature and thinks people are the best.

Due to Heidi’s size and coat, she’s thought to be a mix of German shepherd and Australian shepherd – both breeds known for their intelligence.

This, coupled with her desire to please and her fondness of treats, makes Heidi fun to train.

Heidi loves to chase balls and, with someone helping her to learn the game, will soon excel at playing fetch.

She’s also learning to lie down on command and has already mastered “sit.”

Heidi is a wonderful mix of playful pup and attentive adult. With her positive outlook on life and engaging personality, it’s hard not to smile at her antics.

Looking to add some love and positive vibes to your life? Come meet Heidi and find your charming four-legged match.

How to adopt

For more information about Heidi (ID No. 284778), call the volunteer line at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter at 805-781-4400 or visit www.slocounty.ca.gov/aserv. The shelter has moved to 865 Oklahoma Ave. off Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo.

The full-price adoption fee is $81 for cats and $115 for dogs, plus a $28 county license fee for dogs, if the adopters are San Luis Obispo County residents.

The adoption fee includes a new collar, a spay or neuter operation, basic vaccinations, a microchip and eligibility for a free veterinary check within San Luis Obispo County. Cats also are tested for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus, and adopters receive a carrier.