Sweet Sedona, aka Nona, has come so far since being rescued after being found fending for herself in a field near Cedar Rapids. Once skin and bones, she has now put on much-needed weight and looks so healthy. Not much is known about Nona other than she ended up in a field in Iowa after being adopted from a shelter in Arizona.  The name and number connected to her microchip claimed they never had a dog, so it was obvious that she was abandoned.

Initially, she had a hard time adjusting to new dogs as it appeared that Nona had been an only dog most of her life.  However, through slow and supervised interactions she has steadily increased her inner circle of dogs to hang out with. Nona is an older gal, at around 9-10 years of age, but a spry one.  Don’t let her age fool you, she has many years of life left.  She is extremely low maintenance and doesn’t require a lot of exercise, although she wouldn’t mind a nice walk around the neighborhood. She is house-trained and never makes messes.  She loves her kennel, although she doesn’t require one when left alone.   But a kennel provides her with added security on those days she’s a little uncertain and fearful of humans. Nona has been let down a lot by humans, so it takes her a while to trust. A home with older adults or empty nesters would be best for her.  A quiet home would provide the most nurturing environment for her.

She seems to prefer the company of older dogs and their “mind your own business” mentality because energetic, in-your-face dogs set off her “fight or flight” mode. It’s apparent that she’s had to fight to survive.  She does redirect beautifully when encounters with “no boundaries, face intruders” occur. No cats or critters for her as she more than likely survived off of them after she was discarded in that field. Nona’s an extremely smart girl with scars and a unique look to her face that makes her look as if she’s always scowling even when she’s happy. She is a barker so no apartment-style living for her because she must alert you to any possible intruders.

This girl has been through a lot, therefore she needs an experienced and dedicated adopter, so we don’t let her down again.  Several meet and greets are required to ensure that it will be a good fit for all.

Sedona’s adoption fee is $200 and includes spay surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, a microchip with free lifetime registration, and a free obedience class.

If this “experienced” girl seems like a good fit for you, please complete an adoption application HERE.