"LADY BUG" RED HeeLER *SPECIAL NEEDS* "NEWBERG ANIMAL SHELTER, Newberg, OR"

 Dogs for adoption at  Newberg Oregon Animal Shelter  (They also have cats for adoption)  Newberg Animal Shelter Friends is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit organization operating  Newberg Animal Shelter

 If you are interested in meeting me, the shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday 11am – 5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm (Winter Hours).

If you’d like to schedule an appointment, check out the pets’ profile on our website at newberganimals.com to fill out an application and email to frontdesk@newberganimals.com. 

Phone: 503-554-9285
Fax: 503-554-9323
frontdesk@newberganimals.com

LADYBUG,  NEWBERG ANIMAL SHELTER, Newberg, OR

spayed female 6 yrs 3 mths 44 lbs adoption $200  

Breed/Mix: Red Heeler  Dogs-no -  Cats no, Kids-no

Housetrained-unknown

Ladybug is Sponsored by Danny, Ben & River

Meet Ladybug 

Ladybug is a 6-year-old red Heeler with a story that has left her heart a little broken.
Her beloved human became ill, went into acute care, and sadly passed away. During that time, Ladybug was left alone at home for nearly two months, with only brief visits for food. By the time she came to us, she was living in fear and survival mode. At her lowest point, we couldn’t safely touch her.

So, we slowed down.

Two dedicated staff members began sitting quietly outside her kennel each day—no pressure, no expectations—just calm, steady presence. For three weeks, they simply existed alongside her, offering patience, consistency, and silent companionship. And slowly… Ladybug began to trust again.

Eventually, she allowed them to enter her space. Then came a collar. A leash. And finally, a walk outside to feel the fresh air again.

Ladybug has made wonderful strides in recent weeks. She is becoming more comfortable being handled by shelter staff, and the circle of people she trusts continues to grow, with more staff now able to safely work with her. She can go in and out of her kennel, enjoy walks, and even accept affection.

While Ladybug is making great progress, healing is not always linear. Some days she may regress a little or be more unpredictable as she continues to adjust. She needs a patient, understanding person who will give her the time and grace she needs to keep building confidence.

We know finding the right home for Ladybug won’t be easy. But we also know she deserves it.

She is looking for a very special person—someone compassionate, steady, and willing to meet her exactly where she is: scared, unsure, and still learning that the world can be safe again. With time, we believe she can become the loving, loyal companion she once was.

The shelter is also very open to a foster-to-adopt situation so Ladybug can decompress outside of the shelter and show you who she truly is in a home environment. Once she’s out of the chaos, her loving and loyal side really comes through.

If you have the heart and patience to give Ladybug the second chance she deserves, please reach out to Pam at the shelter.
Let’s help Ladybug find her way home.

Interested in fostering me? Please fill out a foster application to get started.

courtesy NEWBERG ANIMAL SHELTERInformation regarding compatibility with children, other animals, and house training is our best estimate based on information available to us and behaviors observed in the shelter environment. We cannot guarantee temperament, behavior in the home, compatibility with children or other pets, or house-training status. Shelter behavior may not be indicative of behavior in a home setting.