About this Dog
Meet Valerie – The Sweetest Girl Who Deserves a True Forever Home Valerie is a 2-year-old Staffordshire Terrier who weighs about 55 lbs. She was rescued from West Valley Animal Shelter, pulled from the euthanasia list just in time. Despite everything she’s endured, Valerie is incredibly sweet, loving, and full of personality—her foster even says “Valerie talks to you!” Whether she’s asking for her toy or just wants your attention, she’ll let you know with her signature charm. ✨ Valerie’s Personality: Super affectionate and people-loving Good with other dogs Spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped Great communicator—she'll "talk" to you! Described by all who meet her as “The Sweetest Dog” Valerie’s journey has been heartbreaking. She was adopted by someone who traveled from Oregon to California just to bring her home. For eight months, we received nothing but happy updates, photos, and videos—she was going on pack walks, making people smile, and thriving. But then, everything changed. Out of nowhere, Valerie’s adopter called animal control to surrender her. According to the adopter, there was an altercation between two dogs—her existing dog and another. Someone was bitten, and Valerie was put in a room while animal control was called on her. Despite no clear evidence that Valerie was involved, she was picked up and placed in a shelter again. Thankfully, a foster in Oregon stepped up to pull Valerie out before she was euthanized. They adored her, but unfortunately, their dog didn’t get along with Valerie, so she is now back in California with the rescue. We made Valerie a promise: Never again will she be abandoned. Never again will she be failed. Now, we’re looking for the best forever home—one that will love, protect, and commit to her for life. Valerie is available for adoption. We are specifically seeking: An experienced Staffordshire Terrier owner (current or past) A family or individual committed to loving her unconditionally A stable, forever home—no more temporary stops Interested? Please contact the rescue to submit an application. If approved, we will arrange a meet and greet with Valerie. She’s been through so much, but she still loves deeply and gives her heart freely. Let’s make sure Valerie finally gets the home she’s always deserved.
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100% of Valerie's balance will be sent to whoever adopts Valerie.
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Adopting a pet can be expensive, and we're trying to help by fundraising for each individual in need of adoption. After verifying the adoption, Valerie's new family will receive the funds that their pet has raised.
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For adoptions in which nokillnetwork.org was the matchmaker and we have contact information for both parties, we make every effort to contact the adopting family. For adoptions that were not facilitated by nokillnetwork.org, we still encourage the adopting family to claim the contribution by submitting the necessary information.
The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. The adopting family will be required to provide proof of adoption between 4-6 weeks after adoption. This is to ensure that the home is a good match and Valerie was not returned. After we have verified the adoption, Valerie’s balance will be sent to the adopting family. Our staff provides instructions and help throughout this process.
We want the Valerie’s balance to go to the adopting family as a way to say thank you for providing a loving home and to help with pet care expenses. In the unfortunate event we cannot contact them and verify the adoption, Valerie’s balance will remain in our general fund. This fund may be used to match contributions made to other adoptable pets, incentify other adoption-related actions, promote our mission, or support the operating expenses of nokillnetwork.org. If you would like to make a direct contribution to nokillnetwork.org to help us help other pets in need, you can go here. We appreciate your generosity and help!
Contribute to Valerie's Stash!
100% of Valerie's balance will be sent to whoever adopts Valerie.
About this Dog
Meet Valerie – The Sweetest Girl Who Deserves a True Forever Home Valerie is a 2-year-old Staffordshire Terrier who weighs about 55 lbs. She was rescued from West Valley Animal Shelter, pulled from the euthanasia list just in time. Despite everything she’s endured, Valerie is incredibly sweet, loving, and full of personality—her foster even says “Valerie talks to you!” Whether she’s asking for her toy or just wants your attention, she’ll let you know with her signature charm. ✨ Valerie’s Personality: Super affectionate and people-loving Good with other dogs Spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped Great communicator—she'll "talk" to you! Described by all who meet her as “The Sweetest Dog” Valerie’s journey has been heartbreaking. She was adopted by someone who traveled from Oregon to California just to bring her home. For eight months, we received nothing but happy updates, photos, and videos—she was going on pack walks, making people smile, and thriving. But then, everything changed. Out of nowhere, Valerie’s adopter called animal control to surrender her. According to the adopter, there was an altercation between two dogs—her existing dog and another. Someone was bitten, and Valerie was put in a room while animal control was called on her. Despite no clear evidence that Valerie was involved, she was picked up and placed in a shelter again. Thankfully, a foster in Oregon stepped up to pull Valerie out before she was euthanized. They adored her, but unfortunately, their dog didn’t get along with Valerie, so she is now back in California with the rescue. We made Valerie a promise: Never again will she be abandoned. Never again will she be failed. Now, we’re looking for the best forever home—one that will love, protect, and commit to her for life. Valerie is available for adoption. We are specifically seeking: An experienced Staffordshire Terrier owner (current or past) A family or individual committed to loving her unconditionally A stable, forever home—no more temporary stops Interested? Please contact the rescue to submit an application. If approved, we will arrange a meet and greet with Valerie. She’s been through so much, but she still loves deeply and gives her heart freely. Let’s make sure Valerie finally gets the home she’s always deserved.
